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.

Presidents, like police officers, should have to pass psychological and behavioral health tests prior to serving. Trump would certainly fail.

Liberal Opinion

February 27

Presidents should have to pass psychological screening

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Tucker Carlson fell for some of the oldest propaganda tricks in the authoritarian playbook, and what he saw in Moscow was essentially staged.

Liberal Opinion

February 26

Tucker Carlson’s Moscow trip was a classic propaganda set

Host of The David Pakman Show

Tucker Carlson is a propagandist for the far- right, from Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin, and he’s only going to keep getting worse from here.

Liberal Opinion

February 23

Putin lectures Tucker Carlson, blames US for war in Ukraine

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Even if Donald Trump ultimately meets his financial obligations as determined by verdicts, it might not necessarily be positive news.

Liberal Opinion

February 22

Why I fear the financial judgments against corrupt Trump

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Georgia's SB63 is unconstitutional, defies Citizens United, crowds our prisons, and will be deeply harmful to the people of Georgia.

Liberal Opinion

February 21

Georgia SB63 bail bill defies Citizens United and hurts Georgians

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Ronald Reagan would disapprove of the path the Republican Party has followed under Donald Trump's leadership.

Liberal Opinion

February 20

What would Reagan think of Trump’s chaotic Republican Party?

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Joe Biden has been the best president since FDR, and the president’s advanced age is no excuse to vote for a man like Donald Trump.

Liberal Opinion

February 19

Despite his age, Joe Biden is the best pick for 2024

Host of The David Pakman Show

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley received significant support from Republican primary voters in Pennsylvania despite withdrawing from the presidential race two months prior.

Liberal Opinion

February 16

Nikki Haley’s claim Trump is in ‘decline’ will not save her

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

A fake CGI Super Bowl might be funny, but what about fake images of war and fake political narratives? The disinformation crisis is growing.

Liberal Opinion

February 15

Fake CGI Super Bowl a reminder of the disinformation crisis

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

The negligent mother of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley has correctly been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

Liberal Opinion

February 14

The jury got it right in Jennifer Crumbley case

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

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

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

Allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports is unjust and poses a potential threat to the safety of cisgender women.

Conservative Opinion

December 8

Transgender athletes are a threat to women’s sports

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education