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Right: 40%

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California Bookstore to Stop Selling ‘Harry Potter’ over Author’s Controversial Views

Harry Potter · San Francisco

California Bookstore to Stop Selling ‘Harry Potter’ over Author’s Controversial Views

58% Right coverage: 12 sources

For years, “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling has faced pushback over her take on the transgender community, which she’s been vocal about on her social media pages. She recently started an organization dedicated to providing legal funding for cases over “women’s sex-based rights.” Now, a California bookstore is taking a stand against the world-renowned writer, and sparking global debate in the process. What’s at issue? In May, Rowling announced …See the Story

Pedro Pascal Doesn't Regret Calling JK Rowling a "Heinous Loser"

JK Rowling · San Francisco

Pedro Pascal Doesn't Regret Calling JK Rowling a "Heinous Loser"

64% Left coverage: 11 sources

For years, British author J.K. Rowling was one of the most famous and adored women in the world. She changed the literary universe when she published her first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Sorcerer’s Stone in the US). The original story and the six Harry Potter books that followed would also be transformed into one of the most successful film franchises ever. Many of Rowling’s readers loved the wizarding world, feeling like t…See the Story

Martina Navratilova Reacts in Anger as Pedro Pascal Shuts Down J.K. Rowling to Defend Transgender Rights

Martina Navratilova Reacts in Anger as Pedro Pascal Shuts Down J.K. Rowling to Defend Transgender Rights

80% Right coverage: 10 sources

Martina Navratilova has come to the defence of JK Rowling, in the wake of the author's row with actor Pedro Pascal.See the Story

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Boy George Calls JK Rowling 'Bored Rich Bully' as Row Erupts over Trans Rights

Boy George Calls JK Rowling 'Bored Rich Bully' as Row Erupts over Trans Rights

Boy George Calls JK Rowling 'Bored Rich Bully' as Row Erupts over Trans Rights

Pedro Pascal Doesn't Regret Calling JK Rowling a "Heinous Loser"

Kate Nash Takes Aim at Rod Stewart, J.K. Rowling and Denise Welch at Glastonbury 2025

50% Right coverage: 8 sources

Kate Nash hit out at Rod Stewart, Denise Welch, Keir Starmer and J.K. Rowling during her Left Field set at Glastonbury 2025. READ MORE: Glastonbury 2025: Olivia Rodrigo closes the festival with guest Robert Smith and the biggest headlines from Sunday The ‘Foundations’ star was headlining the Worthy Farm festival’s most politically active stage, curated by Billy Bragg, on Saturday night (June 28), and she took her chance to take a swipe at sever…Keir Starmer · Glastonbury See the Story

CMAT Chants 'Free Palestine' During Glastonbury Set

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

CMAT chanted "Free Palestine" and waded into the Pyramid Stage crowd, who were dancing in the midday heat, during her Glastonbury Festival set on Friday.JK Rowling · Palestine See the Story

JK Rowling depicted alongside Elon Musk in Glastonbury mural

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

JK Rowling has been shown boarding a spaceship to Mars with Elon Musk, in a mural at the Glastonbury Festival. The mural is part of a collaboration between Glastonbury’s Block9 and British political campaign group Led by Donkeys. It shows the likes of tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu wearing orange space suits and boarding the rocket along with Tesla boss Musk and Harry Potter author Rowling. A si…Elon Musk · Glastonbury Read Article

JK Rowling Dunks On Whiny Dope Boy George After Social Media Spat

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

JK Rowling is one of the most successful writers in history, while Boy George is a has-been.Still, that didn't stop the "Karma Chameleon" singer from trying to take on Rowling over her stance that the rights of women should be defended.Ol' Boy George-y boy thought that Rowling's understanding of biology and her feelings that women's sports and spaces shouldn't be invaded by fellas.The two traded some shots, and of course — because he's the deadl…JK Rowling · London See the Story

JK Rowling speaks out after activists attempt to mock her with viral Glastonbury display

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

JK Rowling has responded publicly after being featured in a provocative Glastonbury Festival installation designed to mock high-profile figuresJK Rowling · Glastonbury Read Article

JK Rowling is right: The Guardian should be embarrassed by this pro-trans propaganda

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Only women need a scan for cervical cancer, not ‘people’, like the activist-appeasing newspaper suggestsJK Rowling · London See the Story

Cornish MP deletes social media account after 'fascist' comment

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Liberal Democrat says he now regrets the comment made 'in the heat of the moment'. The X/Twitter row blew up after he criticised JK Rowling, who in turn mocked himJK Rowling · Cornwall Read Article

‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Due To Hit HBO In 2026: Everything We Know About The Cast, Who’s Creating It, What J.K. Rowling Says & More

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Updated with the latest castings: The new Harry, Ron and Hermione have received their Hogwarts admission letters. Dominic McLaughlin will portray The Boy Who Lived, Harry Potter himself. Alastair Stout will play Harry’s best friend Ronald Weasley, and Arabella Stanton will round out the classic trio of heroes as bookworm Hermione Granger, who matches the […]JK Rowling · London See the Story

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