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Denver letter writer criticizes DCPA for hosting Harry Potter events, citing J.K. Rowling's anti-trans views

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12d ago· 4 min readenOpinion

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Summary

A Denver resident, Abby Jane Morton, writes a letter expressing disappointment that the Denver Center for the Performing Arts is hosting Harry Potter-related content (the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and a Harry Potter Exhibition). The author argues that this financially supports J.K. Rowling, whom they accuse of leading an anti-trans crusade, and calls on the DCPA to reconsider its association with the franchise.

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bskyDenver letter writer criticizes DCPA for hosting Harry Potter events, citing J.K. Rowling's anti-trans viewsdenverpost.com

Key quotes

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I cannot express how disappointed I am that a performing arts center is hosting content that directly finances J.K. Rowling's crusade to erase trans people from public spaces.

She has used her proceeds from the franchise to say things that directly harm tran

The DCPA should reconsider its support for the eradication of trans people like me.

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“The DCPA should reconsider its support for the eradication of trans people like me.” — Abby Jane Morton, Denver

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