Tom Joyce

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

Courts
Indiana judge says state must provide convicted killer with taxpayer-funded sex change

Indiana taxpayers will be on the hook for a convicted murderer’s sex change operation if a controversial court ruling is allowed to stand. Federal Judge Richard Young has… Read More

March 20, 2025
Culture
NJ hospitals ask parents if their newborns are transgender

Four hospitals and eight healthcare centers in New Jersey ask parents whether they identify their newborns as transgender, The Telegraph reports. The form given to new… Read More

March 19, 2025
Culture
‘That honor was stolen from me. I want it back.’ Female athlete breaks silence after losing championship to biological male 

No more silence from Minna Svärd, the first woman to lose a collegiate medal to a biological male.  Nearly six years after losing the women’s 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA… Read More

March 19, 2025
Culture
Portland archbishop condemns Oregon governor over abortion supporter appreciation day

A Catholic leader in Portland, Oregon, has condemned the state’s governor for celebrating abortion.  Portland Archbishop Alexander Sample spoke out against Gov. Tina Kotek after she proclaimed March 10 “Abortion… Read More

March 19, 2025
Public Education
AZ legislation would allow chaplains to counsel public school students

Public school chaplains could have a positive effect on student mental health, according to proponents of an Arizona Senate bill now advancing in the House. Sen. Wendy Rogers, R-Flagstaff, filed… Read More

March 19, 2025