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Social media encourages the personal to the detriment of all else. So questions about human rights or trans dignity are increasingly boiled down to whether you support Team Rowling — or not. This is just silly: and it is high time it stopped!
Ah. The joy of Press reviewing! It opens your eyes not just to the more bizarre world trends, but also how reporting works: not only how the press reports on trans people but also of what they do not.
The doings of minor celebs, from Caitlyn Jenner to Jessica Alves are in constant telephoto focus, as is any hint of rebelliousness from those evil Trans Rights Activists. Meanwhile, violence and discrimination against actual trans people here in the UK is neatly airbrushed aside.
Celeb wars
The last week has seen an escalation in what can only be termed “celeb wars”. First out the gate was a ragbag assortment of “over 50 actors, writers, playwrights, journalists” pledging support to the much persecuted JK Rowling. The roll call of big names included Ian McEwan, Eddie Redmayne, and…
