Tom Joyce

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

Government
Maine sues USDA for pausing nonessential funding over transgender athletes

Maine is doubling down on allowing transgender athletes to compete against girls. Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey filed a complaint in a Bangor federal court on Monday, arguing that the… Read More

April 9, 2025
Culture
Two males face off in women’s pool championship

A pool tournament in the United Kingdom ended with two transgender competitors – Harriet Haynes and Lucy Smith – facing each other for the title. Both… Read More

April 8, 2025
Government
Utah and Idaho ban Pride flags, other ‘politicized flags’ on government property

Two Western states won’t be flying the Pride flag at their capitols or other government buildings anytime soon. Both Idaho and Utah passed measures this year to restrict what flags… Read More

April 8, 2025
Politics
Gavin Newsom doubles down on transgender athlete stance but won’t commit to solution

Liberal California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he recognizes that transgender-identifying athletes shouldn’t compete in girls’ sports, but he still won’t commit to doing anything about it. Newsom, widely rumored to… Read More

April 7, 2025
Government
USDA says it’s freezing some Maine funding over transgender athlete battle

Maine is facing further consequences for allowing male transgender-identifying athletes to compete in women’s sports. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week it has frozen some funding for… Read More

April 4, 2025