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Life
A Catholic school banned Harry Potter books because they contain ‘actual curses & spells’
The books contain “actual curses and spells” that risk “conjuring evil spirits into the presence of the person reading the text.” Church authorities are giving him the thumbs up.
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Life
The mysterious case of J.K. Rowling & her transphobic Twitter history
J.K. Rowling is a literary megastar — but does a pattern of behavior on Twitter reveal an anti-transgender streak?
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Life
Voldemort is a ‘dangerous woman’ in one of the most amazing drag performances you’ll ever see
If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you’re in for a spellbinding treat.
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Life
JK Rowling photobombed this Scottish same-sex wedding. It was kind of perfect.
JK Rowling crashed their wedding portraits – and they literally squealed with excitement.
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News (World)
Jude Law says upcoming ‘Fantastic Beasts’ films will be gayer
Fans were disappointed that Dumbledore isn’t “explicitly” gay in the latest movie. But the actor portraying him says they need to wait a bit longer.
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Commentary
Pride, consumerism, & the sale of a civil rights movement
A few years ago, I entered my classroom and was about to introduce that day’s lesson when a large poster pinned to the bulletin board caught my eye.
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News (USA)
Superman, Harry Potter pay tribute to Pulse victims in ‘Love is Love’ comic book
The comic book is described as an ‘oversized love letter to the LGBTQ community’ in honor of the victims of the Orlando massacre.
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News (World)
J.K. Rowling approves pro-LGBTQ ‘Harry Potter’ sketch to benefit Pulse victims
A Dumbledore quote accompanies the drawing: “Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.”
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Life
Will Johnny Depp play Dumbledore’s gay lover in new Harry Potter films?
Johnny Depp has been cast in the Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and he might be playing dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald.
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Life
Harry Potter prequels feature young, gay Dumbledore and wizard he loved
Rowling has indicated in the past that Dumbledore was in love with Grindelwald, who turned out to be a dark and dangerous wizard.