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Tom Joyce

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

World
England, Wales may vote to decriminalize late-term abortions next week

Two countries in the United Kingdom, England and Wales, may soon decriminalize late-term abortions. The U.K. Parliament will take a free vote next week on a measure introduced by Labour… Read More

June 13, 2025
Culture
Transgender athlete wins Minnesota softball state title

A male transgender athlete helped a Minnesota high school softball team win a state championship last week. Champlin Park High School pitcher and junior Marissa Rothenberger, a transgender athlete, dominated… Read More

June 13, 2025
Culture
Kansas City Public Library pushing Pride Month activities

(The Heartlander) — A full slate of LGBTQ events and recommended materials is being promoted by the Kansas City Public Library. Programming includes author talks, book clubs,… Read More

June 12, 2025
Culture
Simone Biles slams Riley Gaines for opposing males in women’s sports even as males dominate girls’ gymnastics in this state

Olympic gold medalist and gymnast Simone Biles has defended the inclusion of males in women’s sports even as they have dominated her sport in one blue state. Biles slammed… Read More

June 11, 2025
Government
NY Senate sends assisted suicide bill to governor; NY Catholic Conference urges veto

Assisted suicide is one step closer to becoming legal in New York. The state Senate voted 35-27 to approve assisted suicide legislation Monday, though several Democrats… Read More

June 11, 2025