A conservative columnist for American Thinker has sparked controversy with a piece arguing that the Lindsay Clancy trial exposes what she calls the “truly disturbed” nature of leftist American women. The essay, written by Olivia Murray, a woman who admits she is “probably more misogynistic than most men,” has ignited debate about gender, politics, and motherhood in the wake of the high-profile Massachusetts case.
Clancy, a mother from Duxbury, Massachusetts, stands accused of murdering her three young children in what her defense team says was a fit of postpartum psychosis. Neither Clancy nor her legal team disputes that she committed the acts; the trial is focused on the degree of her criminal responsibility. But according to Murray, the reaction to Clancy from leftist women has been alarming.
‘Lining up to wave’
Murray describes scenes outside the courthouse where women have gathered to show support for Clancy, waving and cheering as she arrives. “Women lining up to wave to Lindsay Clancy arriving at court today,” she writes, sharing a social media post that captures the moment. “What is happening with our women?” she asks.
The columnist argues that this public sympathy is part of a broader pattern she sees among leftist women: a glorification of emotional breakdowns and a hostility toward traditional constraints. She cites a social media trend in which mothers film themselves throwing ice cubes into bathtubs as an alternative to lashing out at their infants, with some crying while holding their children and saying “same, Lindsay.” Murray decries these videos, which she says have amassed tens of millions of views and thousands of supportive comments.
‘Friggin’ nutbags’
Murray does not mince words. “Bunch of friggin’ nutbags,” she writes, adding that she sees merit in restricting the freedom of women who behave this way. “Look what they do with it,” she adds, referencing the ice-throwing trend as an example.
She also quotes another commentator, Melissa Chen, who tweeted: “Women will do shit like this and then wonder why the entire planet and every major religion has imposed strict social restrictions on their sovereignty since the dawn of time in every place humans have ever lived.”
Murray’s essay is part of a broader critique of leftist women that she says is rooted in personal experience. She writes that behind “every terrible decision, destructive act, society-breaking policy, there almost always seems to be…a woman.” She cites examples ranging from mothers exposing children to drag performances to women cheering abortion rights and female judges who, in her view, have mishandled cases involving violent criminals.
Is this misogyny?
The columnist openly acknowledges the charge of misogyny, writing, “I have come to the conclusion that I’m probably more misogynistic than most men.” She argues that as a woman, she feels embarrassed when men assume she shares the views of leftist women, and that this has put “a chip on my shoulder.”
The piece has drawn sharp reactions from readers and commentators, with some praising Murray for speaking bluntly and others accusing her of painting all women with a broad brush. The trial itself remains a somber and complex case, with many observers focusing on the mental health aspects rather than the political or gender dynamics Murray highlights.
Clancy’s case has become a flashpoint in discussions about postpartum mental health, with advocates noting that such tragedies transcend political affiliation. Murray’s essay, however, insists that the reaction to Clancy is uniquely telling about leftist women, whom she describes as “truly awful.”
As the trial continues, the debate over what it reveals about American women—and about those who comment on them—shows no signs of cooling.
Source: www.americanthinker.com — https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/08/the-lindsey-clancy-trial-reveals-how-truly-disturbed-american-leftist-females-have-become/