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Tom Joyce

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

Culture
Rugby programs eliminate women’s teams in favor of ‘open’ teams 

Some rugby clubs in the United States are eliminating their women’s teams and moving players to a new “open” category after USA Rugby changed its competition rules. USA Rugby… Read More

March 6, 2026
Public Education
Study: Private school choice helps public school outcomes

A new study finds programs allowing families to choose private schools may also improve academic performance in nearby public schools. Patrick Graff, a senior fellow… Read More

March 6, 2026
World
Spain court OKs assisted suicide for 25-year-old woman paralyzed from previous suicide attempt

A court in Spain has cleared the way for a 25-year-old woman who became paralyzed after attempting suicide to end her life through assisted suicide. The Barcelona woman, identified in reports as Noelia, attempted suicide… Read More

March 5, 2026
Culture
Meta blocks chatbots from discussing abortion with children 

Social media firm Meta has barred its artificial intelligence chatbot from discussing abortion with minors, according to internal company documents made public in a recent report.  The… Read More

March 3, 2026
Government
Texas AG declares it illegal for therapists to facilitate so-called sex changes for minors

Licensed therapists and other mental health professionals may not assist in so-called sex change efforts for minors under Texas law, says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. In a written… Read More

March 3, 2026