Reposted by Nikki
Weird, I haven’t seen much about this by-election at all and I barely know anything about the candidate who’s expected to win. Can’t even tell you her name! But I did see the avalanche of all-channels roaring hate and fear against the guy the newspapers want to lose.
![Asked about JK Rowling’s opposition to trans rights, Dugdale said: “I have a huge respect for JK Rowling. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting her before and I think her story and how she came to be this prolific, incredible children’s writer in this city as a single mum writing in a cafe is phenomenal and an inspiration to so many women across the world.
“I think she’s been a really powerful political advocate [for] improving the lot of single mums, making a case for tackling poverty and inequality in all its forms, and there is absolutely a place for her in public life to share her experiences and tell her story and make a difference.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3ue2lnxfs6gu3zqwsz32ptbd/bafkreibsceushbl6z6cwmxfylf3kazm2q7osd3fhkycgwakwgqgt7k764a)
