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…

Public Education
New study shows preschoolers with ‘higher cognitive’ development after staying home during COVID lockdowns 

Nationwide testing has revealed devastating consequences for students from COVID-19 lockdowns. But now there’s some good news. A new study from Canada shows that for preschoolers, staying at home… Read More

December 1, 2023
Public Education
Immigration crisis causing chaos, budget trouble for New York City schools

Immigrants housed in New York City will be shuffled to new shelters as required under city sanctuary rules for non-citizens, causing chaos in the public school system. The surge of… Read More

November 30, 2023
Public Education
Unions compel empty schools to remain open amid declining enrollment, financial troubles

Teachers’ unions are forcing empty schools to remain open after pushing to keep them closed during the pandemic. Classrooms in many schools are empty or partially-filled,… Read More

November 30, 2023
Culture
Biden admin to Border Patrol agents: Use preferred pronouns of illegal immigrants

As the immigration crisis at the southern border continues, Border Patrol agents have been directed by the Biden administration to only use preferred pronouns of illegal immigrants being detained. The… Read More

November 28, 2023
Opinion
New Dept. of Ed. report hypes child arrests in schools, ignores violence data

A new report from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) hyping arrests at elementary schools is being used by progressives at the DOE who want to defund police. The report… Read More

November 27, 2023