Is a nationwide ban on HRT likely?
The current top post on this subreddit is asking the subreddit if there are concerns of a nationwide ban (for adults).
In my opinion, yes, there is. The current political atmosphere has shown a high likelihood of restricting LGBTQ rights, and the discourse around transgender folk is worsening. I am incredibly worried about it, to the point where I occasionally have panic attacks.
The reality is, many of us likely won’t be leaving the US. I often find that many people comment “oh, things will just be just awful so I’ll leave the country” OR they will comment about “buying weaponry.” I find both of those takes to be unhelpful and off-putting.
So is this a likely possibility? The current top-rated post on the subreddit today suggests this. Project 2025 is incredibly scary, but hasn’t the Heritage Foundation always been suggesting these policies? It doesn’t seem like new discourse, just another “flavor of the week” of discrimination.
Additionally, if it is likely, what do we do? This topic is incredibly stressful and quite overwhelming. HRT is a lifesaving medication.