Does The Witch Trials of JK Rowling say anything new?
A former member of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church community interviews the Harry Potter author about the perils of polarised…
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“I can’t support it”: the Harry Potter fans boycotting Hogwarts Legacy
The video game is already a best-seller, but many are refusing to buy it to make a statement against JK…
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No, JK Rowling isn’t being erased by a book-binder
But a young artist is being left to field a toxic storm of abuse.
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What JK Rowling and John Cleese get wrong about cancel culture
A belief in accountability does not involve condoning threats or violence – and freedom of expression does not mean freedom…
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JK Rowling’s The Ink Black Heart is confusing, insular and far too long
The latest Cormoran Strike novel from “Robert Galbraith” weighs 1.25 kilograms – making it heavier than a bag of sugar…
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It’s crass to blame cancel culture for what happened to Salman Rushdie
Having a bounty placed on your head by an ayatollah isn’t the same as being mocked on Twitter.
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QUIZ! Which class are these celebrities, according to the British public?
Find out whether you view the social class of 25 famous figures in the same way as other voters.
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Is Marcus Rashford working class? The answer depends on your age
Exclusive New Statesman polling on 25 celebrities reveals younger generations in Britain are more likely to see rich people as…
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