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Tom Joyce

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

Abortion
Poll: Partisan gap on abortion biggest in nearly two decades

(Heartlander News) — A new survey shows the political divide over abortion has reached its widest level in nearly 20 years. The poll from Pew Research Center found… Read More

March 16, 2026
Government
Nebraska group working on ballot question to put trans athlete ban in state constitution

A coalition of conservative Nebraska leaders has launched a ballot initiative petition aimed at prohibiting biological males from competing in girls’ and women’s sports at public schools and colleges. The group “Fairness for Girls” says it wants… Read More

March 16, 2026
Government
Wyoming governor signs bill banning most abortions after ‘human heartbeat’ milestone 

Wyoming has joined a handful of states restricting abortion early in pregnancy after Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill this week banning most abortions once a baby’s heartbeat can be… Read More

March 13, 2026
Public Education
Wealthy Massachusetts school district to have gender-neutral bathrooms in new school 

Officials in a well-to-do Massachusetts school district plan to include large numbers of gender-neutral bathrooms in a new high school expected to cost taxpayers nearly $1 billion. An LGBTQIA+… Read More

March 13, 2026
Government
Idaho House calls on Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell

The Idaho House of Representatives has voted to reject the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges and urge the justices to reconsider the decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. Read More

March 12, 2026