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.

House Republicans cannot perform their jobs, and are more interested in power than in governance. Our current chaos is what comes of it.

Liberal Opinion

October 6

Republicans in Congress cannot, will not do their jobs

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Despite the massive success of Simone Biles and her teammates, USA Gymnastics is failing to adequately support its athletes.

Liberal Opinion

October 5

USA Gymnastics not prioritizing safety of Simone Biles

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Canada's Parliament mistakenly honored a former Nazi soldier, demonstrating how easily Nazis walk among us without consequence.

Liberal Opinion

October 4

Canadian Parliament’s mistake proves Nazis feel too comfortable

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

During a Republican presidential debate, Vivek Ramaswamy criticized Ukraine's president, calling him a "comedian in cargo pants" and a "Nazi".

Liberal Opinion

October 3

Narcissistic Ramaswamy a perfect candidate for the internet era

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

The second Republican debate, hosted by Fox News, was a resounding failure for everyone except Donald Trump.

Liberal Opinion

October 2

Trump only winner as Republicans falter in second debate

Host of The David Pakman Show

The politics of lesser evils is bad for all Americans. Voters should hold candidates to higher moral standards.

Liberal Opinion

September 29

Politics of lesser evils is bad for all Americans

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Liberal Opinion

September 28

Why is accused sexual predator Russell Brand getting right-wing support?

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

An aide to Speaker Johnson advised against subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson to protect against the release of sexually explicit texts from lawmakers.

Liberal Opinion

September 27

Stop blaming Hutchinson for alleged Giuliani groping

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

President Biden's hardline stance on immigration is too similar to former President Trump's policies and contradicts Democratic values.

Liberal Opinion

September 26

Biden’s hardline immigration policies too similar to Trump’s

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Former President Trump said he wants President Biden to be drug-tested before their first debate. “I’m gonna demand a drug test too, by the way,” Trump said at the Minnesota Republican Party’s Lincoln Reagan Dinner Friday. “I am, no I really am. I don’t want him coming in like the State of the Union, he was high as a kite.”

Liberal Opinion

September 25

Trump is behind Biden impeachment inquiry

Host of The David Pakman Show

The Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action at universities is right and only the beginning of a great culture war against the woke.

Conservative Opinion

July 11

Affirmative action ruling is correct and start of greater culture war

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Harvard's quota system was a superficial solution to address diversity and the real solution is helping young Black children before college.

Conservative Opinion

July 10

Harvard needs to fix its admissions system

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

It's wrong for the Defense Department to use our taxes to pay for the travel expenses of service members getting an abortion.

Conservative Opinion

July 7

Taxes shouldn’t fund abortion travel for service members

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Government censorship has gone too far, with federal agency CISA labeling social media posts as misinformation and hampering free speech.

Conservative Opinion

July 5

CISA is stripping us of our First Amendment rights

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

The billions piling up at top university endowment funds should be used for paying off student loans rather than for administrative costs.

Conservative Opinion

July 5

Universities should use endowments to pay off student loans

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

China's mishandling of COVID, its massive debt and its aging population are partly to blame for the country's sluggish consumer demand.

Conservative Opinion

July 3

It’s China’s own fault its economy is growing so slowly

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

The fight for our classrooms is vital. Parental rights groups like Moms For Liberty deserve to have a say in shaping what their kids learn.

Conservative Opinion

June 30

Parents must have a voice in their children’s education

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

As the Fourth of July approaches, we should all reflect on our unalienable rights and the people who made it possible.

Conservative Opinion

June 28

On July Fourth, it’s important to remember what we’re honoring

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

The FBI form at the center of an alleged bribery scheme involving the Biden family has been released by the House Oversight Committee.

Conservative Opinion

June 27

Hunter Biden whistleblower testimony suggests DOJ interfered in probe

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Blinken's meeting with the Chinese government failed to cover vital topics such as COVID, reducing the odds of a future stable relationship.

Conservative Opinion

June 26

Antony Blinken’s defense meeting with China ignores COVID-19

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group