The Free Press Investigates The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 5. The Tweets
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Mar 14, 2023 
J.K. Rowling enters the sex-and-gender debate, sparking a storm of tweets, support, and fierce backlash. The story follows the cases of Maya Forstater and Kathleen Stock, Rowling’s viral posts and essay, and the responses from trans fans, feminist activists, and the Harry Potter community.
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Rowling Supports Forstater
- J.K. Rowling tweeted support for Maya Forstater, who lost her job over tweets about sex and gender.
- Forstater opposed the UK's self-ID proposal, arguing biological sex is immutable.
Stock on Forstater Ruling
- Kathleen Stock was shocked by the Forstater ruling, finding it illogical.
- It set a dangerous precedent, threatening women expressing concerns about self-ID.
Rowling's Decision
- Rowling felt the Forstater tribunal was wrong and decided to speak up.
- She warned her management team about the tweet's potential impact.