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
Democrats, teachers’ unions, socialists join forces to shut down schools for communist holiday

Teachers’ unions forced school closures in U.S. cities Friday as part of the national “May Day Strong” protest, leaving families scrambling for childcare while students lost instructional time. The… Read More

May 1, 2026
Government
Analysis: Fed leaves rates unchanged; Powell decides to stay, setting up Trump showdown

Jerome Powell announced Wednesday he will remain at the Federal Reserve after his chairmanship expires, citing what he called unprecedented attacks on the “independence” of the central bank. His decision… Read More

April 30, 2026
Culture
‘Very dangerous spot’: Report concedes left-wing violence rising to 30-year high

Violence among domestic left-wing groups is surging, surpassing so-called right-wing violence last year, according to a report from the non-partisan Center for Strategic and International Studies. Although the report… Read More

April 29, 2026
World
Iran works alternate trade routes as blockade presents oil storage crisis

As the U.S. blockade against Iranian ports threatens long-term damage to the country’s oil infrastructure, Pakistan is opening up an overland shipping route to Iran, which is activating trade routes through the Caspian Sea. The Pakistan… Read More

April 27, 2026
Opinion
Analysis: Congressional disapproval hits record as midterm focus looms providing opportunity for Trump

A new poll shows congressional approval ratings have dropped to 10%, just above an all-time low. The results could help President Donald Trump contrast himself favorably with Congress as he prepares for the… Read More

April 24, 2026