Michigan State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky told a crowd that gathered for the 50501 Movement that she underwent sterilization surgery.

Summary

Michigan State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky revealed she underwent sterilization to prevent pregnancy under Donald Trump’s administration, citing concerns over reproductive rights.

Speaking at a rally, she said she refused to let her body be “treated as currency.” Her decision follows Trump’s executive actions impacting reproductive healthcare and his association with anti-abortion policies.

Critics on the right ridiculed her, while supporters highlighted growing fears over access to contraception.

Trump denies plans for a national abortion ban, but his policies continue to spark nationwide protests and debates.

  • floofloofEnglish
    12·
    2 days ago

    They were bleating about Godwin’s Law even after Elon Musk backed the German neo-Nazi party and did two Nazi salutes in front of the world’s cameras.

    • meeeeetch@lemmy.world
      12·
      2 days ago

      Goodwin says go ahead.

      From the Godwin’s Law Wikipedia article

      In 2023, Godwin published an opinion in The Washington Post stating “Yes, it’s okay to compare Trump to Hitler. Don’t let me stop you.” In the article, Godwin says “But when people draw parallels between Donald Trump’s 2024 candidacy and Hitler’s progression from fringe figure to Great Dictator, we aren’t joking. Those of us who hope to preserve our democratic institutions need to underscore the resemblance before we enter the twilight of American democracy.”

      • Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.world
        6·
        2 days ago

        before we enter the twilight of American democracy.

        Twilight already started. Look around at the anti-woke crowd, urging us to go back to sleep. Shhh, calm now, strong daddy government will totally keep us safe. If you think you hear anything scary going on, don’t worry - you’re just imagining it.