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John Ransom

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John Ransom is a political and financial writer and editor whose work has appeared at Townhall.com, Newsmax, the Daily Caller and IBT. He splits his time between the US and Asia.

The lawless city that epitomizes America’s urban decline

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Tens of thousands of people – in particular African Americans – are fleeing Chicago, appalled by a crime wave that is out of control...

Just how did Nancy Pelosi build a $120mn fortune on a $223,000 annual salary?

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John Ransom is a political and financial writer and editor whose work has appeared at Townhall.com, Newsmax, the Daily Caller and IBT. He splits...

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