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.

While Democrats had a better than expected showing in the midterms, they must embrace change and find a way to help more Americans.

Liberal Opinion

November 10

Democrats must embrace change to help more Americans

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Elon Musk, Tesla founder and Twitter's new owner has gutted half the social site's workforce in a cowardly move that will destroy the company.

Liberal Opinion

November 9

Insensitive Musk destroying Twitter with cowardly mass firing

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

With both parties fiercely competing for Latino voters in the midterm elections, candidates seem to be missing what matters to Latinos most.

Liberal Opinion

November 8

To get Latino votes, parties need to first earn our respect

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Merrick Garland may appoint a special counsel to oversee the Trump investigations. That could be exactly what the GOP wants.

Liberal Opinion

November 7

A DOJ Trump special counsel could be what GOP wants

Host of The David Pakman Show

Despite what Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson says, hate speech is very real. Experts warn that it's on the rise in America.

Liberal Opinion

November 4

Despite what Tucker Carlson says, hate speech is very real

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Elon Musk says he plans to make Twitter "a common digital town square" but many doubt the platform can avoid becoming a voice for the Right.

Liberal Opinion

November 3

Twitter will be dangerous in the hands of Elon Musk

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

The independent state legislature theory is a power play by Republicans to ensure election victory. It could also derail democracy.

Liberal Opinion

November 2

Independent state legislature theory could derail democracy

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

It's time to dispel the myth that affirmative action helps minorities. In many ways, it hurts black and brown people more than it aids them.

Liberal Opinion

November 1

It’s time to dispel the myth that affirmative action helps minorities

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Republicans are expected to win the majority in the House but the outcome of the Senate races may be determined by voter turnout.

Liberal Opinion

October 31

Republicans gain ground as midterms inch closer

Host of The David Pakman Show

It's not a matter of whether Donald Trump will be indicted, but when, according to a growing consensus of Trump insiders.

Liberal Opinion

October 28

A Trump indictment is coming soon

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

In the wake of the new federal abortion law, activists seem more interested in aborting babies than a woman's right to choose.

Conservative Opinion

July 28

‘Pro-choice’ movement now advocates for aborting babies

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Under President Biden, nearly 2 million illegal immigrants have flooded into the U.S. fueling a hidden identity-theft crime spree.

Conservative Opinion

July 25

Illegal immigration is fueling an identity theft crime spree

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Parker talks about the Roe decision and renewed focus on culture of life

Conservative Opinion

July 22

Overturning Roe v. Wade will usher in new culture of Black life

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Newt Gingrich believes the Democrats should look to someone other than Joe Biden to be their presidential nominee -- someone like Tom Cruise

Conservative Opinion

July 21

Gingrich backs Tom Cruise for President

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

While the severity of the lockdowns in U.S. and China were different, both populations suffered

Conservative Opinion

July 20

Lockdowns hit China and US hard, but in different ways

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

President Biden wants to codify abortion into national law, but despite what he says, the SCOTUS decision has not ended abortion in the U.S.

Conservative Opinion

July 15

The Supreme Court has not ended abortion in America

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

President Biden's sinking approval ratings are bad news for Democrats hoping to buck history and avoid big losses in the midterm elections.

Conservative Opinion

July 14

Biden’s low ratings signal bad news for Democrats in November

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

President Biden is in the Middle East to meet with Israel, Saudi Arabia and other regional leader but the trip might accomplish very little.

Conservative Opinion

July 13

Why President Biden’s Middle East trip might amount to nothing

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

America is losing faith in our system of government. Newt Gingrich says it will take a team effort to fight socialism and restore our values.

Conservative Opinion

July 13

It will take a team effort to restore the America that works

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

With signs pointing towards a recession, here are some tips to protect yourself if we do officially fall into one.

Conservative Opinion

July 11

How to protect yourself during a recession

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group