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.

Identity politics is a new phrase with a long history, and Trump is just the latest example of how powerful it can be.

Liberal Opinion

November 19

White identity politics scores another win

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

As Democrats process the shock of their 2024 losses, here are the top contenders who might already be planning for 2028.

Liberal Opinion

November 18

Top Democrat contenders for 2028 presidential run

Host of The David Pakman Show

Even if Republican senators oppose Matt Gaetz's nomination, Trump could still bypass them by making a recess appointment.

Liberal Opinion

November 15

Trump’s path to confirming alleged sex trafficker as attorney general

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Many of Trump’s most unsettling appointees, once vocal critics of the president-elect, have now become his most loyal supporters.

Liberal Opinion

November 14

Trump’s extreme MAGA loyalist appointees are cause for alarm

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Sonia Sotomayor has every right to remain on the U.S. Supreme Court, and forcing her out now would be foolish and unethical.

Liberal Opinion

November 13

Sonia Sotomayor can and should remain on Supreme Court

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

What factors drove Trump’s success with Latino voters, and how significant was their dissatisfaction with the Democratic platform?

Liberal Opinion

November 12

Trump’s Latino gains were beyond my imagination

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Following Donald Trump’s surprising yet disappointing victory, it's time to confront how this outcome came about and what lies ahead.

Liberal Opinion

November 11

Blind devotion and ignorance deliver victory for Trump

Host of The David Pakman Show

People, not politicians, are the drivers of forward American progress over time. Trump’s victory is a setback, but it’s not the end.

Liberal Opinion

November 8

American politics failed, but the American people won’t

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Americans need time to process their grief, anger, frustration and fear. But tomorrow will come. Where do we go from here?

Liberal Opinion

November 7

Americans have tough work ahead if they want to remain free

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Whatever your stance is on affirmative action, university legacy admissions need to end. California’s Gov. Newsom is tackling the issue.

Liberal Opinion

November 5

Newsom has it right, legacy admissions have to go

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Democrats’ preferred voting method appears to be shifting from mail-in to in-person, partly due to concerns about ballot harvesting.

Conservative Opinion

November 7

Why Democrats have soured on mail-in voting

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Illegal contributions through this Democratic fundraising platform could threaten election integrity and warrant close scrutiny.

Conservative Opinion

November 6

ActBlue donations could be enormous online fundraising scandal

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

For real change, the Washington Post should admit its credibility has declined due to "actual bias and journalistic failings."

Conservative Opinion

November 5

Three ways the Washington Post can restore its credibility

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Americans should embrace religious values to move past government dependency.

Conservative Opinion

November 1

Americans should embrace religious principles for stronger nation

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Putin is throwing all his men into the Ukraine meat grinder, and he’s quickly running out. What does it mean for the future of the war?

Conservative Opinion

October 31

Putin’s war is running out of men

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

The Senate and the White House are both up for grabs in the 2024 election. Here are the states that will make the biggest impact.

Conservative Opinion

October 30

Control of the Senate is also at stake in 2024 election

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Left-leaning anti-disinformation groups are targeting social media, climate science denial, and anti-vax misinformation.

Conservative Opinion

October 29

The global censorship-industrial complex

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Vice President Kamala Harris doesn’t grasp the impact of her words and references a 2021 incident to illustrate her point.

Conservative Opinion

October 25

When cornered, Harris turns to ‘word salad’ or untruths

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

The death of Yahya Sinwar is a good thing for America, for Israel, and for all those who hope for an end to the Israel-Hamas war.

Conservative Opinion

October 23

Sinwar’s death a good thing for both Israel and America

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

In an increasingly chaotic and dangerous world, Republican nominee Donald Trump serves as a strong deterrent against emerging threats.

Conservative Opinion

October 22

Trump is America’s best defense against global threats

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

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