Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 6, 2025 · Entertainment

Piers Morgan's Battle Cry: Defending Women’s Rights in the Age of Identity Politics

'JK Rowling has weathered vicious attacks on her character for speaking out but defiantly chose to barrel through them and stay true to her principles,' writes Piers Morgan

The Great Sex Debate: How Politicians and Celebrities Lost Their Grip on Reality

In a shocking display of utter confusion, politicians and celebrities have been spouting absurdities left and right about sex and identity. It's as if they've lost all sense of reason and logic in their quest to be woke. Let's break down the chaos that is the great sex debate.

The Politicians Who Got it All Wrong

Piers Morgan recalls Ms Rowling calling him a 'fact-free, amoral, bigotry-apologising celebrity toady'

It started with Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, who proudly announced that a convicted rapist could serve his sentence in an all-female prison because he identified as female. Yes, you read that right – a man who had committed violent acts against women was allowed to join their ranks, simply because he said so. And when JK Rowling pointed out the absurdity of this decision, Sturgeon's response was to resign in disgust.

But Sturgeon wasn't alone in her befuddlement. Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, weighed in on the debate by using the term "womxn" in a post about abortion rights. Because, apparently, saying "women" is now too binary and limiting for our language.

The Celebrity Who Lost His Mind

Ms Rowling faced a backlash even from the former Harry Potter trio, Rupert Grint, Daniel Radciffe and Emma Watson (pictured here together in 2001)

And then there's Piers Morgan, who has been leading the charge against the wacky sex debate with his usual bluster and bravado. In his new book, Woke Is Dead, Morgan slams politicians like Sturgeon and Obama for their absurd stance on identity politics. He argues that women have worked too hard to earn their rights to have them taken away by people who think they can just declare themselves a different sex.

Morgan also takes aim at the myth that women need to be more masculine to succeed in the workplace. "The opposite is true," he claims. "A team of excitable men needs nothing more than a dose of female orderliness and calm."

The Transphobia Scare

US singer Macy Gray told Piers: 'Just because you change your parts, doesn’t make you a woman. Sorry!’

But Morgan's not just targeting politicians and celebrities – he's also taking on the trans community itself. He argues that people who identify as trans are not the problem, but rather those who push for extreme identity politics.

Morgan's stance has sparked a heated debate about what it means to be trans and how we should treat individuals who identify as a different sex. While many argue that trans people deserve respect and equality, Morgan claims that this can only be achieved if we protect women's rights and maintain the integrity of female sports.

The Biology Lesson

Michelle Obama, the former US first lady, wrote in a post about abortion rights: 'State lawmakers will have the power to strip womxn of the right to make decisions about their bodies'

One thing that's clear from all the debate is that biology matters. When it comes to sports, for example, men have inherent physical advantages over women. It's not about being trans or non-trans – it's simply a matter of fact. And Morgan argues that this is something we should be teaching our children: that there are fundamental differences between men and women, and that these differences matter in the real world.

The Backlash

So what's the fallout from all this? Well, for one thing, politicians like Sturgeon have lost their grip on reality. And celebrities like Obama have been caught using language that is, shall we say, less than inclusive.

US swimmer Riley Gaines is a vocal advocate against trans athletes competing in women's sports

But Morgan's book has also sparked a more interesting debate – one about the limits of identity politics and the importance of protecting women's rights. As he puts it: "Until the gender wars began, it was innately understood that all of humanity is based on the complementary inter-play of our combined forces."

The Woke-Induced Meltdown

As we hurtle towards a world where biology is optional and sex is just a social construct, one thing becomes clear: something has gone very wrong. The woke-induced meltdown is in full swing, and it's going to take more than just a few politicians and celebrities to calm things down.

But Morgan's book is a breath of fresh air – a reminder that we need to get back to basics and remember what really matters. As he puts it: "We have encouraged the idea that women who want to prioritise their families over their careers are somehow traitors to their gender."

The Future of Feminism

So what does this mean for feminism? Will we continue down the path of absurdity, where women are forced to compete with men in sports and prioritize their careers over family? Or will we take a step back and remember that equality means giving women equal choice and opportunities?

As Morgan argues: "The laudable drive for women's equality has been remarkably successful at breathtaking speed but has negative consequences too." We need to get back to basics and focus on what really matters – the well-being of all people, not just those who are trans or non-trans.

The Verdict

In the end, it's clear that Piers Morgan is right. The great sex debate has been a disaster from start to finish. Politicians like Sturgeon have lost their grip on reality, and celebrities like Obama have been caught using language that is less than inclusive.

But Morgan's book is more than just a rant against the woke – it's a call to action for a better future. One where women can be themselves without being forced to compete with men in sports or prioritize their careers over family.

So what do you think? Will we continue down the path of absurdity, or will we take a step back and remember what really matters?