'While J.K. Rowling certainly has the right to express her opinions, it's worth questioning the ways in which we center cisgender people's responses to trans issues while still silencing trans voices systemically.'
As protests rage across the country, Twitter has proved its importance, not only as a tool of protest but also as a platform for disseminating ideas. Unfortunately, not all those ideas are well-received, asauthor J.K.
Rowling proved on Saturday when she tweeted out what many perceived to be transphobic commentary. Below, catch up on all the details of the incident.On Saturday, June 6, Rowling retweeted an op-ed titled “Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate,” writing, “‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out.
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