Summary

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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    15 days ago

    The alternative was apparently not inspiring enough to vote for (/s). You know, someone who isn’t that.

    (I voted gladly for Harris)

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      Yes, because Americans are idiots who think that they have to vote for someone they like rather than STOP A FASCIST DICTATOR.

      Jesus Christ.

      Enjoy never having your vote count again.

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        People at my spouse’s workplace were high-fiving each other on Wednesday. This country is just a goddamn middle school.

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          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.

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            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?

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          A few of the guys (Americans) I game with called it “A good result.” All I could respond with was a heavy sigh.

          At least they haven’t been spouting the usual mysogynistic BS in my presence, unlike my last group. They were outright partying, and they aren’t even American!