John Ransom

John Ransom is a senior contributor at The Lion, having been for many years a national political writer and editor whose work has appeared in The Epoch Times, at Townhall.com, Newsmax, the Daily…

World
Another Congo attack kills 64 Christians as death toll tops 600 in 2025 

An ISIS-backed rebel group killed 64 people at a Catholic parish in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in what was described as a “premeditated” assault.  The latest attack brings… Read More

September 25, 2025
Public Education
From Montclair to Minneapolis, school deficits reveal progressive mismanagement 

Alarming budget deficits in a growing number of public school districts are shining a light on failures to adequately supervise those who spend the money.   The planned termination of COVID-related… Read More

September 24, 2025
Government
Catholic Diocese questions Missouri Western’s refusal of Charlie Kirk prayer vigil

The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph is asking for answers from a Missouri university reportedly not allowing an on-campus prayer vigil to honor Charlie Kirk, who was murdered Sept. Read More

September 23, 2025
Public Education
Superintendent turnover surges due to public education crisis 

Superintendent turnover in public schools has climbed to unprecedented levels, underscoring the broader crisis in public education apparent since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new reports. Data from the ILO… Read More

September 23, 2025
Government
Analysis: Despite rate cut, Federal Reserve struggles to get policy right in new Trump era

In a landmark policy reversal, the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut of 2025 during the Sept. 16-17 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The FOMC lowered its… Read More

September 23, 2025