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Paranormal tours to take guests inside the haunted history of Fort Tejon
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (94+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " Fort Tejon has a storied history dating back to the 1800s. That history lives on today with reports that those who lived in the area long ago may still be lingering. Paranormal activity has been drawing in…...
Transgender teen athlete speaks out ahead of Supreme Court ruling
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (777+ words) Apr 17, 2026 at 03: 04 PM EDT Apr 17, 2026 at 07: 54 PM EDT A transgender high school athlete in West Virginia is speaking publicly as a U. S. Supreme Court case that could determine her ability to compete in girls" sports nears a ruling. The justices are…...
Tennessee House passes bill targeting Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy
2+ day, 18+ min ago (616+ words) WATCH: Tennessee House passes bill targeting Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy MEMPHIS, Tenn. " A bill targeting the Shelby County District Attorney's Office has passed the Tennessee House. It would allow the Tennessee attorney general to audit and possibly replace Shelby…...
Q&A: Kat Cho, Author of 'Gods & Comics"
14+ min ago (174+ words) We chat with author Kat Cho about'Gods & Comics, which is a fresh contemporary, fantasy romance about a teen whose life is upended when the gods in her anonymous viral web comic inspired by a forgotten Korean myth come to life…...
150 homes in 10 years: How the foster care system fails trans kids
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1800+ words) Trans youth in foster care face abuse, instability and new federal policies that make it harder to feel safe. This story was originally published in Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ focused investigative news outlet. Editor's note: This article includes mention of…...
Catholic churches welcome, support LGBTQ+ community
15+ hour, 13+ min ago (698+ words) For those in the LGBTQ+ community, finding an accepting, faith-based group can feel like a daunting task. Two Catholic churches in the Champaign-Urbana area are providing spaces where individuals can feel supported. Every Sunday, members of the Beloved Inclusive Catholic…...
Bill banning community ID programs in Iowa sent to governor's desk
1+ week, 3+ day ago (595+ words) A bill that would prohibit local governments from issuing community ID cards advanced through the Iowa legislature on April 7, despite opposition from Democrats and Johnson County leaders who say the programs improve safety and accessibility. Johnson County is the only…...
A transgender teen's case in Ecuador opens path for others seeking legal recognition
11+ hour, 14+ min ago (1028+ words) Her name translates from Spanish as "beloved." "We decided to call her "Amada" because she came into our home to be cherished," said Lorena Bonilla, whose transgender daughter was recently authorized to change her identity documents under a ruling by…...
Russia bans a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group as extremist in a new blow to the beleaguered community
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (526+ words) A court in Russia on Tuesday designated a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group as an extremist organization, the latest blow to the country's beleaguered community that has faced an intensified crackdown in recent years under President Vladimir Putin. In a hearing…...
Advocate breaking news 4/17/26 Philz Coffee
8+ hour, 15+ min ago (170+ words) Ms. Demure says the bill could reach beyond nightlife, affecting Pride, youth events, and public life. He also struggled with what a "corner store" is at the Las Vegas event. The couple announced the decision in a joint Instagram post....