Jordan Reid

The recent increase in COVID-19 cases has again brought the virus into the spotlight, reigniting discussions about vaccines, lockdowns and mask mandates. As new variants emerge and a new vaccine rollout is imminent, the familiar debates between Democrats and Republicans have resurfaced. Straight Arrow News contributor Jordan Reid looks back at America’s initial response to

Sep 14

Following the first Republican presidential debate, candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial viewpoints and characterizations of certain events are garnering both notoriety and support. In response to the heightened scrutiny, rival candidates are launching attacks on Ramaswamy’s campaign. Straight Arrow News contributor Jordan Reid argues Ramaswamy’s far-right, inflammatory positions have found unexpected traction with both the media

Sep 7

Republicans have explored a number of ways to impeach President Biden. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s newfound support for impeachment, however, represents a significant new shift in U.S. politics. Straight Arrow News contributor Jordan Reid argues that McCarthy’s flip comes from the need to distract American attention away from the criminal cases against former President Donald

Aug 31

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) aspires to become the Republican candidate for U.S. president but is often accused of being awkward and anti-social. His own staff is concerned that this will hamstring campaign efforts and fundraising, while some supporters say they actually see themselves in his awkwardness. Straight Arrow News contributor Jordan Reid argues that

Aug 24

On Aug. 11, a federal judge overseeing former President Trump’s fourth indictment cautioned Trump against making “inflammatory” statements. But on Aug. 14, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Georgia’s former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan shouldn’t testify in a grand jury inquiry about allegations of 2020 election result tampering. Earlier in August, former White House

Aug 17

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to four felony charges accusing him of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. While a trial featuring the former president would appeal to many viewers, including some members of Congress, federal criminal courts prohibit the presence of cameras or recording devices in the courtroom. Straight Arrow

Aug 10

According to a University of California San Francisco study, nearly one-third of the homeless population in the United States resides in California. The primary reason Californians say they end up homeless is the loss of income. Most of them say that a modest subsidy of $300 per month could have prevented them from becoming homeless. To tackle

Aug 3

“Barbie” brought in $162 million on its opening weekend, securing its place as the highest-grossing opening for a female director in cinema history. But despite its financial success, not everyone liked it. Many Republicans blasted the film because it featured a transgender actress and was supposedly spreading Chinese propaganda. Straight Arrow News contributor Jordan Reid says she isn’t

Jul 27

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is now striking alongside the Writers Guild of America (WGA), which started its strike back in May. The two guilds are advocating for better pay, increased royalties, better pension and health plans and guardrails on the use of AI in the industry. Straight Arrow

Jul 20

The 2024 election is more than a year away, but former President Trump has given us a sneak peek at what a second term might look like with him in the driver’s seat. In a speech at a conservative conference back in March, Trump said, “I am your warrior. I am your justice. And for

Jul 13

Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) has been serving in Congress since 2017. He’s a familiar name because he was led the Trump impeachment effort after the Jan. 6 insurrection. He’s also known for his votes to repeal the death penalty and to legalize same-sex marriage, as well as for announcing he was in remission from lymphoma.

Jul 6

CNN released an audio recording of a 2021 conversation where former President Donald Trump is talking about having secret documents related to a potential attack on Iran. The contents of the recording are expected to play a major role in the government’s case against Trump for allegedly mishandling classified documents. Straight Arrow News contributor Jordan

Jun 29

When former President Donald Trump was arraigned on 34 felony counts in New York, his wife, Melania, was nowhere to be seen. When he later surrendered to authorities in Miami to face 37 federal charges, she wasn’t with him either. The last time the 53-year-old former first lady was spotted by paparazzi was in New York on June

Jun 22

People around the world come together to honor and support LGBTQ communities during Pride Month. In recent years, many businesses have joined the movement by adding Pride-themed branding to their merchandise, logos, and advertising throughout June. But it doesn’t always go so well. Target recently removed some of its gender-affirming clothing from store shelves after

Jun 15