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February 14, 2023

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• J.K. Rowling is one of the most successful authors in history, and her “Harry Potter” series has taught millions of children about virtues like loyalty, courage, and love.
• In 2020, Rowling sparked a global controversy when she tweeted her views on sex and gender issues.
• This led to a “revolt” among her publishers, an outcry from fans, and a torrent of negative headlines.
• In response, Rowling published an essay on sex and gender issues, including an account of her abusive ex-husband.
• In the late 1990s and early 2000s, many Christians saw her stories of witchcraft as dangerous and campaigned to have her work removed from schools and libraries.
• The author Elyanna Blaser-Gould wrote Rowling a letter, asking to interview her about her views and experiences.
• Rowling agreed, and Blaser-Gould spent time with her in Scotland, speaking with her and other people on all sides of the conflict.
• The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling podcast will begin on February 21, 2021.

Published February 14, 2023
Visit The Free Press to read Megan Phelps-Roper’s original post The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling

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The Quiet Desperation of Tom Brady [Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic]

By Spencer Chen

In [The Atlantic]

February 11, 2023

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• Tom Brady recently retired from the NFL after 23 years of playing.
• Scott Stossel reflects on a conversation he had with Brady a few years ago, where he asked if Brady ever worried that too much of his life was consumed by football.
• Brady’s father, Tom Brady Sr., worries about how his son will cope without the structure, mission, and intensity of football.
• Brady’s extreme commitment to football obscured the desperation behind his decision to keep playing.
• The physical and psychological aftermath of football is well-documented, and many players have suffered after retirement.
• Brady’s retirement announcement video was praised as gracious and heartfelt, but Stossel was struck by the waterless and overcast tableau of the video.

Published February 11, 2023
Visit The Atlantic to read Mark Leibovich’s original post The Quiet Desperation of Tom Brady

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Dubai Paid Beyonce $24M. She Gave Them Her Integrity. [Tanya Gold, The Free Press]

By Spencer Chen

In [The Free Press]

January 28, 2023

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• Beyoncé headlined the grand opening of Dubai’s newest luxury hotel, Atlantis The Royal, and was reportedly paid $24 million for the occasion.
• Dubai is a place where tyranny meets hyper-capitalism and Westerners come for the indentured servitude and the weather.
• Beyoncé’s latest album is an homage to black queer culture, but she performed none of its songs at the opening, likely due to the country’s stance on homosexuality.
• Other celebrities, such as Rebel Wilson and members of the Kardashian-Jenner dynasty, were also present at the opening.
• Sports figures, such as FIFA president Gianni Infantino and football stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, have also been involved in promoting the country.
• These celebrities are being used to normalize tyranny and distract from the suffering of migrant workers in the country.

Published January 28, 2023
Visit The Free Press to read Tanya Gold’s original post Dubai Paid Beyonce $24M. She Gave Them Her Integrity.

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The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling [Megan Phelps-Roper, The Free Press]

The Quiet Desperation of Tom Brady [Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic]

Dubai Paid Beyonce $24M. She Gave Them Her Integrity. [Tanya Gold, The Free Press]

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