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
Michigan public school superintendent with questionable resume fired after failing to verify academic credentials

A recently hired public school superintendent in Michigan was fired after a deadline to provide verification of her academic credentials passed. Heather Thompson-Luznak was hired in September 2023 by the… Read More

June 10, 2024
Public Education
Former Missouri assistant coach charged with attempted sexual contact with student

A former football assistant coach and substitute teacher in Platte County, Missouri has been released on bail after being charged with attempted sexual contact with a student. Dillon D. Thomas… Read More

June 7, 2024
Culture
World’s largest kids book publisher, Scholastic, puts out ā€˜Pride Guide’ reading list, glossary for teachers

If it’s June, it must be time for the education establishment to fall all over itself pandering to – and some would argue recruiting for – the LGBTQ lobby through… Read More

June 6, 2024
Courts
Missouri appeals court reinstates $4 million verdict for trans student against school district

An Appeals Court in the Western District of Missouri reinstated a jury verdict against a school district that allegedly denied a transgender person use of male restroom and locker room… Read More

June 5, 2024
Culture
Calls for boycott after ā€˜Ms. Rachel’ posts LGBTQ Pride video, extends Mulvaney invite

YouTube superstar and kids content creator Ms. Rachel is facing criticism after posting a pro-Gay Pride video in which she dons a rainbow shirt. The blowback has also shed… Read More

June 4, 2024