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🏳️‍⚧️ #LGBwiththeT 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ 🏆 Award-winning news service established in 2002 as HPANA to cover Harry Potter, now reporting on the demise of JK Rowling's legacy.

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Wizarding News™@wizarding.news · 10h ago

"Why won't a single major newspaper in Scotland report this story for what it is - dark money infecting our politics on the left - when they are mostly happy to report it on the right?" cc: @scotnational.bsky.social

Duncan Hothersall@dhothersall.bsky.social · 3d ago

And let's talk about the broader chilling effect of our anonymous donor's endless willingness to fund litigation. Why won't a single major newspaper in Scotland report this story for what it is - dark money infecting our politics on the left - when they are mostly happy to report it on the right?

Duncan Hothersall@dhothersall.bsky.social · 3d ago

And let's talk about the broader chilling effect of our anonymous donor's endless willingness to fund litigation. Why won't a single major newspaper in Scotland report this story for what it is - dark money infecting our politics on the left - when they are mostly happy to report it on the right?

Duncan Hothersall@dhothersall.bsky.social · 3d ago

It's clear many of these cases wouldn't be happening without the seemingly unlimited funds of the anonymous donor who is determined to push transphobia into every corner of Scottish life. This looks less and less like a grassroots women's rights campaign and more and more like a personal vendetta.

Wizarding News™@wizarding.news · 2d ago

Do we even have to wonder who this "anonymous" single donor is, funding anti-trans policy in the UK? (A reminder that Harry Potter money now goes to this.)

Duncan Hothersall@dhothersall.bsky.social · 3d ago

The promised crowdfunding effort never materialised, and the fundraising company turned out to be unnecessary, because this case, like several other similar ones including Sandie Peggie's case against the Royal College of Nursing, has been fully funded by a single anonymous donor.

Jesspooka Kant 🎃@jessdkant.bsky.social · 4w ago

The coverage of the Welsh gender surgery cancellations is some of the most appalling and degrading reporting on trans health this year. Every mainstream editor, clearly tickled at the decision, is going out of their way to add wholly irrelevant sections debasing patients’ bodies to a surreal degree.

Peter Hollo@peterhollo.com · 4w ago

A couple of days ago, Australia post started a promo with HBO for the Harry Potter TV series. It you noticed the app logo changed to incorporate an owl, that's why. A bunch of people sent in complaints about the association with that revolting TERF JK Rowling. Today they replied. Partnership ended!

Screenshot of an email from AusPost replying to my complaint sent in yesterday. It reads: Thank you for contacting Australia Post. Australia Post is an inclusive organisation that values diversity and is committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment for all people, including LGBTQIA+ communities. The Harry Potter Owl Post Experience was a promotional fan event delivered in partnership with HBO Max to celebrate letter writing and provide an engaging experience for Harry Potter fans. We apologise if the activation has left you disappointed. We understand your concerns and your feedback has been heard and shared with the relevant teams. As a result, the partnership has now ended. Your feedback will also inform how we think about future partnerships and activations. I highlighted "As a result" and added exclamation marks after the following sentence.
s. e. smith@sesmith.lol · 2mo ago

JKR explicitly said she considers anything Potter-related, even fan-made, endorsement of her politics. And every time you engage with this franchise, you signal to the industry that there's still money in it and they should keep pumping out content from full-cast audiobooks to book box partnerships.

The Author, Séamas O'Reilly@seamas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

An underreported part of UK Transphobe Lawfare™ is that when they lose, they just... say they won. For all the regrettable sway they do have in courts/govt etc, their real power is in the press. So if they lose, they just pretend they didn't and their press friends print the lie. It's ubiquitous.

Lee Hurley@hleehurley.com · 2mo ago

Women's Rights Network/Sex Matters took Feile to court to have their event reinstated. It was not reinstated. The two statements released after an agreement was reached give two very different impressions of what happened today in Belfast's High Court.

