Welcome to our weekly roundup of political issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community.On Monday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would review the constitutionality ofChiles v. Salazar, a case challenging Colorados 2019 ban on conversion therapy for minors.During a House hearing, Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) repeatedly misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), sparking backlash. McBride, who has faced GOP attacks since taking office, reaffirmed her focus on serving Delaware and advancing key policies on family leave, consumer protections, and voting rights.Chicago Women in Trades is suing the Trump administration over executive orders restricting DEI, arguing they threaten free speech and limit opportunities for women in trades.Republican lawmakers, including Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), are demanding that the International Olympic Committee ban transgender women from competing in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.In Texas, state Rep. Tom Oliverson has introduced a bill that would effectively make it illegal to identify as transgender on official documents.The post The OutLook: LGBTQ+ politics & policy: March 17, 2025 appeared first on News Is Out.