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.

In light of Trump's actions, we must advocate for humane immigration policies that attract talent, foster innovation, and uphold our values.

Liberal Opinion

January 29

Trump’s immigration crackdown threatens US innovation

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

"Low-skilled" workers must not be overlooked. In fact, in some cases, it's the over-educated, highly-skilled workers that can harm America.

Liberal Opinion

January 28

When it comes to skills, immigrants have the right stuff

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Trump campaigned on making an already-booming economy even better. The American people should hold him to it.

Liberal Opinion

January 27

Voters must hold Trump accountable to his economic promises

Host of The David Pakman Show

No American patriot should defend the pardoning of the domestic terrorists who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Liberal Opinion

January 24

Trump’s mass pardons of Capitol rioters undermines US democracy

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Trump is already doubling down on his campaign promises that will surely leave marginalized populations even less protected.

Liberal Opinion

January 23

Trump wastes no time marginalizing vulnerable communities

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Donald Trump might follow through on some of his most disturbing threats. Here’s how all Americans can respond.

Liberal Opinion

January 22

Here’s how we respond to Trump’s threats in 2025

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

The wildfires can't be blamed on just a few Democrats, and Republicans politicizing the disaster are only making it worse.

Liberal Opinion

January 21

How Republicans exploit LA fires for political gain

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Will the rosy economic promises made by the Trump-Vance campaign come to fruition over the next four years?

Liberal Opinion

January 20

Tracking economic trends from Biden to Trump

Host of The David Pakman Show

Donald Trump now has every advantage to enact his agenda, but he may headed for a lame duck presidency regardless.

Liberal Opinion

January 17

A lame-duck presidency awaits Donald Trump’s second term

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

The people of Los Angeles need your help and support, not your political commentary. Here’s how you can help.

Liberal Opinion

January 16

LA needs your help, not your political commentary

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

President Trump’s blanket pardons took courage and could signal "the beginning of the end of the War on Wrongthink."

Conservative Opinion

January 28

Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons aim to restore liberty, justice

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

There’s a number of things Trump can do over his second term to protect the right to life and restrict abortion access.

Conservative Opinion

January 24

President Trump should reverse Biden’s abuses and protect human life

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

The ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in New Orleans reminds us of the dire consequences of ignoring the larger global ISIS threat.

Conservative Opinion

January 23

New Orleans attack shows US must put ISIS on defense

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Pete Hegseth is smart, patriotic, and tough — just the kind of outsider the Defense Department needs to lead it.

Conservative Opinion

January 22

Pete Hegseth is the right man to lead Department of Defense

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

President Trump and the new Congress must fiercely defend First Amendment rights even if the Supreme Court fails to do so.

Conservative Opinion

January 21

Trump, Congress must protect First Amendment

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

President Biden's farewell sPresident Biden's farewell speech was a failure, reinforcing a legacy that offers little hope for the next generation.eech was a failure, reinforcing a legacy that offers little hope for the next generation.

Conservative Opinion

January 17

Biden’s failed legacy leaves next generation without hope

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Democrats' left-wing policies prioritize ideology over effective governance, worsening issues like the L.A. fires.

Conservative Opinion

January 16

How woke Democratic policies are fueling devastating wildfires

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

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

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