As news of Trump’s unexpected and shocking victory spread, many heart-broken women took to social media to express their sadness and anger:

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https://twitter.com/Paxmee/status/796200233596112897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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People ask why women don't report sexual assault. You got your answer: a man can have double digit accusers & still be elected President.

— Liz Strand (@LizStrand) November 9, 2016

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It makes me weep every time I imagine Hillary Clinton, with all her experience, all the work she has done, having to make that call to Trump

— Melanie Lynskey (@melanielynskey) November 9, 2016

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I'm proud to be a
woman.
mom.
wife.
feminist.
lesbian.
daughter.
friend.
fighter.@HillaryClinton supporter.

Today, I'm not proud to be 🇺🇸

— Dani Shaw (@D4NIshaw) November 9, 2016

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#Trump did not win. Hatred won. Racism won. Sexism won. Ignorance won. I feel sorry for #America #USElection2016 #RIPAmerica

— wina (@wina208) November 9, 2016

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https://twitter.com/JillFilipovic/status/796185252435787776

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https://twitter.com/SarahLerner/status/796175748323155968

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Imagine what it's like to be a young gay, female, or non-white American right now watching how much your country doesn't care about you.

— T (@yoursoccermom) November 9, 2016

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https://twitter.com/harryonmen/status/796250292215873536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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https://twitter.com/JillBidenVeep/status/796196482923827200

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https://twitter.com/shutupgunther/status/796215734586249216

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What's even more demoralizing is knowing how hard Hillary's worked and how qualified she is, and yet… And every woman knows this feeling.

— anne t donahue (@annetdonahue) November 9, 2016