The OutLook is our weekly roundup of political issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community.The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessees ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors in a 63 ruling, allowing similar laws in other states to stand. Justice Sotomayor dissented, saying the court abandons transgender children and their families to political whims.California lawmakers plan to restore $40 million in LGBTQ+ health funding. Advocates urge Gov. Newsom to keep it in the final budget.The Supreme Courts ruling may be a setback for trans youth in Tennessee, but legal advocates say the fight isnt over and future challenges to anti-trans laws remain possible under existing circuit court precedent.LGBTQ+ leaders in Chicago condemned the Supreme Courts gender-affirming care ruling, warning it endangers trans youth nationwide.Johnston County schools in North Carolina may soon ban Pride flags and strip LGBTQ+ protections from key policies, as board members cite distractions and push back on inclusion efforts.The post The OutLook: June 20, 2025 appeared first on News Is Out.