Author J.K. Rowling, best known for writing the Harry Potter series, has continued to speak out against transgender rights, especially in the United Kingdom. She has also started using her wealth to support efforts that oppose the expansion of trans rights.
Rowling has made it clear that she does not believe trans women should be considered the same as biological women. She says that policies allowing this are harmful to women’s rights.
One example of her involvement includes comments about Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, whom Rowling referred to as male, believing Khelif to be a trans woman. After Khelif won at the Olympics, she filed a lawsuit for cyber harassment. Rowling was named as one of the defendants in that case.
Actors from the original Harry Potter films, including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, have all spoken out against Rowling’s views on transgender people.
Rowling recently announced plans to create a private foundation. According to her, this foundation will “offer legal funding support to individuals and organisations fighting to retain women’s s*x-based rights in the workplace, in public life, and in protected female spaces.” She plans to use money from her book royalties and other earnings to fund these efforts.
When a recent court ruling limited some rights for trans people in the UK, Rowling posted a photo of herself holding a cigar and drink with the caption, “I love it when a plan comes together.”
She has also started a fund to help women pay for legal fees related to what she calls “s*x-based rights” in workplace disputes.
Rowling supports and funds several groups, including For Women Scotland. The organization shares her views about gender and has been vocal in its opposition to recognizing trans women as female.
Overall, Rowling has shown no signs of stepping back. She remains committed to using her influence and money to support causes that align with her views on gender and s*x-based rights.