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.

The consistency of liberal ideals seems to shift depending on who is on trial, particularly when it’s Donald Trump.

Liberal Opinion

June 11

Where Trump is concerned, liberals ignore due process

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Polling shows presidential candidates Trump and Biden in a tight race, with even Trump's guilty conviction not affecting their standings.

Liberal Opinion

June 10

Making the case for both Biden and Trump

Host of The David Pakman Show

Americans agree that police reform is necessary. They should begin with revoking the unconstitutional policy of qualified immunity.

Liberal Opinion

June 7

To reform police, end qualified immunity

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

After being convicted of 34 felonies, Trump criticized his trial, calling it rigged with a conflicted judge and claiming there was no crime.

Liberal Opinion

June 6

Trump verdict is a moment to celebrate in dark times

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Increased accountability for police actions will lead to a more favorable public perception of law enforcement.

Liberal Opinion

June 5

Reducing police oversight won’t solve trust issue

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

After some initial skepticism about Generation Z, turns out the online generation wants to leave the world a better place after all.

Liberal Opinion

June 4

My surprising findings about Generation Z

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Despite the potential lack of deep policy discussion, there are good reasons for the debates between Trump and Biden.

Liberal Opinion

June 3

Biden will exceed expectations in first 2024 debate with Trump

Host of The David Pakman Show

A second Trump presidential term could spell disaster for the future of America's highest court—and, by extension, its democracy.

Liberal Opinion

May 30

Right-wing SCOTUS could become more extreme with second Trump term

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

There should be no distinction between AI-generated child pornography and real child pornography in terms of government prosecution.

Liberal Opinion

May 29

The Protect Act must also apply to AI-generated child pornography

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

The global community is charging Israel with genocide and crimes against humanity, but are these charges just new forms of antisemitism?

Liberal Opinion

May 28

Israel doesn’t need the global community anyways

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Students, teachers and benefactors should pay attention to who is backing the students and who is backing the mob.

Conservative Opinion

May 3

Left-leaning politicians too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

U.S. elections have become much more secure in the past 25 years, but there is still room for more progress to be made.

Conservative Opinion

May 2

US elections have become much more secure since 2000

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Do those who say they are pro-Hamas even know what Hamas is, how Hamas treats people, or what Hamas aims to accomplish?

Conservative Opinion

May 1

Pro-Palestine protesters should recognize the evils of Hamas

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Elite institutions such as Columbia University have long welcomed students with radical left-wing views who oppose Western ideals.

Conservative Opinion

April 30

Action required to combat anti-Jewish sentiment at elite schools

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

College sports now offers financial windfalls to many involved, but there are also significant drawbacks to consider.

Conservative Opinion

April 29

College sports is big money but not everyone benefits

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

Republicans must remain united after Speaker Mike Johnson successfully guided the passage of a foreign aid package through Congress.

Conservative Opinion

April 26

House Speaker Johnson’s foreign aid bill shows a focused GOP

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Donald Trump has a long list of eligible VP candidates for the 2024 ticket, the only question is which one of them he’ll choose.

Conservative Opinion

April 25

Who will Trump pick for vice presidential running mate?

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

The future applications of AI are very exciting, as it stands to revolutionize many industries, from finance to warfare and beyond.

Conservative Opinion

April 24

How AI is changing the world

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Biden should be a hawk for Israel, instead of playing the part of a third-party mediator in the Middle East.

Conservative Opinion

April 23

Biden greenlit Iranian strike on Israel

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

$President Biden is trying to reduce carbon emissions, but the United States doesn’t yet have what it would take to achieve his goals.$

Conservative Opinion

April 22

Biden’s EV math just doesn’t add up

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group