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
More public school students failing in key grades than before, says nationwide school testing report

Despite evidence of some educational recovery, more 4th and 8th graders are failing in math and reading than before, according to a new report from the… Read More

May 31, 2023
Culture
Critics say ‘woke’ agendas are now killing high school debate

A growing number of critics are warning that censorship, which is part and parcel of the “woke” political agenda, is now a danger to high school debate. “Left-wing professors, institutions… Read More

May 30, 2023
Public Education
Local news ‘investigative report’ uses Democratic Party head to bash conservative school board, but fails to mention her job

A local station in North Carolina used the head of the local Democratic Party to bash conservative school board members, without disclosing her party or job title. In a… Read More

May 30, 2023
Courts
Pence-affiliated policy org files brief in school lawsuit that inspired Florida parental rights law

A public policy non-profit founded by former Vice President Mike Pence has filed an amicus brief in support of a family appealing their case against a Florida school district’s attempt… Read More

May 26, 2023
Public Education
Report: Bill Gates funds radical education ‘equity’ group with direct contact to Biden admin

Documents obtained by Fox News show billionaire Bill Gates has funded tens of millions of dollars to a radical education ‘equity’ group with direct ties to the Biden administration. The… Read More

May 26, 2023