Tom Joyce

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

Government
New Wyoming law cracks down on surgical abortions as full ban still in court

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed a measure placing new restrictions on the state’s lone surgical abortion clinic – forcing it to stop providing abortions for now – but vetoed… Read More

March 5, 2025
Culture
KU launches $1 million ā€˜Trans Studies Initiative’ 

Studying ā€œquestions of trans life,ā€ a transgender journal and hosting new LGBTQ events is on the docket at the University of Kansas thanks to a $1 million grant. The planned… Read More

March 4, 2025
Culture
Ohio library system taking heat forĀ tampons in men’s bathrooms

A group of Ohio public libraries is placing tampons in the men’s bathrooms and many residents aren’t happy about it. State Rep. Rodney Creech, R-West Alexandria, says residents are contacting… Read More

March 4, 2025
Government
Maine Legislature has bipartisan support for trans athlete ban among rank-and-file, says Dem rep

A majority of Maine’s state legislators likely oppose transgender-identifying males competing in women’s sports, according to one Democratic lawmaker. Freshman state Rep. Dave Rollins, D-Augusta, whose daughter Katie played college… Read More

March 3, 2025
Government
Maine Republicans back censured rep as national support for protecting girls’ sports grows

After Maine Democrats censured a Republican lawmaker for opposing transgender-identifying athletes competing in girls’ sports, the GOP is fighting back with a messaging bill. State Rep. Liz Caruso, R-Caratunk,… Read More

March 3, 2025