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.

Senator Mitch McConnell's recent health concerns, including a major concussion and "freezing" episodes, are no laughing matter.

Liberal Opinion

September 8

Sen. McConnell’s poor health is a serious concern

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Vivek Ramaswamy seems to have come out of nowhere, with his inflammatory statements drawing significant attention.

Liberal Opinion

September 7

Vivek Ramaswamy is making me nervous

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

The NYPD's recent adoption of surveillance drones poses a significant threat to our civil rights and the integrity of our democracy.

Liberal Opinion

September 6

NYPD’s drone surveillance sparks civil rights violations

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

AGov. DeSantis's divisive politics are not only fueling conflict but also, if not directly causing violence, certainly exacerbating the issue.

Liberal Opinion

September 5

Did DeSantis’s policies contribute to racist Jacksonville killings?

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Vivek Ramaswamy has been increasingly attacking other candidates during debates, while also embracing conspiracy theories.

Liberal Opinion

September 5

Be mindful of Ramaswamy’s lying techniques

Host of The David Pakman Show

Liberal Opinion

September 1

Why Gov. DeSantis was booed at Jacksonville prayer vigil

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

McCarthy's support for impeaching Biden comes from far-right pressure, but also from a need to distract voters from Trump's actual crimes.

Liberal Opinion

August 31

Biden impeachment is political distraction from Trump crimes

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Alabama's use of humans as guinea pigs to determine the efficacy of nitrogen as a method of execution is inhumane.

Liberal Opinion

August 30

Stop human nitrogen execution experiments in Alabama

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

President Biden highlights a long list of achievements, but for various reasons, Americans don't give him credit for his accomplishments.

Liberal Opinion

August 29

Here’s why Biden doesn’t get credit for his accomplishments

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan describes Trump as an authoritarian narcissist who prioritizes popularity over conservative values.

Liberal Opinion

August 28

Polling predicts Trump-Biden rematch, but key questions remain

Host of The David Pakman Show

The nation averted a disastrous default with a last-minute debt ceiling bill. But that is only the first step towards fixing the U.S. economy.

Conservative Opinion

June 7

Debt ceiling deal is only the first step in fixing US economy

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Mail-in voting is here to stay, so the GOP needs to mobilize voters with strategies that are working for Democrats, like ballot harvesting.

Conservative Opinion

June 6

GOP should use Dems’ tactics like ballot harvesting to win elections

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

If Vladimir Putin is replaced or steps down as president, Wagner Group boss Yegeny Prigozhin could be Russia's next leader.

Conservative Opinion

June 5

Could Wagner Group’s Prigozhin replace Putin as next Russian leader?

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

President Biden's immigration policy continues to hurt America by leaving the southern border unsecured for smugglers and traffickers.

Conservative Opinion

June 2

Biden immigration policy is hurting America

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

President Biden's uninspired launch of his reelection campaign is indicative of the mixed feelings many Democrats have about his candidacy.

Conservative Opinion

June 1

Biden’s lukewarm campaign rollout is sign of problems ahead

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

The U.S. Navy's use of a drag queen sailor to help with recruitment illustrates how "wokeness" has hijacked the Pentagon's priorities.

Conservative Opinion

May 31

Shame on US Navy for using drag queen sailor to recruit

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

FBI Director Wray's refusal to comply with a subpoena is an example of the lack of accountability within the U.S. law enforcement system.

Conservative Opinion

May 30

FBI Director Wray may soon find himself in contempt of Congress

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

While Janet Yellen says more bank mergers may be necessary, not everyone believes industry consolidation will solve all the banking woes.

Conservative Opinion

May 30

Banks are in trouble. Is consolidation the answer?

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C., believes in American exceptionalism and offers an alternative to race-based identity politics.

Conservative Opinion

May 26

Sen. Tim Scott can move America past race-based politics

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis can turn his feud with Disney into a wider platform for tackling corporate welfare.

Conservative Opinion

May 25

DeSantis is right to oppose government subsidies for Disney

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute