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Tom Joyce

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

Culture
San Francisco names taxpayer-funded ‘Drag Laureate’

(The Heartlander) — San Francisco has appointed a taxpayer-funded “Drag Laureate” to promote drag culture across the city. Mayor Daniel Lurie announced drag queen and educator Per Sia… Read More

November 5, 2025
Public Education
New York university hosts drag queen at youth event

Binghamton University in upstate New York hosted a drag queen as the keynote speaker at an event aimed at “youth,” including middle and high schoolers, as well as adults. Read More

November 4, 2025
Government
Massachusetts House passes legislation promoting phonics in literacy education

The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a literacy reform bill last week that would require public schools to use reading programs grounded in phonics and… Read More

November 4, 2025
Culture
Massachusetts public library hosting after-school ‘Pride Club for Kids’

A public library in western Massachusetts plans to host an after-school club where children can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity without parental consent. The South Hadley Public… Read More

October 31, 2025
Government
Nearly 40 attorneys general ask feds to close gas station weed loophole

A bipartisan group of 39 attorneys general is urging Congress to close what they call a dangerous hemp loophole allowing intoxicating THC products to be sold nationwide – often… Read More

October 29, 2025