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.

A Trump victory in the general election would bring on a new wave of acute stress that humans may be ill-equipped to manage.

Liberal Opinion

January 18

Another Trump presidency could cause widespread apathy and despair

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Given the potential threat of another world war, preventing Trump from securing a second term must be the top priority for Americans.

Liberal Opinion

January 17

With WWIII looming, America can’t afford to give Trump another term

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Conservative pundits have been attacking Harvard from every possible angle, but the world’s best university is here to stay.

Liberal Opinion

January 16

Why Harvard is here to stay

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Arguments from Trump's legal team in favor of total presidential immunity can seem complicated. Here’s how those arguments break down.

Liberal Opinion

January 15

Breaking down Trump’s total immunity argument

Host of The David Pakman Show

As we reflect on the meaning of historical progress, we learn that each new generation has two key responsibilities.

Liberal Opinion

January 12

Each generation has two key responsibilities

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

2024 is not shaping up to be a good year for LGBTQ+ rights, and if Donald Trump gets his way, the future may be even more grim.

Liberal Opinion

January 11

Trump turns against LGBTQ+ community

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

The United States should take action now to confront the growing threats of online misinformation and disinformation.

Liberal Opinion

January 10

US must take action against disinformation crisis

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to roll out a Secure Docket Card program, distributing 10,000 ID cards to migrants in up to four US cities this summer, as reported by Fox News.

Liberal Opinion

January 9

2024 will be a year for immigrants

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

The groundwork is already laid for some major events to play out in 2024. Here are my top 4 big political predictions.

Liberal Opinion

January 8

4 big predictions for 2024

Host of The David Pakman Show

The U.S. is notorious for its two-party political system--but does our democracy need to be this way, or is there a better way?

Liberal Opinion

January 5

Americans deserve more than two political parties

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Despite the trials George Washington faced at Christmastime, he remained faithful and dedicated to the U.S. — Americans today should, too.

Conservative Opinion

December 22

George Washington is an inspiration for American holiday spirit

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

If Ukraine is left vulnerable without U.S. aid, the outcome for the United States would be worse than its retreat from Afghanistan in 2021.

Conservative Opinion

December 21

If America cuts off Ukraine aid, Putin will never stop aggression

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

The United Nations report on cutting beef production is not realistic for consumers. People should not be swayed by the proposed solutions.

Conservative Opinion

December 20

UN recommendations on beef and climate change have no teeth

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Hunter Biden claims to be the victim of a political witch hunt, but in fact the DOJ should be more aggressive with its indictment, not less.

Conservative Opinion

December 19

Hunter Biden, DOJ should both lose on tax charges

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Xi Jinping can and should learn from American experiences with housing and financial crisis. Whether he’ll choose to do so is uncertain.

Conservative Opinion

December 18

China can learn from US history in housing, financial crisis

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

It's vital we remember other atrocities waged against the Jewish people and allow Israel to defend itself to the best of its capabilities.

Conservative Opinion

December 15

US veto of UN ceasefire resolution was the right call to protect Israel

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Hunter Biden's leveraging of his father's name to attract clients — and the president's acceptance of this practice — is troubling.

Conservative Opinion

December 14

Hunter Biden’s tax evasion charges not the worst part of controversy

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

The rush to implement green technologies, like EV infrastructure, may not be the optimal direction for the country.

Conservative Opinion

December 13

Biden should pump brakes on EV mandates

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Hunter Biden faces new tax-related charges, raising questions about whether the Department of Justice has been improperly shielding Biden.

Conservative Opinion

December 12

New Hunter Biden indictment may force DOJ to admit to obstruction

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

The U.S. economy continues to break records, but "labor dehoarding” means that layoffs may be just over the horizon.

Conservative Opinion

December 11

After pandemic ‘labor hoarding,’ hospitality jobs may be cut

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group