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J.K. Rowling facing criticisms over supporting woman fired for alleged transphobic tweets
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December 20, 2019
Author J.K. Rowling, best known for the Harry Potter series, is facing criticism online and accusations of transphobia after tweeting her support for a woman fired after being accused for alleged transphobic comments.
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J.K. Rowling facing criticisms over supporting woman fired for alleged transphobic tweets01:48 | December 20, 2019 -
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J.K. Rowling facing criticisms over supporting woman fired for alleged transphobic tweets01:48 | December 20, 2019
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J.K. Rowling facing criticisms over supporting woman fired for alleged transphobic tweets
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December 20, 2019
Author J.K. Rowling, best known for the Harry Potter series, is facing criticism online and accusations of transphobia after tweeting her support for a woman fired after being accused for alleged transphobic comments.
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