Grant Braaten

Staff writers for The Lion cover a wide range of issues facing American families and culture, especially related to the education of children and youth.

Culture
Dan Meers, who plays Chiefs’ mascot, uses platform to share Jesus

Dan Meers just returned from his third Super Bowl in four years. Some consider him the best at his position: Chiefs’ mascot, KC Wolf. But what excites him… Read More

February 14, 2023
Culture, Public Education
Arizona lawmakers call for superintendent’s resignation after ‘racist’ comments exposed

An Arizona superintendent’s “racist” comments, including the statement that white people are “problematic,” have led state lawmakers to call for his resignation. Sen. John Kavanagh, R-District 23, Rep. Read More

February 10, 2023
Culture
In historic Super Bowl matchup, QBs Mahomes and Hurts share a Christian faith

The star quarterbacks of this year’s Super Bowl teams may be opponents on the field, but it is their common faith that helped them get there. The Kansas… Read More

February 8, 2023
Culture
Frank Reich becomes an NFL head coach once again, leaning on his faith for another comeback

Frank Reich is adding to an already prestigious list of “comeback” accomplishments in his football career as a player and coach. Just weeks after being fired from the… Read More

January 31, 2023
Culture, Public Education
St. Louis Hospital advises school district to hide student’s ‘chest binding’ from parents

A Missouri hospital advised a public school district to hide information about students engaged in “chest-binding” from their parents. The revelations came only after a public… Read More

January 19, 2023