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.

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.

Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg’s expensive blast-proof bunker in Hawaii raises alarming questions about the future state of the world.

Liberal Opinion

January 4

Are billionaire bunkers a warning to us all?

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

The issues that will shape 2024 are taking form. Here are the top three predictions ranging from the Supreme Court to Taylor Swift.

Liberal Opinion

January 3

My top 3 predictions for 2024

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Mike Johnson, a champion of family values who’s committed to curbing government spending, is the ideal House speaker for Republicans.

Conservative Opinion

November 3

House Speaker Mike Johnson is the right man for the times

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

The Right thinks ousting Kevin McCarthy and appointing Mike Johnson as speaker gives them an advantage. In reality, not much will change.

Conservative Opinion

November 2

Changing speakers isn’t actually going to help Republicans

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

The only way Israel can protect its citizens is to completely destroy Hamas, regardless of the unpopularity of its military campaign.

Conservative Opinion

November 1

Israel must completely destroy Hamas no matter what critics say

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Douglass Mackey's severe sentence for creating a satirical tweet is deeply troubling and could even impact the outcome of Trump's cases.

Conservative Opinion

October 31

Douglass Mackey’s jailing threatens First Amendment rights

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Liberal lawmakers’ refusal to condemn Hamas sends the wrong message to everyone — including to their own voters.

Conservative Opinion

October 27

Hypocritical liberals demand ceasefire but refuse to condemn Hamas

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

In light of the brutal Hamas terrorist attack, here's what both Israel and the U.S. must do to stay one step ahead of their adversaries.

Conservative Opinion

October 26

US, Israeli counterterrorism policy must adjust after Hamas attack

Katherine Zimmerman

Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Voters should closely follow the Biden impeachment inquiry as additional damaging information is likely to emerge as the inquiry progresses.

Conservative Opinion

October 25

Momentum is building in the Biden impeachment inquiry

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

President Joe Biden went to Israel to secure aid for Gaza and deter a larger war. His policies may do the opposite.

Conservative Opinion

October 24

Biden’s idea of support for Israel is a boon to Iran, Hamas

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Conservative values and identities, including Christianity and individuality, are the key to good parenting.

Conservative Opinion

October 20

Conservative values are key to parenting

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Young people aren't getting married and settling down. Housing prices are to blame. Governments at all levels can and should intervene.

Conservative Opinion

October 19

Government can and should solve housing crisis

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute