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Tom Joyce

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

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… 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… Read More

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

(The Heartlander) — 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… 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 –… Read More

February 27, 2025
Gender
Maine House censures rep who called out transgender athlete; strips her voting rights, demands apology

(The Heartlander) — A Republican in the Maine House of Representatives can no longer vote on legislation – for now.The Maine House of Representatives voted to censure Rep. Read More

February 26, 2025