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…

Courts
Minnesota backs off anti-Christian provision for colleges, for now

Following backlash and a lawsuit, a new law that would bar Christian colleges and universities in Minnesota from using statements of faith for student of certain courses won’t be immediately… Read More

June 16, 2023
Government
‘If you love your children, you need to flee California.’ State senator plans to leave, urges parents to do the same over radical custody law

A California state senator said he’s planning to leave the state and urged parents to do the same after a radical gender bill was approved by a Senate committee on… Read More

June 16, 2023
Courts
Arkansas Supreme Court orders school choice reform to go forward

The Arkansas Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling preventing the implementation of the state’s new educational reform law. The LEARNS Act is a series of… Read More

June 15, 2023
Public Education
School choice programs don’t hurt test scores at public schools, says study

Two of Wisconsin’s school choice programs did not harm test scores at public schools, contrary to the predictions of critics. This, according to a new study which also revealed small… Read More

June 15, 2023
Courts
Teacher shot by 1st-grader in Virginia has been fired by school after filing suit, says attorney

The Virginia teacher who was shot by a first-grader has been fired in what her attorney says might be retaliation for her lawsuit against the school. In January, Richneck Elementary School… Read More

June 14, 2023