Tom Joyce

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

Culture
Meta/Facebook removes tampons from men’s bathrooms

Mark Zuckerberg is making some changes at Meta. The billionaire businessman ordered the removal of menstrual products, such as tampons and pads, from the men’s bathrooms at the company’s offices… Read More

January 15, 2025
Government
New York lawmakers pursuing assisted suicide legalization

The push to legalize physician-assisted suicide in New York continues this legislative session. State Rep. Amy Paulin, D-New York, recently filed Assembly Bill A136, which would… Read More

January 15, 2025
Culture
Minnesota marathon to offer discounted entries to non-white and LGBT runners

Should marathons charge people less because of their race, sexual orientation or so-called gender identity? That’s the plan for the organizers of one Minnesota marathon, which will offer discounted tickets… Read More

January 14, 2025
Government
Senate could vote soon on bill banning transgender athletes in girls’ sports

A bill to prevent males who identify as transgender from competing in girls’ sports could be voted on in the coming weeks in the U.S. Senate. Senate Majority Leader John… Read More

January 13, 2025
Courts
NM Supreme Court rules against sanctuaries for the unborn, but pro-lifers see silver lining

The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday to invalidate local pro-life ordinances that banned abortion, but pro-life advocates see the bright side. Communities such as Clovis and Hobbs,… Read More

January 13, 2025