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.

Many of Trump’s most unsettling appointees, once vocal critics of the president-elect, have now become his most loyal supporters.
Liberal Opinion
November 14

Trump’s extreme MAGA loyalist appointees are cause for alarm

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

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Sonia Sotomayor has every right to remain on the U.S. Supreme Court, and forcing her out now would be foolish and unethical.
Liberal Opinion
November 13

Sonia Sotomayor can and should remain on Supreme Court

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

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What factors drove Trump’s success with Latino voters, and how significant was their dissatisfaction with the Democratic platform?
Liberal Opinion
November 12

Trump’s Latino gains were beyond my imagination

Columnist, host & author

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Following Donald Trump’s surprising yet disappointing victory, it's time to confront how this outcome came about and what lies ahead.
Liberal Opinion
November 11

Blind devotion and ignorance deliver victory for Trump

Host of The David Pakman Show

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People, not politicians, are the drivers of forward American progress over time. Trump’s victory is a setback, but it’s not the end.
Liberal Opinion
November 8

American politics failed, but the American people won’t

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

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Americans need time to process their grief, anger, frustration and fear. But tomorrow will come. Where do we go from here?
Liberal Opinion
November 7

Americans have tough work ahead if they want to remain free

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

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Whatever your stance is on affirmative action, university legacy admissions need to end. California’s Gov. Newsom is tackling the issue.
Liberal Opinion
November 5

Newsom has it right, legacy admissions have to go

Columnist, host & author

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The elections are finally here. Who’s projected to win, and how will that impact U.S. law and policy in the years ahead?
Liberal Opinion
November 4

My final predictions for the 2024 US elections

Host of The David Pakman Show

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Former President Donald Trump disregards the principles of American democracy and is driven solely by his own self-interest.
Liberal Opinion
November 1

The final argument against Trump

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

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Trump’s so-called "lovefest" rally at Madison Square Garden offers a glimpse of what could come if he returns to the White House.
Liberal Opinion
October 31

Trump’s racist rally a preview of what’s to come if he wins

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

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In an increasingly chaotic and dangerous world, Republican nominee Donald Trump serves as a strong deterrent against emerging threats.
Conservative Opinion
October 22

Trump is America’s best defense against global threats

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

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Mainstream corporate news companies are skewing edits and coverage in favor of Kamala Harris over Donald Trump.
Conservative Opinion
October 18

CBS and mainstream news outlets show pro-Harris bias

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

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The once-looming government shutdown raised concerns among lawmakers after President Joe Biden was virtually absent from public appearances.
Conservative Opinion
October 17

Joe Biden’s failed foreign policy legacy

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

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Private humanitarian organizations, such as Samaritan's Purse, may be more effective than federal agencies like FEMA.
Conservative Opinion
October 16

A new approach to tackling hurricane disaster response

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

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The United States still isn’t doing enough to support Israel as the war threatens to boil over into a larger conflict against Iran.
Conservative Opinion
October 15

A year after Oct. 7, US still not doing enough to support Israel

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

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As we commemorate the one-year anniversary of Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack, we must remember that Israel is one of America’s closest allies.
Conservative Opinion
October 11

Americans must stand with Israel

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

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Transitions of power in the U.S. are long, difficult and complicated when compared to transitions in similar nations like the United Kingdom.
Conservative Opinion
October 10

Why are transitions of power so complicated in the United States?

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

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It’s going to take more than just money to resolve the critical problems and vulnerabilities at the U.S. Secret Service.
Conservative Opinion
October 9

Secret Service needs dramatic reform, not just more money

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

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A DOJ lawsuit could lead to noncitizens receiving federal protection for voting rights not intended for them.
Conservative Opinion
October 8

Why noncitizens in Alabama could gain voting protections

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

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Democratic plans to reform the U.S. Supreme Court could put religious liberties and First Amendment rights at risk.
Conservative Opinion
October 4

SCOTUS does not need reform or expansion

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

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