Judy Blume clarifies support for trans community and J.K. Rowling.
TL;DR
Children's author Judy Blume clarifies her statement on J.K. Rowling, saying she was taken out of context and that she stands with the trans community. Blume had previously expressed support for Rowling, but now says she empathizes with her as a writer who has faced online harassment. Blume emphasizes her support for LGBTQIA+ rights and calls anything to the contrary "total bullshit."
Topics:entertainmentsocial-issues#jk-rowling#judy-blume#lgbtqia-rights#social-issues#trans-community#twitter
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