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Tom Joyce

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

Courts
Three Oregon high school athletes sue over state’s transgender athlete policy 

A lawsuit filed in federal court could determine whether Oregon’s policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports violates Title IX. Filed on behalf of three high school… Read More

July 11, 2025
Culture
Purdue eliminates veterinary medicine DEI certificate

Purdue University in Indiana no longer offers a “diversity and inclusion certificate in veterinary medicine” since the school ended its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the College Fix… Read More

July 10, 2025
Government
Florida enacts multiple laws expanding school choice

Three new pro-school choice laws are now in effect in Florida. HB 1105, HB 443 and SB 248, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, took effect July… Read More

July 9, 2025
Government
Texas schools to teach students about adoption as part of high school health

Texas has enacted a law requiring public high schools to teach children about adoption in high school health classes. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1207… Read More

July 9, 2025
Public Education
Minnesota’s draft of new academic health standards involves ‘gender identity’ for third graders

Minnesota’s Department of Education has released a controversial second draft of its proposed K-12 health standards – prompting concerns over its emphasis on gender identity, expression and drug use. The… Read More

July 7, 2025