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J.K. Rowling: Warner Bros. Discovery & BBC Accused Of Betraying DEI Policies By Backing ‘Harry Potter’ Author Amid Trans Rights Row

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Story by Jake KanterDecember 19, 2024 • 11:30 AM
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Pottermania turns political as WBD and BBC face backlash over supporting J.K. Rowling's controversial stance on trans rights.
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  • Inside sources claim Warner Bros. Discovery and BBC are being accused of 'double standards' on DEI policies by standing by Rowling despite her hardline rhetoric on transgender issues.
  • Tensions are running high in the 'Harry Potter' universe, with Rowling's clashes with the LGBTQ+ community sparking a firestorm that's putting pressure on her corporate partners.
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J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros. Discovery, BBC, Harry Potter
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