Tom Joyce

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

Government
Minneapolis City Council likely to make being fat a protected class

The Minneapolis City Council is pushing an amendment that would add height, weight, housing status and criminal records to the list of categories protected under city civil rights law. The… Read More

April 28, 2025
Culture
British billiards body revises transgender policy after backlash

After protests and pushback from female athletes across various sports, the U.K.’s Ultimate Pool has revised its transgender athlete policy to exclude males from its women’s division. The change, announced… Read More

April 25, 2025
Public Education
Large Florida school district ends discriminatory DEI hiring practices

A Florida school district is cutting ties with unfair Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The Palm Beach County School Board, representing one of the nation’s largest school districts, voted… Read More

April 25, 2025
Courts
Maine state rep appeals censure ruling after her public defense of fairness in girls’ sports

Maine state Rep. Laurel Libby filed an emergency appeal with the First Circuit Court of Appeals this week in response to another ruling upholding her censure in the Maine House… Read More

April 24, 2025
Public Education
11 Florida universities working with ICE on immigration enforcement

Public universities in Florida have agreed to help enforce federal immigration laws. Police departments at 11 universities have signed agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to help the Trump administration… Read More

April 24, 2025