Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan is Executive Editor of The Lion. A Kansas City native, he’s been an award-winning reporter, editor and opinion writer at newspapers in Kansas, Missouri, Georgia and Texas.

Culture, Opinion
‘Vandalism’? No, a politically motivated arson attack on the pro-life community is an act of terror

One local news report called the perpetrators “vandals.” Likewise, the New York Times called the arson attack of a Wisconsin pro-life group “an… Read More

May 9, 2022
Culture
Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court delivers huge win for religious expression and free speech

The religious in America are no longer second-class citizens in the public square.  That’s the impact of a remarkable unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling… Read More

May 2, 2022
Culture
Scottie Scheffler wears his Christian faith on his sleeve as he dons the green jacket for his first Masters tournament win

Long before he donned the famous green jacket as 2022 Masters Tournament champion Sunday, Scottie Scheffler was wearing his Christian faith on his sleeve.  “Very grateful for… Read More

April 11, 2022
Culture, Public Education
Students as young as kindergarten can identify as transgender and be taught about it, says suburban Kansas City school official

Tyrone Bates, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion coordinator at Shawnee Mission School District (pictured right) | via Twitter. The youngest public school children should be taught… Read More

April 6, 2022
Culture
Parents upset with Disney’s leftward lurch have a wholesome alternative in Missouri’s Silver Dollar City amusement park

With Disney’s odd opposition to parental rights in Florida – and a company executive’s pledge to include “many, many” characters of various sexual… Read More

April 5, 2022