Quidditch Teams Rebrand, Reject J.K. Rowling’s ‘Anti-Trans’ Views

Even more fans are trying to distance themselves from J.K. Rowling.

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Rowling has put out several tweets that have been deemed transphobic in recent months.

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Now, two Quidditch teams feel they are forced to rebrand amidst the controversy.

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US Quidditch and the Major Quidditch League announced a rebranding earlier this week.

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They stated that they wanted to distance themselves from Rowling’s “anti-trans positions.”

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Both leagues said that they pride themselves on gender equality and inclusivity.

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It is unclear what the new name of Quidditch will be.

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The organizations will send out “a series of surveys” in coming months to allow players a chance to vote.

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Rowling has yet to comment on the organization’s name change.

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