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.

In 2012, Obama swept the Latino vote with a shrewd strategy. In 2024, that plan isn't working for Biden in his bid for reelection.

Liberal Opinion

June 25

Why Democrats’ immigration playbook not working with Latino voters

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Donald Trump is showing more and more signs of accelerating cognitive decline. Journalists and voters should both look at this as a serious concern.

Liberal Opinion

June 24

Donald Trump is mentally unwell

Host of The David Pakman Show

This November, Americans will once again vote in an election for the survival of the American republic and of democracy itself.

Liberal Opinion

June 21

Democracy is on the ballot this November

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Donald Trump wants a lot of people killed, and he isn’t afraid to say it in public. Why aren’t Americans waking up to these threats?

Liberal Opinion

June 20

Donald Trump isn’t joking when he says he wants people killed

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

With such high rates of unemployment among the neurodiverse, more needs to be done to integrate these talented minds into the workforce.

Liberal Opinion

June 19

Time for employers to see neurodiversity as a qualification, not disability

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

From RFK Jr. to Jill Stein, Americans have more than just two choices in U.S. elections, despite what the major parties have to say.

Liberal Opinion

June 18

Americans have more than 2 choices

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

During a campaign speech in Florida, former President Donald Trump challenged President Joe Biden to another debate and a golf match.

Liberal Opinion

June 17

Is Trump getting ready to bail on first presidential debate?

Host of The David Pakman Show

Convicted felons are prohibited from voting in the United States, and yet a convicted felon is now running for president.

Liberal Opinion

June 14

It is insane to let convicted felons run for president

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Gaps between public perception and reality on issues ranging from gun rights to the economy might threaten Biden’s chances at reelection.

Liberal Opinion

June 13

Biden’s achievements undermined by growing perception gaps

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

President Biden is making U.S. courts more competent and legitimate through his skillful selection of diverse federal judges.

Liberal Opinion

June 12

Biden setting new records on diversity of federal judges

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

We're not simply in a financial bubble, but a "bubble of all bubbles" with stock and housing prices "through the roof."

Conservative Opinion

May 20

Federal Reserve surpassed its own wildest expectations

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

On National Police Week, Americans should honor fallen officers and focus on tangible solutions for better policing in the United States.

Conservative Opinion

May 17

During Police Week, all Americans should honor fallen officers

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

The old leaders of anti-Vietnam War protests are now crushing the anti-war student protests of a new generation. What explains this?

Conservative Opinion

May 16

Universities must blame themselves for protest hypocrisy

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Legal analyst Jonathan Turley labeled Merchan's instruction as a "coup de grâce," emphasizing jury disagreements on the crime's nature. Judge Juan Merchan issued complex instructions to the jury prior to deliberations, stressing disagreement allowances on the unlawful means involved in the case.

Conservative Opinion

May 15

Biden sees Trump jail time as sole path to reelection

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

A Biden 2021 executive order may violate state laws that prohibit outside influence in election operations.

Conservative Opinion

May 14

Unfair Biden executive order favors Democrats in November

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

With six months until the election, polling data gives Trump an advantage over President Biden in the Electoral College, if not the popular vote.

Conservative Opinion

May 13

Polls give slight advantage to Trump in Electoral College

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

Biden's threat to withhold some munitions to Israel is counterproductive, shows weak leadership, and damages America at home and abroad.

Conservative Opinion

May 10

Biden withholding weapons from Israel emboldens Hamas

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Putin pledges to fight for however long it takes, but is that a realistic pledge for a hamstrung Russian economy and a demoralized Russia?

Conservative Opinion

May 9

Putin’s promise of a long war might be hollow threat

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Ukraine must be allowed to strike back at Russia itself, and lawmakers must promptly remove conditions on U.S. military assistance.

Conservative Opinion

May 8

Lawmakers must remove conditions on US aid to Ukraine

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Governments and social media platforms might be working together to censor certain kinds of online content.

Conservative Opinion

May 7

Governments could be censoring social media content

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow