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.

Some people care more about protecting the Second Amendment right to bear arms than keeping children safe from gun violence.

Liberal Opinion

April 11

You can support Second Amendment and want gun reform, too

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

I was a victim of the "cancel culture" wars when the right wrongly attacked me for a tweet I posted about the Nashville school shooting.

Liberal Opinion

April 10

Victims of ‘cancel culture’ don’t stay canceled for long

Host of The David Pakman Show

The NRA's devotion to gun makers is one reason why it's so difficult to pass gun reform laws, despite most Americans supporting such a move.

Liberal Opinion

April 7

America desperately needs commonsense gun reform

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Many AI experts believe human-level artificial intelligence will be achieved before the end of the 21st century, but are we ready?

Liberal Opinion

April 6

This is the calm before the AI storm

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

If Trump is convicted of his alleged crimes, he'll still be allowed to run for president — and we need laws in place to change that.

Liberal Opinion

April 5

It’s time to make new laws so Trump can’t run if convicted

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

GOP lawmakers and commentators are using the school tragedy to push their anti-trans agenda and portray trans people as violent.

Liberal Opinion

April 3

Conservatives use Nashville shooting to declare war on trans community

Host of The David Pakman Show

Gov. DeSantis is trying to scare conservatives by pushing his "anti-woke" message to fight the culture wars he's played a role in creating.

Liberal Opinion

March 31

DeSantis is pushing ‘anti-wokeness’ to scare conservatives

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

A new bill introduced in Florida would ban younger elementary students from learning about sexual education topics such as menstruation.

Liberal Opinion

March 30

Outrageous GOP bill bans talk of menstruation in schools

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, opinions are divided on how to react to domestic violence charges against actor Jonathan Majors.

Liberal Opinion

March 29

Don’t dismiss domestic violence charges against Jonathan Majors

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

U.S.-Mexico relations are deteriorating over calls by some Republicans for military action against the drug cartels south of the border.

Liberal Opinion

March 28

Military action against cartels could risk new Mexican-American war

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Expect political fireworks in 2023 as a crowded field of presidential candidates make their case to voters.

Conservative Opinion

January 4

Expect fireworks in 2023 as presidential candidates make their case

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

The "Twitter Files" that CEO Elon Musk released to journalists confirm everything conservatives suspect and fear about Big Tech censorship.

Conservative Opinion

January 3

‘Twitter Files’ confirm worst of Big Tech censorship fears

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

While there is optimism that inflation appears to have peaked, rising home prices may rattle consumer confidence in 2023.

Conservative Opinion

January 3

Rising home prices may rattle consumer confidence in 2023

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

Brutal recession, discord among key Republicans, the DOJ refusing to prosecute Biden officials are some predictions for the new year.

Conservative Opinion

December 23

Predictions 2023: DOJ refuses to prosecute corrupt Biden administration

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

As Iran continues to roil under protests, President Biden must embrace a stronger strategy to take on Iran and its oppressive regime.

Conservative Opinion

December 22

Biden must embrace a stronger strategy to take on Iran

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

The massive new "Starship" rocket carries high expectations. If it succeeds, Elon Musk and SpaceX will get us closer to Mars in 2023.

Conservative Opinion

December 21

Predictions 2023: Elon Musk and SpaceX will get us closer to Mars

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

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Conservative Opinion

December 20

Predictions 2023: Trump gets indicted, Hunter Biden doesn’t

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

The Fed sees some progress in curbing inflation, but several signs indicate long-term interest rates are going up sharply in 2023.

Conservative Opinion

December 19

Predictions 2023: Long-term interest rates going up sharply

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

It's lame-duck season – when controversial bills like the one involving same-sex marriage are signed into law against the will of the people.

Conservative Opinion

December 16

Regretful bills pushed through during ‘lame duck’ Congress

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

The Colorado web design lawsuit isn't really about gay rights. It's about whether a state can force citizens to violate their conscience.

Conservative Opinion

December 15

Colorado web design lawsuit isn’t really about gay rights

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute