Judy Blume stands with the trans community amidst J.K. Rowling controversy.
TL;DR
Author Judy Blume clarifies her support for the trans community after comments she made about J.K. Rowling were taken out of context. Blume stated that she empathizes with anyone who has been harassed online, but she stands with the trans community and vehemently disagrees with anyone who does not fully support equality and acceptance for LGBTQIA+ people. Blume has also spoken out against recent book bans in the US, advocating for educating and supporting children's reading choices.
Topics:entertainmentsocial-issues#jk-rowling#judy-blume#lgbtqia-rights#online-harassment#social-issues#trans-community
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