Why John Oliver and JK Rowling are clashing over trans athletes

• John Oliver and JK Rowling are clashing after Oliver dedicated the majority of the latest episode of Last Week Tonight to defending transgender athletes.
• Rowling has previously accused Oliver of "spouting absolute bulls***" over the issue. He reiterated his support for trans athletes during the show, saying he “stands by” everything he previously said.
• Rowling said Oliver was taking "fashionable anti-women's rights positions" and prioritising his career over speaking out against what she sees as harmful ideologies.
• Oliver argued that it's become acceptable to make broad generalisations about trans people as long as the context is sports.
• Rowling has been a vocal critic of trans inclusion in sports and has been labeled transphobic by some, a label she denies.

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