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John Ransom

John Ransom is a Heartlander News contributor and a national political writer and editor whose work has appeared in The Epoch Times, at Townhall.com, Newsmax, the Daily Caller and IBT.

Opinion
Analysis: Oregon shooting highlights heroism, struggles for generations of men 

The actions of a father in Bend, Oregon, are bringing back into focus how one good man with a gun can make a difference. But the incident… Read More

October 21, 2026
Culture
New study: Illegal immigration was a main driver of housing inflation during Biden-era flood 

The media is reporting that builders are experiencing a labor shortage because of illegal immigration enforcement, claiming the homebuilding market is at a standstill. Read More

October 20, 2026
Government
EXCLUSIVE: Email suggests Missouri House candidate, school board member banked parents’ daycare fees in personal account 

St. Joseph, Missouri, has referred allegations to police that a current Missouri House candidate had parental daycare payments meant for a nonprofit routed to her personal account. Read More

October 20, 2026
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Opinion
Analysis: After years of impending recession talk in the media, 61% of Americans believe it 

A new poll by Harris indicates 61% of U.S. voters believe the nation is enduring a recession. However, the data, including consumer spending… Read More

October 15, 2026
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World
Analysis: Russian Black Sea drone attacks put pressure on NATO as predicted, not where predicted 

Russian drone attacks that have sunk commercial shipping in the Black Sea are threatening the NATO military alliance just as experts have warned over the last several months. Read More

October 14, 2026