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
Iran attacks could provide relief for African Christians 

The massacres of Christian communities in eastern Congo and Nigeria by Islamic extremists could diminish with U.S.-Israeli action against Iran. That’s because the weapons killing Christians in… Read More

March 3, 2026
Culture
Boy Scouts to end ‘woke’ diversity, equity and inclusion policies, says Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon will continue support for Scouting America (Scouts) after the group committed to removing all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. “These, and other changes that Scouting America’s… Read More

February 27, 2026
Government
Trump is reinstating the ‘basics’ of the American Dream, Rep. Rich McCormick tells The Lion

Ahead of the State of the Union speech, Rep. Rich McCormick called President Donald Trump’s policies the “basics” of the American Dream: stable taxes and interest rates, support for families and seniors, pro-business policy and wage… Read More

February 26, 2026
Government
LA school superintendent target of 3 federal raids 

Federal agents executed search warrants Wednesday at three locations tied to Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. The searches covered LAUSD headquarters, his current… Read More

February 25, 2026
Culture
Trans ‘wolf’ teacher fired at school serving children of military families

A controversial Fort Bragg transgender teacher, who reportedly also identifies as a wolf, has been terminated from his position following complaints from families of “sexual fetish behavior.” The firing comes after months of reports to the Department of Defense Education… Read More

February 25, 2026