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.

The reason California has so many homeless people is there's a lack of affordable housing — and it's up to the government to change that.

Liberal Opinion

August 3

California needs more affordable housing for homeless

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

An obscure ordinance in Phoenix is targeting Black women for how they dress, accusing them of "manifesting prostitution."

Liberal Opinion

August 2

Black people more likely to be arrested under Phoenix dress code

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Republicans will talk about drug abuse in the upcoming primary, but now they've changed their tune and seem sympathetic to addicts.

Liberal Opinion

August 1

Since when are Republicans sympathetic to drug addicts?

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

While some aspects of a whistleblower's claims about UAPs may hold elements of truth, we need evidence before accepting the allegations.

Liberal Opinion

July 31

UAP, UFO hearings claims need more proof

Host of The David Pakman Show

Congress has introduced legislation requiring the declassification of information related to what the government has learned about UAPs.

Liberal Opinion

July 28

Is the government hiding proof of UAPs?

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

The 'Barbie' movie should not be politically divisive, and Republican's need to leave their political views out of the theater.

Liberal Opinion

July 27

The ‘Barbie’ movie shouldn’t be politically divisive

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

The governor of Louisiana has been granting pardons to convicted murderers, with the latest pardon announced on Dec. 19.

Liberal Opinion

July 26

Prisoners and guards are suffering in extreme heat

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Former VP Mike Pence may testify at the trial related to former President Donald Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

Liberal Opinion

July 25

Mike Pence finally stands tall on the campaign trail

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Cornel West's progressive candidacy could divide the Democratic vote, potentially leading to an impact similar to voting for Trump.

Liberal Opinion

July 24

Cornel West could be a spoiler in the 2024 election

Host of The David Pakman Show

With the amount of power the Supreme Court has, there needs to be an enforceable code of ethics to keep justices like Kavanaugh in line.

Liberal Opinion

July 21

Justice Kavanaugh proves the Supreme Court needs more oversight

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

The Left's attacks on Clarence Thomas are an attempt to weaken the Supreme Court in light of its conservative rulings like overturning Roe.

Conservative Opinion

May 5

Timing of the Left’s attacks on Justice Thomas cannot be ignored

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

The pandemic lockdowns elminated foot traffic in some U.S. cities. That led to a rise in crime and social decay that may linger for years.

Conservative Opinion

May 4

Blame lockdowns for urban doom loop in Portland, San Francisco

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

House Republicans passed a bill that raises the debt ceiling and cuts spending by $4 trillion, but so far, President Biden isn't budging.

Conservative Opinion

May 3

GOP is the only game in town on debt ceiling

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

The bipartisan and overly broad RESTRICT Act is squarely aimed at TikTok, but Congress would be better off using another bill to ban the app.

Conservative Opinion

May 2

TikTok killer RESTRICT Act is too broad for its own good

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

A new Biden administration rule will make some mortgage borrowers with good credit pay higher fees, and that's not fair.

Conservative Opinion

May 1

Biden mortage rule punishes people who pay their bills

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

The recently House-passed Limit, Save, Grow Act is a viable solution to the debt ceiling stalemate between Biden and the Republicans.

Conservative Opinion

April 28

Biden has no good answer to GOP’s Limit, Save, Grow Act

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

For Republicans to win in 2024, the GOP has to add white college-educated suburban voters to its rural base..

Conservative Opinion

April 27

GOP needs suburban voters in 2024 election

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

The French have taken to the streets to protest pension reforms by President Macron that would raise the retirement age to 64.

Conservative Opinion

April 26

France protests could hint at America’s future

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

The case of U.S. airman Jack Teixeira, accused of leaking sensitive U.S. defense documents, raises more questions than it answers.

Conservative Opinion

April 25

Is Jack Teixeira a leaker or a whistleblower?

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

A report from Senate Republicans investigates the theories of pandemic's origins and concludes it was caused by a lab leak in Wuhan.

Conservative Opinion

April 24

The COVID-19 virus spread from a Wuhan lab leak

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group