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Tom Joyce

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

Government
South Carolina Republicans propose stronger abortion ban; Wyoming overrides veto on ultrasound bill

Could South Carolina get stronger pro-life protections? Nearly 40 Republican state legislators have sponsored the Human Life Protection Act, a measure that would ban abortion in South Carolina… Read More

March 10, 2025
Government
South Dakota enacts pornography age verification law

South Dakota has taken bipartisan action to prevent minors from accessing pornographic websites. Gov. Larry Rhoden recently signed HB 1053 into law, which requires… Read More

March 10, 2025
Culture
Federal grant awarded to ‘celebrate’ rural transgender adults

The federal government is spending nearly $250,000 to document the stories of older transgender adults thanks to a grant awarded a few months before President Donald Trump took office. Read More

March 7, 2025
Gender Identity
California governor comes out against trans athletes in girls’ sports as Trump admin finds Maine policy violates federal law

(The Heartlander) — As the Trump administration goes after states that allow males to compete in women’s sports, one of America’s most liberal governors has suddenly come out against… Read More

March 6, 2025
Government
Oregon bill to expand assisted suicide faces strong opposition

Oregon liberals wanting to expand assisted suicide aren’t finding much support. Oregon Senate Bill 1003, which is sponsored by the Senate Judiciary Committee but… Read More

March 6, 2025