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
Electricity rates rising in Democrat-led states, steady nationwide, study finds 

Electricity rate increases in the U.S. are concentrated in a small number of Democrat-led states, according to a new analysis that challenges claims of skyrocketing prices… Read More

February 4, 2026
World
US-brokered peace talks resume between Russia, Ukraine

Peace talks involving Russia and Ukraine are set to take place this week in Abu Dhabi, despite protests as Russia continues to attack civilians in Ukraine. The choice of Abu… Read More

February 2, 2026
Courts
Left-wing legal group shops signatures to push ICE prosecutions in Minnesota

An extreme left-wing legal advocacy group is circulating a letter looking for signatures aimed at getting criminal and civil rights prosecutions started against ICE officers in Minnesota. The solicitation is… Read More

January 30, 2026
World
Russia-Ukraine losses could hit 2 million by spring

A security think tank is painting a grim picture of the war between Russia and Ukraine, warning casualties could reach as high as 2 million by this spring if a peace deal isn’t in place. The report from… Read More

January 29, 2026
Culture
CEO says AI risks accelerating faster than controls  

The head of one of America’s leading artificial intelligence companies is warning about the real dangers of AI. The risks are not inconsequential, he said, and could be just… Read More

January 27, 2026