John Ransom

John Ransom is a Lion contributor and a national political writer and editor whose work has appeared in The Epoch Times, at Townhall.com, Newsmax, the Daily Caller and IBT.

Public Education
Track coach says he was fired over his concerns about transgender athletes

The track and field coach at an Oregon high school alleges he was fired after he sent letters expressing concern about biological males competing against girls. John Parks, who was… Read More

June 20, 2024
Culture
US surgeon general calls for social media warning labels, echoing conservative book concerns

Health warnings for kids should be affixed to social media platforms, just as was done with tobacco products, says the U.S. Surgeon General. In a new essay published by The… Read More

June 18, 2024
Public Education
New York education officials change grad requirements to include DEI, ‘global citizenship’ and SEL

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) announced new high school graduation requirements to include metrics such as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), global citizenship and… Read More

June 17, 2024
Public Education
Chicago Teachers Union demands $1.7B for ‘climate champions and gender support coordinators’ as deficit looms

Already facing a $400 million budget deficit, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is demanding 4,650 new staff positions at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) at a cost… Read More

June 13, 2024
Public Education
Missouri school board president runs unregistered for-profit food business out of nonprofit youth center she directs

Recently reelected St. Joseph, Missouri School District (SJSD) board president LaTonya Williams is running a personal catering business that sold alcohol without a license and continues to operate out of… Read More

June 13, 2024