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Following Donald Trump’s election victory, women are experiencing a surge in misogynistic harassment online, with phrases like “your body, my choice” trending as men taunt women about reproductive rights.

The phrase, co-opted from feminist slogans, reflects heightened hostility, with reports of threats on platforms like TikTok and X/Twitter.

This backlash arises as Trump’s administration, alongside VP-elect JD Vance, raises concerns about potential federal restrictions on abortion.

Even without a federal ban, existing state laws have already limited access to reproductive care, contraception, and increased maternal health risks.

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[–] FlyingSquid 20 points 5 days ago (3 children)

I've wanted to cry since Wednesday morning but it's just not coming out. I'm just too numb. If I was around people like that though, I might have been able to find somewhere to go cry.

[–] InverseParallax 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

FS, I'm so sorry, I'm not trying to be an absolute dick here though it will sound like it.

I saw this coming miles away, hence sending my family to Europe.

I desperately hoped I was wrong (and Kamala taking over made me dare to dream), but I knew the worst bits of my country too well.

I really fucking wish I had a better plan right now, this is like the end scene of Empire, but with so much less hope. :(

Am I crazy, or did we feel less helpless the first time around?

[–] FlyingSquid 3 points 4 days ago

No, you don't sound like a dick at all. We're emigrating before the end of January.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Yeah, same, I’ve been largely numb and cold, more angry than scared or wanting to cry, but it wouldn’t be immediately apparent when you talk to me in person (not that I let anyone get close enough to do that these days). Part of it is that we’ve been through it before—last time, he was still an unknown quantity, a question mark. However, we have more than an inkling as to what sort of inhuman shit to expect this time around, so we best spend some time getting prepared.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

you should go cry it out squid. grab your friends and partake in your favorite drug you really do need an emotional release.

[–] FlyingSquid 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)
[–] leadore 3 points 4 days ago

And I don't have any drugs either.