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Tom Joyce

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

Government
Nebraska governor vows to eliminate DEI from public universities 

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen says he wants to fully remove diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs from the state’s public colleges and universities, calling the ideology harmful to students and… Read More

January 30, 2026
Government
Trump admin pursuing action against Minnesota over trans athletes in girls’ sports

Minnesota is one step closer to losing federal education funding after the Trump administration referred investigations into civil rights violations to the Justice Department over allowing transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports. The… Read More

January 30, 2026
Public Education
Kansas high school accused of promoting anti-ICE student walkout

Students at Free State High School in Lawrence, Kansas, participated in walkout Tuesday to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), prompting concerns from parents about political activism inside public… Read More

January 29, 2026
Culture
Idaho hospital to place baby safe haven box near pro-abortion Oregon hospital

An Idaho hospital near the Oregon border is moving forward with plans to install a Safe Haven Baby Box, offering mothers in crisis a way to safely surrender newborn babies. Read More

January 29, 2026
Culture
USA Hockey to restrict males from competing in girls’ hockey

USA Hockey has approved a new Participant Eligibility Policy restricting participation in girls’ and women’s hockey based on sex rather than so-called gender identity. USA Hockey quietly… Read More

January 28, 2026