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.

To end poverty, hunger and homelessness in America, tax the rich and vote blue. It's a simple truth that too many voters don't grasp.

Liberal Opinion

November 29

To address poverty, tax the rich and vote blue

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

President Biden hasn't focused enough attention on Latinos, which may lose him the vote and potentially cost him the election.

Liberal Opinion

November 28

Biden risks losing Latino vote in 2024 election

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Biden has effectively nurtured a successful economy. Republicans lack accurate evidence to prove otherwise.

Liberal Opinion

November 27

Republicans cannot prove Biden’s economy is a disaster

Host of The David Pakman Show

Donald Trump’s latest sinister rhetoric, especially his use of “vermin,” is straight from the playbook of Adolf Hitler.

Liberal Opinion

November 24

Trump’s ‘vermin’ rhetoric is straight from Hitler playbook

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter leaves behind a legacy characterized by compassion, tolerance, and a strong advocacy for the mentally ill.

Liberal Opinion

November 24

Rosalynn Carter’s humanitarian legacy transcends her first lady role

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

While the fentanyl agreement with China is positive, Biden must tackle the root causes of substance abuse in the U.S.

Liberal Opinion

November 22

Biden’s fentanyl strategy overly focused on China

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Don't underestimate America's fortunate geographic situation, with peaceful neighbors to the north and hard-working neighbors to the south.

Liberal Opinion

November 21

Americans should be grateful for Mexican, Canadian neighbors

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Amidst numerous trials and courtroom demands, former President Trump faces the risk of a momentum reversal in his GOP bid.

Liberal Opinion

November 20

How Trump could end up losing the Republican nomination

Host of The David Pakman Show

A U.S. District Court dismissed a lawsuit that would disqualify Donald Trump from appearing on West Virginia's presidential ballot.

Liberal Opinion

November 17

Trump’s proposed policies violate 14th Amendment

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Civilians have suffered severely in the Israel-Hamas war, but the blame for this conflict should not be theirs to carry.

Liberal Opinion

November 16

Israel-Hamas war should not punish innocent civilians in Gaza

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

The DOJ briefed a House committee about an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct in Special Counsel Jack Smith's office.

Conservative Opinion

September 13

Jack Smith’s rigged crusade in United States v. Donald Trump

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

There's an effort by the left to target conservative Supreme Court justices as part of a strategy to prevent Trump's reelection bid.

Conservative Opinion

September 12

Left’s assault on Supreme Court an attempt to discourage Trump

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

As the total U.S. national debt approaches $33 trillion, Americans should be more concerned with the increasing interest payments.

Conservative Opinion

September 11

US debt interest is cause for concern

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

Congress needs to pass a new budget, and listening to the House Freedom Caucus is key to making meaningful progress.

Conservative Opinion

September 8

Let’s hear from House Freedom Caucus in federal budget talks

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Biden's declining popularity began in the summer of 2021, overlapping with gas prices, inflation and a messy withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Conservative Opinion

September 7

Biden’s declining popularity began in Afghanistan

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Russian President Vladimir Putin is a ruthless individual who must be stopped in the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Conservative Opinion

September 6

Ruthless Putin must be stopped in Ukraine

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

U.S. green energy policies aim to combat climate change, but enrich and empower China in the process.

Conservative Opinion

September 5

US green energy transition benefits red China

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Policymakers depending on potentially biased information should consider a more nuanced analysis to make informed policy decisions.

Conservative Opinion

September 5

The truth about corporate lending and credit tightening

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

With the 2024 presidential race heating up, Republicans must unite behind one candidate and gimmicky contenders should simply exit the race.

Conservative Opinion

September 5

Republicans need to unite around one candidate

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Voting reforms may be polarizing, but if you look at the actual data, the changes have minimal partisan impact on voter turnout.

Conservative Opinion

August 31

Voting reforms have minimal partisan impact on electoral turnout

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute