Tom Joyce

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

Government
Illinois county voices opposition to new assisted suicide law

County officials in Illinois are pushing back against a new assisted suicide law that allows doctors to prescribe life-ending drugs to certain patients. The Effingham County Board … Read More

April 13, 2026
Public Education
Indiana’s public universities cutting, merging nearly 600 degree options

Indiana’s public universities are eliminating or combining hundreds of degree programs after a state review found many had little or no student interest. State officials will cut and merge… Read More

April 10, 2026
Culture
UPenn backtracks on livestreaming Steven Crowder’s free speech event 

The University of Pennsylvania will not allow conservative commentator Steven Crowder to livestream an upcoming free speech event on campus, despite earlier indications that it would be allowed. Crowder said… Read More

April 9, 2026
Government
Massachusetts House to consider banning social media for kids under 14

The Massachusetts House will vote on a bill (H.5295) that would prevent young children from using social media and limit older teens’ access to it. Read More

April 8, 2026
Government
Indiana governor signs bill to crack down on child predators

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed a new law increasing penalties for child predators and tightening rules around how the state tracks them. The legislation, HEA 1303, toughens penalties for crimes… Read More

April 7, 2026