Michaela Estruth

Michaela Estruth is a staff writer for The Lion. She graduated from Hillsdale College and has written for various publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Federalist, WORLD and…

Government
Trump admin following through on federal cuts amid shutdown

The Trump administration is continuing its promised federal reductions during the ongoing government shutdown, targeting departments such as Education and Treasury, leading to union challenges.  Office of Management and Budget… Read More

October 15, 2025
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: Jessica Valente takes a faith-based approach to teach special education students life skills

When Jesus declared “the first shall be last and the last shall be first,” He didn’t say humility would be easy – but special education teacher Jessica Valente is finding… Read More

October 15, 2025
Culture
Watch: Muralist wows with USA-themed tributes to Charlie Kirk

A young woman is painting patriotic murals across Ohio for her “Freedom Flag Mural Tour” to honor faith and political activist Charlie Kirk. “Charlie Kirk spoke the truth, and the… Read More

October 14, 2025
Government
Ohio bill: AI is not a legal person, cannot marry; its owners are liable for harm

A bill before the Ohio House of Representatives would prohibit artificial intelligence from ever obtaining legal personhood, thus limiting such technology from marriage, possession of property or legal authority. Rep. Read More

October 13, 2025
Courts
ADF defends pregnancy centers’ free speech to discuss abortion reversal

Alliance Defending Freedom opposed the censorship of the terms “abortion pill reversal” and “progesterone” in oral arguments Thursday before an appeals court, arguing pregnancy centers’ speech is protected under the… Read More

October 13, 2025