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Tom Joyce

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

Government
Pope Leo condemns Illinois governor’s legalization of assisted suicide

Pope Leo XIV publicly criticized Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for signing a law legalizing assisted suicide in the state. The pope called the decision disappointing and reaffirmed… Read More

December 30, 2025
Government
Minnesota university gives students whistles to alert peers of suspected ICE activity

The University of Minnesota’s Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies department is promoting free whistles for students to use to warn others about what it calls “suspected ICE activity” near campus. Read More

December 29, 2025
Government
Congressional leader questions Chicago over alleged discrimination against Christian student teachers

A senior Republican lawmaker is demanding answers from Chicago Public Schools after a Christian college accused the district of excluding its students from classroom placements because of their religious beliefs. Read More

December 29, 2025
Culture
Pro-lifer arrested after handing out brochures outside Planned Parenthood 

Law enforcement recently arrested a pro-life woman for her advocacy in San Francisco. Anastasia Rogers, who works with the pro-life group Survivors San Francisco, was arrested and taken into custody… Read More

December 29, 2025
Gender Identity
Massachusetts walks back requirement of foster parents to affirm gender identity

(The Heartlander)–Massachusetts officials have retreated from a foster care licensing rule blocking some Christian families from serving as foster parents after federal regulators warned the policy raised constitutional concerns. Read More

December 23, 2025