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.

Public Education
Violence is so bad in this Florida school district only clear backpacks will be allowed next year

Students in a south Florida school district will only be permitted to use clear backpacks at school in an effort to curb the rise in violent crime. Broward… Read More

May 9, 2023
Culture
Biden admin spending $500K for transgender youth in Pakistan

The Biden administration is sending half a million dollars to English-speaking teachers in Pakistan as part of a program to reach transgender youth. “What is the most effective… Read More

May 8, 2023
Courts, Public Education
California teachers sue school district for forcing them to lie about students’ gender identity

Two teachers filed a federal lawsuit against their California school district, alleging they were required to lie to parents about their children’s gender identity. The suit names the… Read More

May 3, 2023
Culture
Young and Stroud, first two taken in NFL Draft, use their platform to glorify God

When the top two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft saw their lifelong dreams come true over the weekend weekend, both quarterbacks credited the success to their faith. Read More

May 1, 2023
Public Education
North Carolina volleyball player injured by trans athlete tells her lawmakers to make a change

A female high school student injured in a volleyball game by a trans-identifying biological male on the other team testified in support of a North Carolina bill to ban transgender… Read More

April 28, 2023