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Tom Joyce

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

Culture
Planned Parenthood closing three Pennsylvania locations

Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania is closing three abortion facilities in the Pittsburgh area, citing staffing shortages amid a statewide nursing crisis. The closures, which are temporary for… Read More

January 13, 2026
Government
Maine legalizes online gambling

Maine legalized online gambling after Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday chose to let a bill authorizing tribal-run internet gaming become law without her signature. The law,… Read More

January 13, 2026
Culture
Children’s Hospital Colorado halts child sex-change procedures

Children’s Hospital Colorado has stopped so-called gender transition procedures for those under 18, citing a new federal investigation that threatens the hospital’s access to taxpayer-funded programs. The Aurora-based hospital confirmed it… Read More

January 8, 2026
Culture
Kansas becoming Midwest abortion hub 

Kansas is growing its reputation as a regional abortion destination, with new state data showing nearly 75% of abortions performed in the state in 2024 involved women traveling from… Read More

January 7, 2026
Government
Washington state petition to ban males from women’s sports clears signature threshold

A Washington state ballot initiative that would prevent biological males from competing in girls’ school sports has advanced after organizers submitted well over the number of signatures required under… Read More

January 6, 2026