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Tom Joyce

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

World
New Costa Rican president calls abortion murder, wants stronger penalties

Costa Rica’s new president, elected Sunday, is poised to strengthen the current pro-life policies of the Central American country’s previous administration. President-elect Laura Fernández won outright in the first round of voting, clearing the… Read More

February 3, 2026
President Donald Trump, Uncategorized
VA halts abortion services in return to previous policy

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has stopped providing abortion services and most abortion counseling to veterans nationwide after a Department of Justice opinion concluded the agency lacks legal authority to offer… Read More

February 2, 2026
Government
Nebraska governor vows to eliminate DEI from public universities 

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen says he wants to fully remove diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs from the state’s public colleges and universities, calling the ideology harmful to students and… Read More

January 30, 2026
Government
Trump admin pursuing action against Minnesota over trans athletes in girls’ sports

Minnesota is one step closer to losing federal education funding after the Trump administration referred investigations into civil rights violations to the Justice Department over allowing transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports. The… Read More

January 30, 2026
Public Education
Kansas high school accused of promoting anti-ICE student walkout

Students at Free State High School in Lawrence, Kansas, participated in walkout Tuesday to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), prompting concerns from parents about political activism inside public… Read More

January 29, 2026