The Complexities of Free Speech and Individual Responsibility

On this special edition of MuggleCast, the hosts are joined by Dr. Sarah Steelman (Marriage & Family Therapist, Ph.D., LMFT) to discuss J.K. Rowling's recent tweets and open letter regarding trans people. We review her statements and why so many of them are wrong, share responses from around the Harry Potter community, and analyze our own feelings. Given the sensitive nature of this conversation, please be aware that this episode carries a trigger warning. Below is a list of resources referenced in our show, for both those individuals looking to better educate themselves as allies and for those who are personally affected by recent events.

If you're a LGBTQ person who needs to speak to someone:

• The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
• Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
  
  

Other resources:

• Follow Dr. Sarah Steelman on Twitter, and read her Medium blog post
• Andrew James Carter's point-by-point breakdown of the various issues with J.K. Rowling's blog post.
• For Scottish listeners who want to support the Gender Recognition Act, you can head to lgbtyouth.org.uk to find an email template and a list of your Members of Scottish Parliament to contact in support of the Act. 

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