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
Analysis: Democrat trifecta dominates America’s 11 highest-tax states

A new analysis of state tax burdens reveals the top 11 states extracting the highest share of personal income from their residents are governed by a Democrat trifecta. The… Read More

April 8, 2026
Government
Hegseth hails ‘historic and overwhelming’ victory over Iran

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth described Operation Epic Fury as a decisive campaign against Iran that has obtained all its military objectives. Hegseth appeared with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, at the Pentagon today… Read More

April 8, 2026
World
Drone warfare dominates Russia-Ukraine war as peace prospects dim

The drone war over Ukraine entered a darker chapter this week as Russia launched wave after wave of unmanned aerial attacks targeting civilians. Meanwhile, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy flew to Istanbul for talks that… Read More

April 7, 2026
Government
FBI: Michigan synagogue attack inspired by Iran proxy Hezbollah

Federal investigators said an assault on a Michigan synagogue in March was a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism driven by ideology tied to Iran’s proxy forces. The attack specifically sought to target “the Jewish community and the largest Jewish Temple in Michigan,”… Read More

March 31, 2026
Culture
Communist symbols replace crowns at ‘No Kings’ rallies backed by teachers’ unions

Communist hammer-and-sickle flags flew openly in Times Square Saturday as demonstrators at the nationwide “No Kings” rallies called for a general strike on May 1. Protesters in New York chanted, “There is only one… Read More

March 30, 2026