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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.

World
Trump sobered in expectations for Putin summit regarding Russia-Ukraine war 

The leader of the free world will meet the leader of the “axis of evil” in Alaska today at a summit aimed at ending the three-year-old Russia-Ukraine war. The… Read More

August 15, 2025
Missouri
Missouri lawsuit to block voter say on four-day school week faces deadline

(The Heartlander) — A new Missouri law giving voters a say on whether local schools can use a four-day week faces a legal challenge as a key election deadline approaches. Read More

August 13, 2025
Public Education
Missouri school district’s six-figure settlement with incoming superintendent raises questions 

A Missouri school district is under investigation after reaching a six-figure separation agreement just days before a new superintendent was to start work. The Francis Howell School District (FHSD)… Read More

August 13, 2025
Government
Increased Chinese activity in Arctic highlights Trump’s emphasis on US shipbuilding

Fixed wing U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) aircraft overflew two Chinese intelligence vessels operating in the U.S. portion of the Arctic – part of an increasingly active Chinese presence there, the… Read More

August 12, 2025
Politics
KC government grocery flop: A cautionary tale for NYC’s socialist dreams

(The Heartlander) — Kansas City’s government-funded grocery store is failing, in what may be a stark warning for New York. Multiple problems, but mostly high crime,… Read More

August 8, 2025