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…

Politics
Mayra Flores: Hispanics share GOP values of God, family, hard work

The first Mexican-born congresswoman elected in U.S. history has a message for conservatives: Engage Hispanic citizens, who share many of the same core values. Mayra Flores, former representative for Texas’… Read More

April 8, 2025
Government
Colorado House passes ‘deadnaming and misgendering’ bill that threatens parental custody

The Colorado House of Representatives passed a bill that would threaten parental rights over the use of pronouns and “deadnaming” of transgender people. The bill, called… Read More

April 7, 2025
Politics
Astroturf protests; Trump talks trade with Vietnam; DOJ lawyer sidelined

Over the weekend, anti-Trump protests were staged across the U.S., organized by liberal groups funded by billionaire Democrats such as George Soros and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman. The protests, branded… Read More

April 7, 2025
World
Experts sound alarm as assisted suicides for mental health surge 149% in Netherlands

Multiple media accounts are denouncing the Netherlands’ legalized euthanasia regime after a new report documented skyrocketing cases of assisted suicide, especially among those with mental illness. Experts are also highlighting… Read More

April 4, 2025
Government
Musk plans to leave government service but continue to wield cost-cutting axe

Elon Musk plans to leave government service shortly when the end date on his temporary status as a government employee is reached, the White House confirmed Wednesday. Politico… Read More

April 3, 2025