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
Teachers’ union president Weingarten touts AI to delete embarrassing social media posts

The president of the second largest teachers’ union is marketing a new artificial intelligence “clean-up” tool to teachers that post embarrassing or controversial messages to social media. Randy… Read More

May 11, 2023
Public Education
Missouri school board member resigns on trans issues, as district test scores plummet

A Missouri school board member has resigned to move out of state, saying she longer feels “safe” as the state Legislature was considering a ban on irreversible transgender medical… Read More

May 10, 2023
Public Education
Florida law allows teachers to restrict social media use in classrooms in pursuit of ‘traditional education,’ says DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will allow teachers to limit the use of social media and cell phone devices by students in the classroom. “It… Read More

May 10, 2023
Culture, Public Education
Gov. Youngkin: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion went ‘off the rails’

Virginia’s Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin, says that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), while laudable a decade ago, has “gone off the rails” because of political manipulation. “The concept… Read More

May 10, 2023
Culture
Missouri bills restricting trans treatments for minors and sports participation head to governor

Two bills that would regulate transgender care on minors and prohibit males from competing as girls in sports are headed to the desk of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. Read More

May 10, 2023