Opinions

Straight Arrow News is committed to fair, factual, unbiased journalism that encourages viewers to make up their own minds. In addition to the facts, we believe it’s vital to hear arguments from all sides of the political spectrum. We hope these different voices will help you reach your own conclusions. The opinions published in this section are solely those of the contributors and do not reflect the views of Straight Arrow News.

If confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, Kennedy could drive significant reforms in addiction policy.

Liberal Opinion

January 15

RFK Jr. at Health Department a chance to tackle drug addiction crisis

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Want to help heal our country’s deep divisions? Here are the three most important changes you can make in 2025.

Liberal Opinion

January 14

America is deeply divided. Here’s what you can do.

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Facebook’s decision to end fact checks is part of a disturbing trend of social media skewing to the right. Here’s what we can do.

Liberal Opinion

January 13

Facebook ending fact-checking will deepen social media bias

Host of The David Pakman Show

Melania Trump's return as First Lady is disappointing given her complicity in supporting her husband’s policies.

Liberal Opinion

January 9

What will Melania do in Donald Trump’s 2nd administration?

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Trump’s broad promise to issue sweeping pardons for Jan. 6 insurrectionists is a dangerous, alarming and un-American threat.

Liberal Opinion

January 8

Justice demands Trump must not pardon Jan. 6 offenders

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

How should Mexico address the challenges of a new president — both within its borders and in its most influential neighboring country?

Liberal Opinion

January 7

Mexicans should brace for Trump’s aggressive policies

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Donald Trump is unlikely to follow through on his promised economic agenda, which could otherwise harm the economy.

Liberal Opinion

January 6

Why Trump is unlikely to follow through on key economic promises

Host of The David Pakman Show

Everyday people must stay involved in the democratic process because those outside the voting class have limited influence over politicians.

Liberal Opinion

January 3

For those disillusioned by election, 2025 is the year to reengage

Dr. Rashad Richey

National TV Political Analyst, Talk Radio Host, Univ. Prof.

Assisted suicide will increasingly become an important subject of political debate in America and around the world.

Liberal Opinion

January 2

Prepare for the public debate on assisted suicide

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff strategy to negotiate better terms isn’t just risky — it’s like playing with dynamite.

Liberal Opinion

December 31

By flirting with tariffs, Trump playing with fire

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Republicans should pass budget reconciliation in one large, ambitious bill. The risks of two bills are simply too high.

Conservative Opinion

January 15

We need one big budget reconciliation bill, not two

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Is Meta genuinely committed to change or simply making a strategic move to seek forgiveness as Trump returns to office?

Conservative Opinion

January 14

Is Meta’s free speech overhaul a power play or real change?

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Trump’s return to D.C. later this month will bring major changes, and puts U.S. federal agencies on notice.

Conservative Opinion

January 10

Expect bold action from President Trump and Congress in 2025

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Major changes are coming to Washington, D.C., with Republicans set to control the House, Senate and presidency.

Conservative Opinion

January 8

Looking forward to major shift in US government

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

The grisly New Orleans terrorist attack shows that the U.S. must re-prioritize jihadist and Islamic supremacist threats.

Conservative Opinion

January 7

Trump must confront jihadism and Islamist supremacism

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Scott Turner is a great choice to serve as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in Trump’s second term.

Conservative Opinion

January 3

Scott Turner is a great choice for Housing and Urban Development

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Putin’s war on memory is being waged in classrooms, textbooks and monuments as he seeks to rewrite Russian and Soviet history.

Conservative Opinion

January 2

Putin wages a war on memory and history in Russia, Ukraine

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Kash Patel and Attorney General-designate Pam Bondi face a tough task restoring credibility to the FBI and DOJ.

Conservative Opinion

December 31

DOJ spied on Congress during ‘Russiagate’ investigation

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

This holiday season is a time to celebrate Republicans reclaiming the presidency and the Senate while retaining their majority in the House.

Conservative Opinion

December 27

Reconnecting with America’s founding principles this Christmas

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Unlike his first term, Trump is currently enjoying a "honeymoon" phase as he prepares to return to the White House — but it won’t last.

Conservative Opinion

December 26

The Trump honeymoon will not last

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

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