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Tom Joyce

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

Culture
Oregon to celebrate first statewide adoption day 

Oregon is celebrating its first statewide “Adoption Day” on Monday, following unanimous approval of a bill earlier this year. Lawmakers passed House Bill 2019… Read More

August 25, 2025
Government
Many companies removing petroleum-based food dyes after HHS, FDA initiatives

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration are working on a national initiative to phase out petroleum-based food dyes from the American… Read More

August 22, 2025
Public Education
California girls’ volleyball team forfeits game involving transgender state champ athlete

A California high school girls’ volleyball team refused to play a game that would involve a male transgender opponent who previously won state championships in track and field. Read More

August 22, 2025
Public Education
Public universities donate millions to anti-Trump news site

A news outlet promising academic neutrality has received millions of taxpayer-backed dollars while publishing articles often attacking Donald Trump, according to a new report. The Conversation, a nonprofit… Read More

August 20, 2025
Politics
RFK Jr. won’t run for president in 2028, citing commitment to MAHA, Trump

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he will not run for president in 2028, shutting down speculation he could mount another campaign. Instead, he pledged… Read More

August 19, 2025