The Trump administration finalized a rule ending federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming treatment for minors, threatening access for transgender families beginning October 13.

The restrictions cover hormones, puberty blockers, and exceptionally rare surgeries, although states may preserve coverage using their own money as federal reimbursement disappears.

Trump branded the care “barbaric” and spotlighted surgeries that research says are exceedingly rare among minors and more common for cisgender than transgender youth.

Major medical groups support clinically appropriate care, and cited research links hormone access to lower depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts among trans and nonbinary youth.

Moderator Applications Are Open

r/TransPowerProject is looking for one or two volunteer moderators to help keep our growing community safe, focused, and welcoming.

Our community is centered on trans dignity, truth, movement power, thoughtful discussion, and constructive action. Good moderation here is not about controlling every disagreement. It is about protecting members from harassment and dehumanization while preserving space for legitimate discussion about strategy.

The role

Moderators will help:

• Review reported and unmoderated posts and comments
• Remove harassment, hate, spam, trolling, and other rule-breaking content
• Respond professionally to modmail
• Apply community rules fairly and consistently
• Help maintain a productive environment for trans people and supporters

This role focuses on community care and enforcement of established rules. It does not include changing the project’s mission or political direction.

Who should apply?

We are looking for calm, reliable, trans-supportive people with sound judgment. Trans and nonbinary applicants are especially encouraged, and proven allies are welcome.

Previous moderation experience is helpful but not required. We care most about integrity, reliability, communication, and the ability to distinguish respectful disagreement from targeted hostility.

Applicants must be at least 18, have an established Reddit account with a reviewable history, enable two-factor authentication, and be available to check the moderation queue and modmail regularly.

Selection process

Applicants will complete a short four-question application. Selected candidates will undergo an account-history review and begin with limited permissions during a 30-day trial period.

This is an unpaid volunteer position. Applications will remain open until suitable candidates are selected.

Apply here: Moderator Application

For your privacy, please do not submit your legal name, address, phone number, or other sensitive personal information.