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Tom Joyce

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

Gender Identity
Maine Legislature has bipartisan support for trans athlete ban among rank-and-file, says Dem rep

(Heartlander News) — A majority of Maine’s state legislators likely oppose transgender-identifying males competing in women’s sports, according to one Democratic lawmaker. Freshman state Rep. Dave Rollins, D-Augusta, whose daughter… Read More

March 3, 2025
Government
Maine Republicans back censured rep as national support for protecting girls’ sports grows

After Maine Democrats censured a Republican lawmaker for opposing transgender-identifying athletes competing in girls’ sports, the GOP is fighting back with a messaging bill. State Rep. Liz Caruso, R-Caratunk,… Read More

March 3, 2025
Government
Wisconsin Republicans seek to ban so-called ‘gender-affirming care’ for minors

Wisconsin Republicans are continuing their push to protect children against gender-altering medical treatments. State Sen. Cory Tomczyk, R-Mosinee, and State Rep. Scott Allen, R-Waukesha, are reintroducing the Help Not Harm… Read More

March 3, 2025
Gender
US Senate to vote on transgender sports bill Monday

(Heartlander News) — The U.S. Senate will hold a procedural vote on a much-anticipated bill Monday, meant to indicate where Republicans and Democrats stand on keeping men out of women’s… Read More

February 28, 2025
Government
Minnesota Republicans use new House majority to promote bills to protect borders, life, women’s sports

Now that Republicans temporarily have a 67-66 majority in the Minnesota House of Representatives, they are trying to use it to bring “messaging bills” up for a vote – matters… Read More

February 27, 2025