So I may write up something longer about this later, but it's looking like the worst possible option won out over here in the US. I'm disappointed and angry, and those feelings are crowding out the others for now.

I do want to say: don't lose hope. I already see a lot of people in my local community panicking, thinking of self-harm, or becoming despondent. And I get it. This sucks, and will suck for some time. But before you do something you can't undo, reach out. To family if they're supportive, to friends if you can, to local organizations, to someone you don't know but you think might be helpful even. Please. Do not become another victory for the worst fucking people the planet has to offer.