J.K Rowling used to be known mainly for writing one of the most popular book series in the early 21st century. As a matter of fact, her fantastic Harry Potter universe can be considered as one of the most successful stories in recent history, influencing the youth of tens of millions of people across the world.

For the last few years, the British author has drawn attention to herself for another reason, namely her views considered by some as controversial regarding transgenderism. Rowling, who describes herself as a feminist, came under fire in 2020 for comments that some critics have deemed “transphobic”.

In a tweet dating back to June 2020, Rowling pushed back on the idea that sex isn’t real: “If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased,” she wrote. “I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth” – she wrote on the platform.

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As a result, many politically correct media decided to distance themselves from the popular author. The Guardian is among them. In late December, the Left-wing news outlet ran an open poll for readers to register their “Person of the Year” in which Rowling quickly won a large majority of votes, leaving no doubt on the fact that she would win the award.

Then suddenly, The Guardian pulled back its award. At the moment of writing, the newspaper has failed to provide an explanation for why the poll was closed. Even though the reasons for that decision could be unrelated to J.K. Rowling herself, a large number of social media users accused the publication of having dismissed Harry Potter’s creator for her views on transgenderism among others.

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In today’s world, it is a well-known fact that the Internet not only does not forget anything but can also be merciless. Indeed, a few minutes after the Guardian asked its Twitter followers to indicate what was their “funniest moment of the year 2021”, its official page has been bombarded by messages referring to the cancelled “Person of the Year award” that would have to be discerned to J.K. Rowling.

Author: Sébastien Meuwissen

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