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Tom Joyce

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

Government
USDA says it’s freezing some Maine funding over transgender athlete battle

Maine is facing further consequences for allowing male transgender-identifying athletes to compete in women’s sports. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week it has frozen some… Read More

April 4, 2025
Culture
Female fencer takes knee instead of fighting male opponent

A female fencer recently took her safety into her own hands instead of competing against a male transgender-identifying athlete. Stephanie Turner was disqualified from a fencing tournament in… Read More

April 4, 2025
Economy
Israel ends all tariffs on American goods

(The Heartlander) — At least one Middle Eastern country wants freer trade with the United States. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed a directive Tuesday removing all tariffs… Read More

April 3, 2025
Government
Nevada bars transgender athletes from girls’ sports; Georgia could be next

Two more states are taking action to prevent transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) announced Tuesday it… Read More

April 3, 2025
Politics
Maine secretary of state who tried to keep Trump off the ballot running for governor

A politician who attempted to remove President Donald Trump from the Maine 2024 Republican primary ballot wants to be governor of the blue state. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows… Read More

April 3, 2025