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Tom Joyce

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

Government
Bill legalizing assisted suicide passes Illinois House; future uncertain 

The Illinois House passed legislation that, if passed by the Senate, could make it the 12th state to legalize assisted suicide. The measure passed 63-42 on May 29, with… Read More

June 3, 2025
Education
Minnesota elementary school planning gay pride dance party

(The Heartlander) — A Minnesota elementary school plans to hold a dance party to celebrate Pride Month. The event at Hiawatha Elementary School in Minneapolis will feature “festival dance outfits,”… Read More

June 2, 2025
Culture
Blue city libraries hosting drag story hours in June

Public libraries in blue cities nationwide plan to host drag queen story hours in June to commemorate Pride Month. Boston Public Library will host 10 of these events at different… Read More

May 30, 2025
World
French National Assembly votes to legalize assisted suicide

Another country may soon allow adults to end their lives under certain conditions. The National Assembly in France voted 305-199 this week to legalize physician-assisted suicide, with the left-wing and… Read More

May 30, 2025
Culture
Transgender freshman takes 3rd at girls’ track state championship meet 

A male transgender athlete claimed bronze at a girls’ outdoor track and field state championship meet last weekend. Freshman Becky Pepper-Jackson took third in the… Read More

May 29, 2025