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.

  • floofloof@lemmy.caEnglish
    122·
    3 days ago

    Critics on the right ridiculed her

    They will always pretend that those who see what they are doing and respond appropriately are overreacting.

    • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.worldEnglish
      36·
      2 days ago

      Yeah, these are the same assholes that gaslit right up until the middle of 2022 that Roe was not going to be overturned, calm down, liberals.

      Then, after that happened, they gaslit about how it would still be fine in free states.

      And then there is all the gaslighting they do for everything else - pretending to act all hurt when called racists, misogynists, homophobes, and driving this country toward fascism (bleating stuff about “Godwin’s Law”, even as they vote for donvict FFS).

      We fucking see them. If anything, people are not reacting enough…

      • floofloof@lemmy.caEnglish
        11·
        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
          11·
          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
            5·
            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.

    • Bone@lemmy.world
      30·
      3 days ago

      They have to keep up the dehumanizing in order to never see their own ugliness.

  • LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world
    45·
    2 days ago

    I’m also getting sterilized because of Trump. A hysterectomy specifically.

    I have endometriosis and the only thing keeping it relatively at bay is birth control. My specialist decided that a hysterectomy is “medically necessary” at this point for the “debilitating pain” that I’m in. My specialist knows how to play the insurance game.

    My endometriosis isn’t back with a vengeance yet. My doctor just knows that getting this procedure done is vital because of how things are going in regards to reproductive rights.

    If I start having periods again and my endometriosis goes untreated, I won’t be able to work at all. The pain and blood loss is too great for me to function. My doctor knows this and expedited the surgery as much as she could. It’s not until July, but apparently there’s been a lot of women “needing” hysterectomies lately, which is why my doctor is booking so far out. I hope every person who needs a hysterectomy can get the treatment they need and deserve.

    • Tiefling IRL
      36·
      3 days ago

      As did many of my friends. I’m thankful I’m already sterile

  • missandry351@lemmings.worldEnglish
    15·
    2 days ago

    I don’t live in the USA so I can’t say anything about it, but I can say that sterilization is the best thing in the world if you are sure you don’t want kids, or don’t want anymore kids. Done 10y ago and I’m still wating for the regrets 😹😹

  • spongebue@lemmy.world
    9·
    2 days ago

    My wife had a hysterectomy a few weeks ago. Even though she already had her tubes removed and the hysterectomy was for other reasons, she said this felt like a good “eff you” to Trump