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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.

Missouri
Missouri lawsuit to block voter say on four-day school week faces deadline

(Heartlander News) — 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.Passed… 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

(Heartlander News) — 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
Culture
Most cited, hyped climate study of 2024 called into question by researchers

One of the most highly cited climate papers from 2024 is under review by a leading science publication for problems found with its data. Even prior to publication, peer reviewers… Read More

August 7, 2025