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.

Donald Trump's threats and intimidation on social media are dangerous and could put individuals at real risk.

Liberal Opinion

August 17

Trump’s threats put witnesses in real physical danger

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

A federal judge's recent order further erodes trust in the United States' most crucial branch of government: the judiciary.

Liberal Opinion

August 16

America’s judiciary branch is failing us

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

In America, politics can get so petty that even an innocuous country music song can stir up a ton of fuss.

Liberal Opinion

August 15

In America, politics are peculiar, petty and partisan

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Given former President Donald Trump's commanding lead in the GOP primary, is there a realistic opportunity for any of his competitors?

Liberal Opinion

August 14

Do any Republican candidates stand a chance against Trump?

Host of The David Pakman Show

It isn't surprising that Christian evangelicals are more interested in the teachings of Trump than in those of Jesus Christ.

Liberal Opinion

August 11

Why evangelical Christians hail Trump as their savior

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

It's time to bend the rules and allow Trump's trial to be televised, giving Americans an unedited, less biased account of the facts.

Liberal Opinion

August 10

Why Trump’s trial should be televised

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

For many, the Barbie movie suggests women don't have to put up with toxic masculinity. Will female voters follow that advice next November?

Liberal Opinion

August 9

‘Barbie’ has a message white female voters should heed in 2024

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

As prominent politicians age, it's clear that a mandatory retirement age for elected federal officials is becoming increasingly necessary.

Liberal Opinion

August 8

Mandatory retirement for older politicians is long overdue

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Trump said he could be jailed for 561 years but it's way more likely the former president evades incarceration altogether.

Liberal Opinion

August 7

Trump could spend 6 lifetimes in prison

Host of The David Pakman Show

If Donald Trump is indicted in Fulton County, GA, he should be treated to a long overdue mug shot like any other defendant.

Liberal Opinion

August 4

How has Donald Trump avoided the mug shot?

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Congress must do more to help consumers know what a visit to the doctor will cost them before the bill arrives.

Conservative Opinion

May 19

We can fight healthcare inflation with cost transparency

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

To avoid a default and restore confidence, President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy must quickly resolve their debt ceiling standoff.

Conservative Opinion

May 18

Debt ceiling standoff between Biden and GOP must end quickly

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

China's Xi Jinping is trying to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, a move that could undermine the U.S.'s standing on the global stage.

Conservative Opinion

May 17

China playing peacemaker in Ukraine makes US look weak

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Ben Weingarten testified before a House Subcommittee about how the Department of Homeland Security enables the silencing of dissent.

Conservative Opinion

May 16

My House subcommittee testimony on censorship laundering

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

A credit crunch could be coming. Here are some important tips to help steer households through a world with tighter lending standards.

Conservative Opinion

May 15

Tips to prepare for a looming credit crunch

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

As police officers work tirelessly to keep our streets safe, progressives and liberals do whatever they can to strip them of their morale.

Conservative Opinion

May 12

Police not getting support they need in cities led by liberals

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Fighting in Sudan prompted the U.S. government to evacuate embassy staff, but should private American citizens receive the same treatment?

Conservative Opinion

May 12

Did the US government abandon its private citizens in Sudan?

Katherine Zimmerman

Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

SpaceX founder Elon Musk, with his Starship factory, Falcon 9 rockets, and Mars plans, is the entrepreneur of his generation.

Conservative Opinion

May 10

SpaceX founder Elon Musk is the entrepreneur of his generation

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

A new lawsuit accuses the government of partnering with Big Tech to censor free speech on social media platforms.

Conservative Opinion

May 9

Will lawsuits finally hold Biden censorship regime accountable?

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Silicon Valley Bank was mismanaged but federal regulators missed signs that the bank was in trouble and played a key role in the failure.

Conservative Opinion

May 8

To prevent another SVB, the Fed must enforce rules already in place

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group