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
California girl tearfully recounts encounter with naked biological male in YMCA locker room

A California girl encountered a naked biological male who identifies as transgender in her local YMCA locker room, an experience she tearfully recounted before her city council last week. Read More

January 17, 2023
Culture
Kirk Cameron plans national library tour to promote family values and freedom

After successfully promoting his new children’s book at previously unwelcoming public libraries, actor and writer Kirk Cameron is planning a national library tour. Cameron’s new book,… Read More

January 12, 2023
Culture
The whole nation prays for Bills safety Damar Hamlin

A terrifying injury during Monday Night Football opened a floodgate of prayer across the United States, providing a rare sense of national unity. Damar Hamlin, a professional football… Read More

January 4, 2023
Culture, Public Education
Loudoun County parent’s use of Bible verse at board meeting sparks a ‘hate speech’ petition

After a Loudoun County parent paraphrased a passage from the Bible during a school board meeting, another resident responded with a petition to ban “hate speech.” At a… Read More

January 3, 2023
Public Education
Transgender student charged after punching two female students in girl’s bathroom he was illegally using

A transgender Oklahoma teen, born male, has been charged with assault after punching two girls in their high school restroom which he was using illegally. The incident happened… Read More

December 21, 2022