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…

Culture
Shooter accused in California ABC station attack allegedly planned further assaults, part of rising political violence 

Federal prosecutors say the man accused of opening fire on an ABC affiliate in Sacramento left evidence of planning additional attacks, underscoring what officials describe as… Read More

September 26, 2025
World
Another Congo attack kills 64 Christians as death toll tops 600 in 2025 

An ISIS-backed rebel group killed 64 people at a Catholic parish in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in what was described as a “premeditated” assault. The latest attack… Read More

September 25, 2025
Public Education
From Montclair to Minneapolis, school deficits reveal progressive mismanagement 

Alarming budget deficits in a growing number of public school districts are shining a light on failures to adequately supervise those who spend the money. The planned termination of… Read More

September 24, 2025
Government
Catholic Diocese questions Missouri Western’s refusal of Charlie Kirk prayer vigil

The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph is asking for answers from a Missouri university reportedly not allowing an on-campus prayer vigil to honor Charlie Kirk, who was murdered Sept. Read More

September 23, 2025
Public Education
Superintendent turnover surges due to public education crisis 

Superintendent turnover in public schools has climbed to unprecedented levels, underscoring the broader crisis in public education apparent since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new reports. Data from the ILO… Read More

September 23, 2025