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.

How will AI transform human societies, and are we humans doing such a good job of running our own societies in the first place?

Liberal Opinion

August 15

Will AI hurt us or help us?

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Autistic individuals are more likely to be targeted by violence and less likely to commit violence themselves, despite Brendan Depa's case.

Liberal Opinion

August 14

Autism doesn’t cause violence, despite Brendan Depa’s case

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

The Republican presidential ticket features two leaders whose lack of empathy poses a significant threat for many Americans.

Liberal Opinion

August 13

The trait Trump, Vance lack could make them better leaders

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Tim Walz is a highly accomplished governor and would excel as vice president. He is an excellent choice as Kamala Harris’s running mate.

Liberal Opinion

August 12

Tim Walz excelled as a governor, will excel further as vice president

Host of The David Pakman Show

Trump is incapable of the kind of self-sacrifice that Joe Biden just made for the country. Harris and Walz now have all the momentum.

Liberal Opinion

August 9

Harris-Walz has all the momentum for 2024 election

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

The ongoing debate over homelessness between California Gov. Newsom and Los Angeles County demonstrates that government is working.

Liberal Opinion

August 8

Clearing tents, arresting homeless doesn’t help end homelessness

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Justice Karen Baker elected Arkansas' first female chief justice; Republicans win all four congressional seats and casino amendment passes.

Liberal Opinion

August 7

End lifetime tenure for federal judges

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Kamala Harris accused of plagiarizing 2007 congressional testimony, copying 80% from Republican DA Paul Logli's statement.

Liberal Opinion

August 6

DEI attacks on Kamala Harris are racist and unfair

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

While Donald Trump could still win, his struggle to surpass 47% of the popular vote in polls suggests the odds are against him.

Liberal Opinion

August 5

Given Harris’ momentum, Trump should be panicking

Host of The David Pakman Show

Kamala Harris’s opportunity to win the Democratic nomination has energized liberal and independent Americans, particularly young voters.

Liberal Opinion

August 2

Political momentum shifts in favor of Kamala Harris

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Here’s why July 4th is a sacred holiday not only for Americans, but for all free people everywhere around the world.

Conservative Opinion

July 3

July 4 is a sacred holiday for all free people

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

The recent Supreme Court decision in the Murthy v. Missouri case undermines Americans' right to free speech.

Conservative Opinion

July 2

SCOTUS’ Murthy v. Missouri ruling will live in infamy

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

President Donald Trump called for the U.S. to have “long-term ownership” of the Gaza Strip as a ceasefire holds between Israel and Hamas.

Conservative Opinion

June 28

Black Americans should vote for Donald Trump

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Americans need a leader who will highlight the country's strengths and "inspire us to get back on the right track."

Conservative Opinion

June 27

What kind of leader America needs

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

A waitress once asked Donald Trump to eliminate the taxes on server tips. It’s actually a good idea, and we’d do well to explore it in depth.

Conservative Opinion

June 26

US should eliminate taxes on server tips

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Commentators warn us of Donald Trump’s dictatorial ambitions, but all they secretly care about is regaining power.

Conservative Opinion

June 25

Anti-Trumpers care about power, not democracy

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Republican lawmakers are correct that Biden's immigration executive order will "incentivize more illegal immigration."

Conservative Opinion

June 21

Biden’s immigration policies are all for show

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

NY Gov. Hochul's reversal on congestion pricing shows Democrats prioritize climate issues only when it won't harm their reelection chances.

Conservative Opinion

June 20

Democrats use climate change issues to help sell liberal agenda

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

If Trump wins in November, he will have a mountain of work ahead to resolve the many security risks poised by waves of immigrants.

Conservative Opinion

June 19

On immigration, Trump will have a mountain to climb

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Any coverup of the Malley affair effectively insulates U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the Biden administration.

Conservative Opinion

June 18

GOP must get to bottom of Rob Malley State Department saga

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow