Kansas governor vetoes 4 anti-trans bills as overrides loom
By JOHN HANNA - AP Political Writer
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ Democratic governor on Thursday vetoed a sweeping set of anti-transgender measures,…
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What to know about J.K. Rowling’s new podcast and history of anti-trans…
For years, J.K. Rowling, one of the best-selling authors of all time, has made inflammatory comments about transgender people, particularly trans women, using dehumanizing…
J.K. Rowling says comments deemed anti-trans were ‘profoundly’…
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling, nearly three years after publishing a series of tweets that was widely considered transphobic, is stating in a new podcast that she “never set out to…
Column: A Republican governor vetoed a harsh anti-trans bill out of…
Back on March 22, Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox took a stand against anti-transgender legislation that was rare — indeed, unique — among Republican politicians by vetoing a harsh anti-transgender…
Why ‘Harry Potter’s’ Daniel Radcliffe condemned J.K.…
Daniel Radcliffe is holding firm in his stance against transphobia, shedding light on why he felt the need to speak up in 2020 when “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling made polarizing remarks…
Montana judge blocks anti-trans birth certificate rule
By MATTHEW BROWN and AMY BETH HANSON - Associated Press
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge has blocked health officials from enforcing a state rule…
Pamela Paul criticized for anti-trans opinion about the word ‘woman’
The online literary community is slamming Pamela Paul, publishing kingmaker turned opinion columnist, after she wrote a piece in the New York Times criticizing language that is inclusive of…
J.K. Rowling backs Macy Gray’s anti-trans remarks about what makes ‘a…
“Harry Potter” author and British billionaire J.K. Rowling quipped that she’ll purchase Macy Gray‘s “entire back catalogue” after the “I Try” singer made controversial remarks in line with…
Bette Midler called out for tweeting antitrans concerns about the word…
Bette Midler became the center of a heated debate after tweeting a message for the “women of the world” about the inclusive language used when discussing reproductive healthcare. The actor…
Column: In outbreak of charity and good sense, GOP governors in Utah and Indiana veto…
For those desperately seeking evidence that the Republican Party has not completely thrown in with its worst instincts, let us consider Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Indiana Gov. Eric…