US EditionJohn Oliver points out that he looks like Harry Potter amid criticism from J.K. Rowling
- John Oliver criticized Republicans' focus on banning transgender athletes in women's sports, stating there is no evidence suggesting transgender athletes pose a safety threat. He discussed how there is no evidence that transgender athletes have an advantage in sports, stating that the issue is not black and white as portrayed by some.
- J.K. Rowling responded to Oliver's comments, criticizing him for prioritizing career over women's rights and urging him to read the f***ing room regarding the implications of gender ideology.
- Oliver intended to mock the negative perceptions held by some about transgender athletes and emphasized the need for a respectful dialogue, despite criticisms from Rowling who opposes his stance.
- Oliver concluded that policies should balance competition and inclusion rather than impose blanket bans on transgender athletes at school levels.
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JK Rowling issues scathing response as TV host reignites trans athletes clash with Harry Potter author
JK Rowling and John Oliver have reignited their public feud over transgender athletes in sports.The Harry Potter author and the Last Week Tonight host clashed after Oliver dedicated a significant portion of his show to defending trans athletes.The dispute has escalated on social media, with Rowling accusing Oliver of "selling out" and taking "fashionable anti-women's rights positions".This marks their second public disagreement on the issue, fol…
John Oliver Wants Ladies To Shut Up And Let The Dudes Win
Well, John Oliver threw quite the tantrum on Sunday night, didn't he?On the latest episode of his HBO show Last Week Tonight, the British comedian explained why transgender athletes should be allowed to play women's sports and mocked those who think otherwise. Throughout his 42-minute sanctimonious tirade, Oliver argued that males enjoy little to no advantage over females in sports and that men winning in women's sports almost never happens.Of c…
JK Rowling fires back at liberal comedian after he doubles down on trans athlete stance
"Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver ignited a fiery rebuke from author J. K. Rowling after the liberal comedian doubled down on defending transgender athletes in female sports on his Sunday night HBO show."I understand why men like Oliver, who’ve consistently mocked anti-science people on the right, sold out initially," Rowling posted to X, along with a clip from the show. "They didn’t want to blow up their careers. Taking fashionable anti-wome…
Letters: Democrats are out of touch on trans athletes
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Democrats out of touch on trans athletes Re: “Democrats flex power to kill GOP trans bills” (Page A1, April 2). One would like to think the Democrats learned their lesson in the aftermath of the thumping they took last November. Apparently not. Pitching woo to a very small sliver of the LGBTQ+ community, the Democratic supermajority of the state Assembly blatantly i…
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