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Tom Joyce

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

Gender Identity
It’s ‘simple’: Charles Barkley opposes males in girls’, women’s sports

(The Heartlander) — Charles Barkley might vote for Democrats, but he disagrees with liberals on the transgender athlete issue. “I’m going to make this very simple for you,… Read More

May 14, 2025
Government
Oregon Senate sends pro-adoption bill to governor

The Oregon Senate unanimously approved a bill to mark August 25 as “Oregon Adoption Day” on Tuesday, sending the bill to the governor. State Rep. Lucetta Elmer,… Read More

May 14, 2025
Government
‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ includes $5B for school choice scholarships

The first federal tax-credit-based school choice program is on the table after the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee released Republicans’ “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”… Read More

May 13, 2025
Culture
High school softball pitcher throwing shutouts against girls was born male, docs show

A pitcher in Minnesota who was born male is dominating the competition in girls’ softball. Champlin Park junior Marissa Rothenberger threw a one-hit shutout… Read More

May 13, 2025
Gender Identity
Pennsylvania Senate overwhelmingly votes to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports

(The Heartlander) — Pennsylvania Republicans are taking action, hoping to permanently prevent transgender-identifying males from unfairly competing in women’s sports. The Republican-controlled Pennsylvania Senate voted 32-18 last week… Read More

May 12, 2025