Dr. Rashad Richey

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has recently experienced several troubling episodes in which he appeared to “freeze” while speaking in public. Additionally, he suffered a bad fall earlier this year, resulting in a concussion diagnosis. These incidents have raised widespread concerns about Sen. McConnell’s health. Straight Arrow News contributor Rashad Richey sees a major

Sep 8

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) faced boos during his attendance at a prayer vigil in Jacksonville following a racist attack that left three African Americans dead. During the event, an individual shouted, “You’re not welcome here,” seemingly alluding to DeSantis’s recent efforts to relax state gun laws and revise the way Black history is taught

Sep 1

The first Republican presidential debate offered American voters a chance to start assessing potential GOP candidates who may emerge as the party’s frontrunner in the coming year. Throughout the debate, the candidates engaged in vigorous exchanges, addressing a range of topics including age, policy positions, and inevitably, the role of former President Donald Trump. Straight

Aug 25

The Florida Board of Education has approved the use of PragerU Kids videos, a conservative educational platform, in K-12 classrooms. Florida has made other controversial changes to their education system recently, such as banning certain books and altering slavery-related curricula. Straight Arrow News contributor Dr. Rashad Richey argues Florida’s efforts to manipulate historical narratives, including

Aug 18

Russell Moore, the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today magazine and an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump, is raising concerns that evangelical Christianity is shifting too far to the Right. This is noteworthy because a majority of evangelicals support Trump as their preferred choice for the next president. Straight Arrow News contributor Rashad Richey explains why Moore

Aug 11

Former President Donald Trump will likely have to take his first mug shot if he’s indicted in Georgia for his alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election. If Trump is charged for a fourth time, Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat stated that his office would stick to standard procedures for booking suspects, irrespective of his social status or level of fame.

Aug 4

Congress held a hearing in hopes of learning more about what information the government has on the existence of unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs for short. One of the main witnesses in the hearing was whistleblower and former intelligence officer David Grusch, who said the government knows more about UAPs than it’s letting on. The

Jul 28

Supreme Court justices have been receiving significant attention lately–possibly more than they should. Justice Clarence Thomas is drawing criticism for taking luxury trips funded by a Republican billionaire and failing to report them, and Justice Brett Kavanaugh is now getting pushback from his fellow justices for having “lightweight” opinions and writing the fewest words of

Jul 21

Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and a vocal supporter of former President Trump, announced his company is auctioning off over 700 pieces of company equipment, ranging from forklifts to office desks and cubicles. According to Lindell, MyPillow has lost $100 million in sales after more than a dozen large retailers, including Walmart, Bed Bath &

Jul 14

The race for the GOP presidential nomination is on with at least 10 high-profile Republicans leading the charge. There’s former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and former Vice President Mike Pence, just to name a few. After observing how several candidates spent their Fourth of July stumping on

Jul 7

The DOJ indictment may be only the beginning of Donald Trump’s legal problems, but so far, most of his supporters remain loyal to the former president. While Trump’s numbers have fallen slightly since he was indicted by the Justice Department for his handling of classified documents, he remains the clear frontrunner for the GOP nomination.

Jun 30

President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, has agreed to plead guilty to two counts of misdemeanor tax evasion, stemming from a long-term investigation into his taxes and foreign business deals. According to court papers, Biden reached a tentative deal that will most likely keep him out of jail after admitting to illegal possession of a firearm

Jun 23

President Joe Biden recently tripped while distributing diplomas to graduates after delivering the commencement address at the Air Force Academy in Colorado. Biden’s recurring falls have fueled ongoing scrutiny regarding his age and fitness for office, providing ammunition for the Right as he seeks reelection in 2024. In our first installment of a special Opinions

Jun 9

No matter how you pronounce his name, the Florida governor and GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is on the offensive. He’s visiting Texas next week for fundraising and promises to “counterpunch” against any future Trump attacks. But what does the governor stand for? Straight Arrow News contributor Rashad Richey argues DeSantis‘ “anti-woke” campaign lacks substance

Jun 2