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.

Trump’s plans to deport millions may be dangerous, but those plans are firmly rooted in previous U.S. episodes of xenophobia.

Liberal Opinion

March 12

Trump’s xenophobia risks repeating past US mistakes

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

The Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump’s eligibility does not impact Democratic strategies to win in November. We still need to mobilize and get voters to show up.

Liberal Opinion

March 11

After Supreme Court ruling, Democrats must mobilize and vote

Host of The David Pakman Show

The Supreme Court stripped states of their power to enforce the U.S. Constitution in order to permit Trump to run as a presidential candidate.

Liberal Opinion

March 8

Supreme Court wrong in overturning Trump’s Colorado ruling

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

The U.S. should stop shipping arms to Israel and reassess its position on the Israel-Hamas war. Netanyahu's policies will not end this war.

Liberal Opinion

March 7

US should stop providing arms to Israel

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

The laws governing outer space lag dangerously behind the rapid technological progress that humans have achieved in recent decades.

Liberal Opinion

March 6

World must update governing structures for outer space

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

As November approaches, there isn't sufficient time for the emergence of a Democratic alternative to replace the aging and unpopular Biden.

Liberal Opinion

March 5

Democrats picked the wrong horse, might wind up with Trump

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Nikki Haley is poised as a backup if Trump is unable to finish his presidential run, but it's unclear if MAGA voters would endorse her.

Liberal Opinion

March 4

No guarantee Haley will get Republican nomination should Trump falter

Host of The David Pakman Show

United States President Joe Biden is calling for a tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, citing unfair competition in the market.

Liberal Opinion

March 1

Biden impeachment inquiry has no evidence

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

The Alabama ruling might ruin the IVF system and leave aspiring parents without any hope of starting a family. They call it “pro-life.”

Liberal Opinion

February 29

Alabama ruling destroys IVF and is not ‘pro-life’

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Alabama's Supreme Court ruling that counts IVF embryos as children is undemocratic and highlights the state's hypocrisy.

Liberal Opinion

February 28

Alabama IVF ruling exposes shocking hypocrisy

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Caucuses and primaries are approaching, and voters want former President Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden on the ballot.

Conservative Opinion

January 10

Trump, Biden will be 2024 presidential nominees

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

A focus on diversity, equity and inclusion threatens the integrity of American higher education, and produces catastrophes like Claudine Gay.

Conservative Opinion

January 9

Claudine Gay, DEI are threats to US higher education

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Nikki Haley’s comments on the Civil War are not a whitewashing of slavery or of the war itself. In fact, Haley was correct.

Conservative Opinion

January 5

Nikki Haley had it right on slavery, Civil War

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Six in 10 Americans view illegal immigration under President Biden as a 'very serious' problem, compared to only 35% in favor of a border wall in 2017.

Conservative Opinion

January 3

Biden must defend America’s southern border, too

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Our ruling class will stop at nothing to destroy Donald Trump as the representative of tens of millions of Americans.

Conservative Opinion

January 2

My biggest 2024 prediction involves Trump and the ruling class

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

As the 2024 election nears, conservatives can't allow the Left to steer values away from the principles that have defined nation's greatness.

Conservative Opinion

December 29

Conservatives must stand united heading into the 2024 election

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

The "over-the-top rhetoric" surrounding Georgia's voting laws enacted in the wake of the 2020 presidential election was destructive.

Conservative Opinion

December 28

Why the frenzy over Georgia’s voting laws was misplaced

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

While it appears Biden and Trump are poised to be the 2024 nominees, the outcome of a caucus or primary could unveil an unexpected candidate.

Conservative Opinion

December 27

2024 Iowa and New Hampshire contests might surprise

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Biden's policy of appeasing and negotiating with those who seize Americans and hold them hostage is the wrong approach for the country.

Conservative Opinion

December 26

White House appeasing Iran fosters continued hostage-taking

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

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