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Tom Joyce

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

Politics
Popular Republican won’t run for Senate in New Hampshire 

Republicans won’t be getting help from a popular politician as they seek to hold or expand their slight majority in the U.S. Senate. Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris… Read More

April 10, 2025
Government
Maine sues USDA for pausing nonessential funding over transgender athletes

Maine is doubling down on allowing transgender athletes to compete against girls. Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey filed a complaint in a Bangor federal court on Monday, arguing… Read More

April 9, 2025
Culture
Two males face off in women’s pool championship

A pool tournament in the United Kingdom ended with two transgender competitors – Harriet Haynes and Lucy Smith – facing each other for the title. Read More

April 8, 2025
Government
Utah and Idaho ban Pride flags, other ‘politicized flags’ on government property

Two Western states won’t be flying the Pride flag at their capitols or other government buildings anytime soon. Both Idaho and Utah passed measures this year to restrict… Read More

April 8, 2025
Politics
Gavin Newsom doubles down on transgender athlete stance but won’t commit to solution

Liberal California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he recognizes that transgender-identifying athletes shouldn’t compete in girls’ sports, but he still won’t commit to doing anything about it. Newsom, widely… Read More

April 7, 2025