Harry Potter fan sites distance themselves from J.K. Rowling over gender identity comments
Two of the biggest "Harry Potter" fan websites have condemned author J.K. Rowling following her publication of a controversial essay on gender identity last month. The statement comes after Rowling published an essay she had written about gender identity on her website. The fan websites said they have implemented new policies to distance themselves from the author, stating that they will no longer cover her personal endeavors (excluding her charity) and won't feature photos or quotes from the author. The fan sites said it was "difficult" to speak out against someone whose work they have "so long admired," but they said that it would be wrong to not use their platforms to counteract the harm that Rowling has caused. "Our stance is firm: Transgender women are women.
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