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.

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

9/11 unleashed an era of mass warrantless surveillance. Now, a bipartisan bill called the GSRA hopes to rein it in.

Liberal Opinion

November 15

All Americans should support proposed privacy bill

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

As pro-Palestinian sentiments rise, so does the backlash against Israel. Americans must not forget Hamas' brutal attack on the Jewish state.

Liberal Opinion

November 14

Don’t move on from Hamas’ horrific attack on Israel

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

With Trump a virtual lock, a general election race against President Biden will be determined by voter turnout.

Liberal Opinion

November 13

With Trump polling far ahead, Republican primary already over

Host of The David Pakman Show

Hillary Clinton compared Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler, and warned Americans that Trump fully intends to become a dictator.

Liberal Opinion

November 10

Trump, like Hitler, aspires for dictatorship

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

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

The first GOP primary debate featured great candidates and great questions while avoiding too much talk of Trump.

Conservative Opinion

August 30

GOP fields impressive candidates, great first debate

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Are recent decisions by the DOJ aimed at shielding the Biden administration rather than genuinely pursuing legal actions against Hunter?

Conservative Opinion

August 29

Is Biden and DOJ conflict an act to protect the administration?

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

China is seeing decreasing economic growth, and some think they will experience a collapse similar to Japan's back in 1989.

Conservative Opinion

August 28

China’s economic decline mirroring Japan’s past

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

Elections are about ideas, not entertainment, and Americans need to make more careful choices with their votes.

Conservative Opinion

August 25

Elections are about ideas, not superficial entertainment

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Some politicians are suggesting a mandatory national service corp to improve American, but the country is too divided for that to work.

Conservative Opinion

August 24

Partisan divide makes a new national service corps impossible

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute