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Tom Joyce

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

Government
Utah and Idaho ban Pride flags, other ‘politicized flags’ on government property

Two Western states won’t be flying the Pride flag at their capitols or other government buildings anytime soon. Both Idaho and Utah passed measures this year to restrict what flags… Read More

April 8, 2025
Politics
Gavin Newsom doubles down on transgender athlete stance but won’t commit to solution

Liberal California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he recognizes that transgender-identifying athletes shouldn’t compete in girls’ sports, but he still won’t commit to doing anything about it. Newsom, widely rumored to… Read More

April 7, 2025
Government
USDA says it’s freezing some Maine funding over transgender athlete battle

Maine is facing further consequences for allowing male transgender-identifying athletes to compete in women’s sports. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week it has frozen some funding for… Read More

April 4, 2025
Culture
Female fencer takes knee instead of fighting male opponent

A female fencer recently took her safety into her own hands instead of competing against a male transgender-identifying athlete. Stephanie Turner was disqualified from a fencing tournament in Maryland last… Read More

April 4, 2025
Economy
Israel ends all tariffs on American goods

(The Heartlander) — At least one Middle Eastern country wants freer trade with the United States. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed a directive Tuesday removing all tariffs on American… Read More

April 3, 2025