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.

President Biden needed to pardon Hunter before Trump took office, but should presidents even have this power at all?

Liberal Opinion

December 6

As Trump plans to weaponize FBI, Biden had to pardon Hunter

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

The religious right is attempting to instill Christian values into America's children — and it's setting a very dangerous precedent.

Liberal Opinion

December 5

Bible-infused school curiculum sets dangerous precedent

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Leonard Leo's conservative Teneo Network aims to influence Hollywood and Silicon Valley, threatening the free exchange of ideas.

Liberal Opinion

December 4

Conservative activist Leonard Leo a danger to American culture

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

The costs and consequences of a mass deportation campaign are too severe for Americans to bear. Everyone needs to calm down on immigration.

Liberal Opinion

December 3

Trump’s plan for mass deportation is a guaranteed disaster

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Media gatekeepers are crumbling, and a new ecosystem of diffuse, independent news and information "influencers" is emerging.

Liberal Opinion

December 2

Media gatekeepers falling down as online news influencers rise

Host of The David Pakman Show

Here’s why Special Counsel Jack Smith is wrong to drop all charges against Trump in Trump v United States of America.

Liberal Opinion

November 29

Jack Smith is wrong to drop all charges against Trump

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

McMahon wants our schools to produce mindless workers tailored to employer needs. They should be producing smart, educated citizens.

Liberal Opinion

November 27

Linda McMahon is bad news for US education system

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Trump plans to end birthright citizenship via executive order, sparking controversy and potential legal challenges to the 14th Amendment.

Liberal Opinion

November 26

Trump’s unqualified cabinet nominees show it’s all about loyalty

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Some Americans may already regret their vote for Trump and should start to focus on the prospects for 2028.

Liberal Opinion

November 25

Trump’s win is hardly a landslide

Host of The David Pakman Show

Trump’s nomination of Gaetz tells us a lot about the incoming president’s priorities, and they have nothing to do with the law.

Liberal Opinion

November 22

Trump’s terrible judgment is to blame for Matt Gaetz drama

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

While the president should address past injustices against him, he should do so without spending excessive resources.

Conservative Opinion

December 3

Jack Smith drops Trump cases, but witch hunt may not be over

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

America must show bipartisan resolve against terrorist organizations and stand firmly against the ICC's overreach.

Conservative Opinion

November 29

Why US must stand firm against ICC warrants for Netanyahu

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Gingrich shares memories of Thanksgiving from his youth and reflects on the opportunities America provides for the next generation.

Conservative Opinion

November 27

Thanksgiving 2024 brings new president and fresh opportunities

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

The Russia-Ukraine war intensifies as Biden nears the end of his term and Trump gears up for a return to the White House.

Conservative Opinion

November 26

Russia-Ukraine war heating up as Biden exits, Trump returns

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro earns praise for supporting the state Supreme Court’s ruling to exclude misdated mail-in ballots in a recount.

Conservative Opinion

November 22

Democrats’ actions in Pennsylvania threaten democracy

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Trump's 2024 victory was decisive, bolstered by Democratic opponents who campaigned on the unpopular policies of the Biden administration.

Conservative Opinion

November 21

Why the presidential election result wasn’t even close

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

How did Trump, once considered a political pariah, win a popular mandate for Republicans for the first time in 20 years?

Conservative Opinion

November 20

Trump poised to unleash transformative mandate

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

President-elect Donald Trump is prioritizing loyalty in his nominations to ensure his agenda is carried out.

Conservative Opinion

November 19

Trump’s loyal cabinet picks to drive his policy agenda

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Democrats are deeply shaken by the 2024 election and by Trump’s win in the popular vote. Here’s what they got wrong and why they lost.

Conservative Opinion

November 15

Democrats’ big mistakes and their crushing defeat

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

America is witnessing the dawn of a new national Republican coalition that will soon control both Congress and the presidency.

Conservative Opinion

November 14

This is the dawn of a new national Republican coalition

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

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