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Murray Takes Health Secretary Post with a Guarded Stance on Trans Rights
uk-politics15 days ago

Murray Takes Health Secretary Post with a Guarded Stance on Trans Rights

James Murray is appointed UK Health Secretary after Wes Streeting resigns. A gay MP and former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Murray inherits a policy landscape shaped by Streeting’s controversial stance on puberty blockers and ongoing debates over trans rights. His own record shows a 2022 claim that trans women are women, mixed responses on trans women in sports, and, after the April 2025 Supreme Court ruling, public statements emphasizing dignity for trans people and support for a trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices, while advocating that single-sex spaces align with biological sex. The article suggests scrutiny of how his leadership will influence LGBTQ+ policy in light of legal rulings and party dynamics.

via PinkNews|
#conversion-therapy#health-secretary#james-murray
Lithgow Calls Rowling’s Trans Views 'Ironic' as He Defends Empathy War
entertainment3 months ago

Lithgow Calls Rowling’s Trans Views 'Ironic' as He Defends Empathy War

John Lithgow criticized J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans stance as ironic and inexplicable during a Rotterdam IFFR discussion, tying it to a broader 'war on empathy.' He also called his eight-year contract to play Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter TV series 'insane' at 80, but praised the production team and stressed that the canon celebrates kindness and acceptance, signaling his commitment despite controversy.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#empathy#entertainment#harry-potter
Wanda Sykes Roasts Bill Maher at Golden Globes, Demands 'Less'
entertainment4 months ago

Wanda Sykes Roasts Bill Maher at Golden Globes, Demands 'Less'

Wanda Sykes used the Golden Globes stage to roast Bill Maher, telling him she’d like “a little less” from him while praising host Nikki Glaser; she also skewered Kevin Hart and Brett Goldstein, and harshly critiqued Ricky Gervais over his anti‑trans jokes, joking she’d accept the award on his behalf if he won. Sykes later announced that Gervais had won Best TV Stand‑Up and quipped he’d thank God and the trans community.

via The Daily Beast|
#bill-maher#entertainment#golden-globes-2026
entertainment8 months ago

Emma Watson and J.K. Rowling Reaffirm Their Respect Amid Dispute

J.K. Rowling expressed her support for a parody video of Emma Watson after Watson addressed their complex relationship and her stance on trans rights, despite past disagreements over Rowling's anti-trans views. Watson emphasized her ability to cherish her personal relationships despite differing opinions, while Rowling criticized her and Daniel Radcliffe for opposing her views.

via hollywoodreporter.com|
#emma-watson#entertainment#harry-potter