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[–]MarkTwainiac 29 insightful - 3 fun29 insightful - 2 fun30 insightful - 3 fun -  (1 child)

To clarify, the Russell prize is the personal creation and pet project of a writer for the BBC. It's not a prize sponsored by the BBC. The Russell prize was introduced in 2017, when the creator revealed:

Let me also add that the recipients of these awards have been through a rigorous selection process: they were submitted, by me, to a discerning and impartial selection panel comprised of one member, also me, where I am honoured to hold the title of founder, convenor, president and chair.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42453823

Also, JK Rowling's essay did not win the prize this year. It was one of five finalists.

[–]Chunkeeguy 18 insightful - 2 fun18 insightful - 1 fun19 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

The important thing is that it has TRAs and SJWs raging at clouds.

[–]candiedDagon 17 insightful - 1 fun17 insightful - 0 fun18 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Awesome :) go JK!!

[–]Rationalmind 16 insightful - 1 fun16 insightful - 0 fun17 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Great news! Maybe the tide is turning?

[–]Daraincork 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

She is in great company there too.

[–]Archie 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

MRAs or TRAs? (although they're kinda similar people)