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JK Rowling puts Wikipedia’s neutrality to the test

Blurring the lines between up-to-date encyclopedic information and sensationalism

22 April 2024

2:30 AM

22 April 2024

2:30 AM

The JK Rowling Wikipedia article has been embroiled in a heated debate over the last month regarding its representation of her political views. Despite having a separate article solely dedicated to her politics, many editors still believe that the main biography article, which covers Rowling’s life and career, should include more of her views going as far as labelling Rowling an ‘anti-trans activist’.

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