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Tom Joyce

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

Courts
Vermont backs down on Christian adoption discrimination

In victory for parents’ rights and religious freedom, Vermont officials have reversed course after revoking foster-care licenses from Christian families who would not affirm gender identity ideology. In a settlement after two… Read More

February 25, 2026
Courts
Judge rules in favor of Oklahoma private schools in sports dispute

An Oklahoma County judge has ruled against a controversial athletic rule targeting private schools. Oklahoma County District Judge Richard Ogden granted summary judgment Friday in favor of five… Read More

February 24, 2026
Government
Tennessee House passes legislation supporting right to oppose same-sex marriage

The Tennessee House of Representatives has approved legislation that would allow private individuals and institutions to decline to recognize same-sex marriages. House Bill 1473 passed 68-24 on Feb. 19 with… Read More

February 24, 2026
Courts
EEOC sues Coca-Cola distributor over female-only event, alleging discrimination against men

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a federal lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Inc., alleging the company excluded male employees from a company-sponsored event in… Read More

February 23, 2026
World
French government to send letters encouraging young adults to have babies

The French government is launching an initiative to mail letters to every 29-year-old citizen, warning about how falling birth rates may harm the country. The letter, which will be sent to hundreds of… Read More

February 19, 2026