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Tom Joyce is a seasoned journalist and political commentator with a rich background in covering politics, sports, and pop culture. Since 2019, Tom has been a prominent contributor to NewBostonPost.
Gender Identity
Transgender athletes are no more in NCAA women's sports. The National Collegiate Athletic Association, headed by former Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker, announced last week that it would comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump designed to keep males out of women's sports. The NCAA
State Government
A bill (HD.3188) filed in the Massachusetts legislature would allow women to go topless in public.
News
A Massachusetts bill would make abortion past 24 weeks broadly legal.
State Government
The Massachusetts Republican Party slammed Governor Maura Healey for her decision to seek re-election in 2026.
Sports
More than a dozen supporters went to the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday to back a bill (HD.297/SD.627) that would let student-athletes opt out of games if players of the opposite sex are on the opposing team.
News
It didn't take long to figure out how a recent executive order from President Donald Trump would affect Massachusetts.
Sports
A male athlete who identifies as transgender may win another high school track state championship in Connecticut next week.
Politics
Franklin Town Administrator Jamie Hellen is the new president of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, taking over from Waltham City Council President John McLaughlin. Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove has been named vice president, replacing Hellen.