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John Ransom

John Ransom is a Lion 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.

Public Education
Michigan high school halts prayer at banquet after atheist complaints; asks what more it can do to beat back religion

A Michigan high school is stopping prayer at its senior awards banquet after an atheist group sent a letter threatening a lawsuit over a prayer in May. Vicksburg High School,… Read More

August 10, 2023
Public Education
Less service, more pay: Missouri state rep. cautions on 4-day school week as levy increase passes

Proponents of a shortened school week aren’t asking what is best for the kids, says a Missouri lawmaker who represents a large district moving to four days per week while… Read More

August 10, 2023
Education, Missouri
New Missouri school board member elected to listen to parents attacked by district for public ‘listening sessions’

A newly elected Missouri school board member was reprimanded for holding “listening sessions” with parents in a letter signed by six other members of the board. Ozark, Missouri school board… Read More

August 9, 2023
Public Education
Tax dollars wiping bottoms in California as government schools expand reach to 4-year-olds

The government’s push to get kids into schools at a younger age, instead of staying at home with their parents, is leading to unforeseen problems in California. The Los… Read More

August 8, 2023
Public Education
Wisconsin school superintendent threatens parents with legal action over criticism of new counselor who uses ‘they/them’ pronouns

A school district in a small Wisconsin town is facing backlash over a Facebook post introducing a high school counselor who uses “they/them” pronouns.  As a result, Brodhead School District… Read More

August 7, 2023