Tom Joyce

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

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
Government
Wisconsin Republicans seek to ban so-called ā€˜gender-affirming care’ for minors

Wisconsin Republicans are continuing their push to protect children against gender-altering medical treatments. State Sen. Cory Tomczyk, R-Mosinee, and State Rep. Scott Allen, R-Waukesha, are reintroducing the Help Not Harm… Read More

March 3, 2025
Government
US Senate to vote on transgender sports bill Monday

The U.S. Senate will hold a procedural vote on a much-anticipated bill Monday, meant to indicate where Republicans and Democrats stand on keeping men out of women’s sports. The Protection… Read More

February 28, 2025