We serve you, not an agenda — so you can make the most informed decisions.
Why Straight Arrow
Straight Arrow produces unbiased, fact-based journalism for people who want truth before opinions. Our team exists to empower and equip you with the facts behind the stories dividing Americans. We’re fearlessly exposing the hard truths on the stories that matter most to you. No manipulation. No bias. No agenda.
Who we are
Straight Arrow is made up of independent reporters and producers who became frustrated with the biases present both in the news media and the media writ large—social media, partisan media, the endless stream of takes. Our team is spread around the United States, giving us a wider point of view, and has a broad experience set across digital, print and broadcast.
We’ve all found our way to Straight Arrow because we want to tell stories that matter. Our work here is our way of rejecting the bad incentives that have given rise to our chaotic media environment: the need to create clicks for advertisers, chase ratings or be the loudest voice in an attention economy.
Our vision for journalism is more rooted in service: You have questions, we have answers. If you’ve found us, you likely have a sense that the system is broken. Our mission is to always do what’s right.
Our approach to storytelling
Americans have lost trust in the media not just because they think it’s biased. The truth is more complex: It’s exhausting to search for truth in a media landscape where incentive structures and revenue models reward the loudest, most controversial takes.
Lies and manipulation disguised as news are holding us hostage, getting our attention but failing to inform us.
The way we get information is broken. Platforms are more focused on getting your attention than surfacing the facts. Bias is greedy for your clicks. We believe news should be about truth, not transactions.
At Straight Arrow, we promise to:
Inform
Our stories will be informative, fact-focused and additive to the news environment. We will rise above the noise.
Engage
Our stories will spark conversation. We don’t want a wall between us and you. It’s possible to discuss the hard truths and disagree while remaining civil.
Provide
Our stories will tackle the issues that matter to you. We will not only inform and engage through our reporting, but also directly answer your questions.
When the rest of the media skews coverage on a particular story, we’ll show you how. Our Media Miss tool helps you discover underreported stories that each side of the aisle chooses to ignore. By providing the resources to see the media landscape for yourself, you can break free from partisan echo chambers and deeply understand how any topic is being covered.
Straight Arrow values
These are the guiding beliefs and principles that we consistently uphold.
Trust
We are committed to earning and maintaining trust by consistently delivering content that is accurate, unbiased and reliable. We will give you the facts without bogging you down with opinions.
Personability
We are approachable, friendly journalists who want you to feel understood and respected. We value genuine connection and strive to provide the information that matters most to you.
Authenticity
We are genuine to our brand, mission and values. We are humans, just like you, but we always do our best to present the news in an honest and reliable manner that you can trust.
Transparency
We are open and clear about how we operate, make decisions and share information. We believe in honesty and clarity in everything we do.
Integrity
We are dedicated to having the courage to deliver the facts and do the right thing, even when it’s not always the easy thing to do.
Depth
We are devoted to going beyond the surface of a story to provide context, insight and understanding. We strive to deliver journalism that is thoughtful and helps you see the bigger picture–without telling you how to think about it.
We’re tackling an enormous challenge, and we can’t do it alone. Join us on our mission to show a better news media is possible.
Straight Arrow.
Fear No Fact.
Independent experts at AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and NewsGuard, who regularly evaluate the bias and reliability of news outlets, have verified our unbiased, fact-based approach.
AllSides has recognized Straight Arrow with a Center rating for four years in a row through their Media Bias Audit™, which includes input from over 600 Americans across the political spectrum and a multi-partisan expert panel.
Ad Fontes describes Straight Arrow’s reporting as “Middle or Balanced Bias,” validating our commitment to unbiased, straight facts.
NewsGuard has given Straight Arrow a perfect 100/100 reliability rating and confirmed that Straight Arrow adheres to all nine of the organization’s standards for credibility and transparency.
Welcome to fact-based, truly non-partisan journalism – the only way news should be.
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