transphobia

In an article about the Nashville school shooting, a crowd of protesters holding up signs face a large, stately-looking tan building with many large columns and carved details.

Following Nashville Shooting, Anti-Trans Rhetoric Distracts From Reform

The issue is not transgender people, it’s firearm violence.…

May 1, 2023

In an article about the downfall of Dave Chapelle, a crumpled ticket to one of his shows lies on the ground.

The Downfall of Dave Chappelle

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

Regarded by many as the greatest comedian of all time, his reputation as the funniest man alive is slipping into a state of disrepair.…

February 18, 2023

Photo of Hogwarts letter and wand in article about J K Rowling

J. K. Rowling Courts Controversy on Twitter yet Again

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The famous author has been under fire yet again for her recent tweets that many perceive as transphobic.…

December 28, 2021

The OwlCrate Controversy Again Looks at the Implications of Supporting J.K. Rowling

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

This popular reading subscription service has come under fire following the decision to re-release their collection of Harry Potter memorabilia.…

September 3, 2021

How the Infamous Duggar Family Fell from Public Grace

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

The Duggars entered the public eye in 2008 through the reality TV show '19 Kids and Counting' and were loved by thousands, but resurfacing controversies led to the family's downfall.…

July 13, 2021

Screenshot of Hogwarts Legacy, a Harry Potter game

‘Harry Potter’ Proves That Separating the Art From the Artist Is Impossible

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

Hogwarts Legacy, a new game in the 'Harry Potter' franchise, has been met with backlash due to J.K. Rowling's transphobia — despite efforts to make the game more inclusive. Is it possible to divorce her…

March 17, 2021

Behind the Glamour, ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Hides a Problematic Past

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Hidden behind the memes is a show that embodied the racism, homophobia and transphobia of fashion and reality TV, and both audiences and former cast members are pushing back.…

August 13, 2020

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