Dem state lawmaker says she underwent 'voluntarily sterilization' to prevent pregnancy in 'Trump's America'
A Michigan Democratic state lawmaker revealed she has sterilized herself at a 50501 rally Wednesday because she did not want to become pregnant while Trump is president.
Michigan Lawmaker Undergoes Sterilization to Avoid Pregnancy Under Trump
Michigan State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky told a crowd that gathered for the 50501 Movement that she underwent sterilization surgery.
Michigan state rep reveals she voluntarily sterilized herself to avoid pregnancy under Trump
I refuse to let my body be treated as currency by an administration that only sees value in my ability to procreate,” the 36-year-old four-term congresswoman said.
A Michigan lawmaker underwent sterilization surgery for fear of Trump policies
I underwent surgery to ensure that I would never have to navigate a pregnancy in Donald Trump’s America,” Pohutsky, 36, said. “I refuse to let my body be treated as currency by an administration that only sees value in my ability to procreate.
Michigan lawmaker's 'voluntary sterilization' over Trump spurs clamor, threats
Wednesday on the steps of the Michigan Capitol during a rally against Trump's first actions of his second term in the White House. "A sitting government official opted for voluntary sterilization because she was uncertain she would be able to access contraception in the future,
Democratic lawmaker says she became ‘voluntarily sterile’ over Trump policies
I refuse to let my body be treated as currency by an administration that only sees value in my ability to procreate,’ she told the crowd in Lansing
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