Post-Dobbs Social Media Memes Vilify Instead of Persuade

The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health triggered an intense, emotional response from the left. When this happens, it tends to result in an onslaught of ostensibly pithy but ultimately specious memes on Instagram (among other forums), meant more to elicit approval from the like-minded than to persuade those who disagree.

This past week was no exception.

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Charles Hilu

Charles Hilu is a national affairs reporter at National Review. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he previously worked at the Washington Free Beacon and The Dispatch before joining National Review in 2026.

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The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health triggered an intense, emotional response from the left. When this happens, it tends to result in an onslaught of ostensibly pithy but ultimately specious memes on Instagram (among other forums), meant more to elicit approval from the like-minded than to persuade those who disagree.

This past week was no exception.

About the Author

Charles Hilu

Charles Hilu is a national affairs reporter at National Review. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he previously worked at the Washington Free Beacon and The Dispatch before joining National Review in 2026.