The OutLook is our weekly roundup of political issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community.The Stonewall National Monument page has removed the word bisexual from its National Park Service site. Earlier this year, the words transgender and queer were removed, as well as the Q and T in LGBTQ. Illinois state Sen. Mike Simmons has launched a bid for Congress in Illinois 9th District, aiming to bring his lived experience as a Black, LGBTQ+ leader to Washington. Hes campaigning on affordability, health care, and civil rights, saying his life story is rooted in fighting for equity.Florida clinics are continuing to offer free HIV testing despite recent federal budget cuts that threaten to undermine national prevention efforts.California Attorney General Rob Bonta has pledged to defend the state in a federal lawsuit challenging its law allowing transgender girls to participate in school sports. He emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of trans youth in athletics amid mounting legal attacks.Ohios effort to enshrine the Equal Rights Amendment in the state constitution hit a major roadblock this week after lawmakers balked at proposed changes that would have strengthened its protections. Critics argue the amendments could weaken civil rights, setting up a contentious battle ahead.The post The OutLook: July 11, 2025 appeared first on News Is Out.