Statement from Féile an Phobail Statement from Féile an Phobail Féile an Phobail are delighted with today’s outcome at the High Court. Today’s outcome is a vindication of Féile’s position in standing up for those who are marginalised. Féile’s decision to withdraw this event from our programme stands. The agenda of many of those who involved themselves in this issue was clear for all to see. Many of the very same people line up every year to attack Féile at every turn, to attempt to damage Féile, and to attack the West Belfast community. They will never succeed. Féile an Phobail will continue to provide a voice for the marginalised, and we are looking forward to welcoming the world to West Belfast to join with us to celebrate Ireland’s biggest community festival. Féile Abú!
Lee Hurley@hleehurley.com · 2mo ago

Women's Rights Network/Sex Matters took Feile to court to have their event reinstated. It was not reinstated. The two statements released after an agreement was reached give two very different impressions of what happened today in Belfast's High Court.

Statement from Féile an Phobail Statement from Féile an Phobail Féile an Phobail are delighted with today’s outcome at the High Court. Today’s outcome is a vindication of Féile’s position in standing up for those who are marginalised. Féile’s decision to withdraw this event from our programme stands. The agenda of many of those who involved themselves in this issue was clear for all to see. Many of the very same people line up every year to attack Féile at every turn, to attempt to damage Féile, and to attack the West Belfast community. They will never succeed. Féile an Phobail will continue to provide a voice for the marginalised, and we are looking forward to welcoming the world to West Belfast to join with us to celebrate Ireland’s biggest community festival. Féile Abú!Statement from Women’s Rights Network Northern Ireland WRN NI is delighted to have reached an agreement with Féile an Phobail which brings the current legal proceedings to an end. The Judge congratulated the parties today, saying they both deserved credit for reaching a resolution in this difficult domain involving emotive issues. Féile has agreed to meet with WRN NI to explore and discuss our potential participation in future Féile events, and we warmly welcome the opportunity for continued engagement. Our women live, work, volunteer and support their communities across Northern Ireland. Our priority has always been to bring conversations about women’s sex-based rights into our festivals, workplaces, homes and communities, and to create spaces where women can come together and discuss the rights that affect their lives. We have done that, and we are immensely grateful for the support we have received over the past week, both publicly and privately. We hope this agreement marks the beginning of constructive engagement and greater opportunities for women’s voices and perspectives to be heard. Our work continues. We look forward to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI) Judicial Review later this year, where WRN NI will continue advocating for women’s sex-based rights and for the safety, privacy and dignity of women and girls across Northern Ireland. And importantly, Respect, Rights & Reality will still go ahead on 4 August at an alternative venue. Further details will follow. We look forward to seeing you there. Email: ni_wrn@womensrights.network Twitter/X: @ni_wrn Instagram: NI Women’s Rights Network Facebook: Rights Network - NI
Wizarding News™@wizarding.news · 2mo ago

Nothing to see here, just Harry Potter (children's) author JK Rowling responding positively to accused rapist and human trafficker Tristan Tate in 2024, when he said "Keep your chin up JK" in a transphobic reply to the abusive bigot.

Screenshot showing Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling 'liked' a reply sent to her from accused rapist and human sex trafficker Tristan Tate in 2024, in which he misgenders British telecaster India Willoughby. The reply says: "Why is this dude picking on a woman for? Not very gentlemanly of him. Keep your chin up JK. [heart emoji]"
Transgender World@transgenderreport.com · 2y ago

JK Rowling has used her personal and financial ties to support famous men accused of abuse and/or rape for years. #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TERF Important twitter thread. twitter.com/innominace/s...

Wizarding News™@wizarding.news · 2mo ago

Nothing to see here, just Harry Potter (children's) author JK Rowling responding positively to accused rapist and human trafficker Tristan Tate in 2024, when he said "Keep your chin up JK" in a transphobic reply to the abusive bigot.

Screenshot showing Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling 'liked' a reply sent to her from accused rapist and human sex trafficker Tristan Tate in 2024, in which he misgenders British telecaster India Willoughby. The reply says: "Why is this dude picking on a woman for? Not very gentlemanly of him. Keep your chin up JK. [heart emoji]"
Transgender World@transgenderreport.com · 2y ago

JK Rowling has used her personal and financial ties to support famous men accused of abuse and/or rape for years. #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #TERF Important twitter thread. twitter.com/innominace/s...