J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling, the globally renowned *Harry Potter* author, has become a polarizing figure due to her critiques of gender identity activism since 2020. She argues that certain transgender rights movements endanger women’s protections, particularly opposing medical transitions for minors, which she likens to “conversion therapy” for gay youth. Her views have drawn accusations of transphobia from LGBTQ+ advocates and public rebukes from *Harry Potter* cast members, while garnering support from figures like Elon Musk, who echoes her skepticism of puberty blockers and labels progressive gender policies as divisive “woke mind virus” ideology. This ongoing debate reflects broader cultural clashes over free speech, youth healthcare, and institutional responses to identity politics.