Tom Joyce

Tom Joyce is a freelance reporter covering politics, sports and culture.

Government
Trump admin ending $22 million in research using aborted baby parts

The Trump administration is moving to end federal research funding that uses tissue from aborted babies, halting $22 million in grants. The National Institutes of Health has reportedly notified researchers… Read More

September 23, 2025
Culture
Hockey star Brad Marchand re-signs with Florida Panthers, citing no income tax 

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand said tax policy factored into his decision to sign a six-year contract worth $31.5 million with the team this past offseason.  “If we were not… Read More

September 22, 2025
Public Education
University of Kansas employee won’t face discipline for Charlie Kirk comment

The University of Kansas says it will not punish an employee who posted online that slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk is “better in the ground as worm food than up… Read More

September 18, 2025
Christian Schools
New York bill would create separate high school sports playoffs for private schools and charters 

A New York state lawmaker is pushing legislation that would require private high schools and charters to compete in a separate playoff system from traditional public schools. Assemblyman Matt Slater,… Read More

September 17, 2025
Government
University of Kentucky adopts viewpoint neutrality stance to comply with new state law

The University of Kentucky adopted an institutional neutrality policy last week to comply with House Bill 4, a new state law restricting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at public… Read More

September 16, 2025