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.

It isn't surprising that Christian evangelicals are more interested in the teachings of Trump than in those of Jesus Christ.

Liberal Opinion

August 11

Why evangelical Christians hail Trump as their savior

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

It's time to bend the rules and allow Trump's trial to be televised, giving Americans an unedited, less biased account of the facts.

Liberal Opinion

August 10

Why Trump’s trial should be televised

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

For many, the Barbie movie suggests women don't have to put up with toxic masculinity. Will female voters follow that advice next November?

Liberal Opinion

August 9

‘Barbie’ has a message white female voters should heed in 2024

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

As prominent politicians age, it's clear that a mandatory retirement age for elected federal officials is becoming increasingly necessary.

Liberal Opinion

August 8

Mandatory retirement for older politicians is long overdue

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Trump said he could be jailed for 561 years but it's way more likely the former president evades incarceration altogether.

Liberal Opinion

August 7

Trump could spend 6 lifetimes in prison

Host of The David Pakman Show

If Donald Trump is indicted in Fulton County, GA, he should be treated to a long overdue mug shot like any other defendant.

Liberal Opinion

August 4

How has Donald Trump avoided the mug shot?

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

The reason California has so many homeless people is there's a lack of affordable housing — and it's up to the government to change that.

Liberal Opinion

August 3

California needs more affordable housing for homeless

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

An obscure ordinance in Phoenix is targeting Black women for how they dress, accusing them of "manifesting prostitution."

Liberal Opinion

August 2

Black people more likely to be arrested under Phoenix dress code

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Republicans will talk about drug abuse in the upcoming primary, but now they've changed their tune and seem sympathetic to addicts.

Liberal Opinion

August 1

Since when are Republicans sympathetic to drug addicts?

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

While some aspects of a whistleblower's claims about UAPs may hold elements of truth, we need evidence before accepting the allegations.

Liberal Opinion

July 31

UAP, UFO hearings claims need more proof

Host of The David Pakman Show

SpaceX founder Elon Musk, with his Starship factory, Falcon 9 rockets, and Mars plans, is the entrepreneur of his generation.

Conservative Opinion

May 10

SpaceX founder Elon Musk is the entrepreneur of his generation

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

A new lawsuit accuses the government of partnering with Big Tech to censor free speech on social media platforms.

Conservative Opinion

May 9

Will lawsuits finally hold Biden censorship regime accountable?

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Silicon Valley Bank was mismanaged but federal regulators missed signs that the bank was in trouble and played a key role in the failure.

Conservative Opinion

May 8

To prevent another SVB, the Fed must enforce rules already in place

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

The Left's attacks on Clarence Thomas are an attempt to weaken the Supreme Court in light of its conservative rulings like overturning Roe.

Conservative Opinion

May 5

Timing of the Left’s attacks on Justice Thomas cannot be ignored

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

The pandemic lockdowns elminated foot traffic in some U.S. cities. That led to a rise in crime and social decay that may linger for years.

Conservative Opinion

May 4

Blame lockdowns for urban doom loop in Portland, San Francisco

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

House Republicans passed a bill that raises the debt ceiling and cuts spending by $4 trillion, but so far, President Biden isn't budging.

Conservative Opinion

May 3

GOP is the only game in town on debt ceiling

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

The bipartisan and overly broad RESTRICT Act is squarely aimed at TikTok, but Congress would be better off using another bill to ban the app.

Conservative Opinion

May 2

TikTok killer RESTRICT Act is too broad for its own good

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

A new Biden administration rule will make some mortgage borrowers with good credit pay higher fees, and that's not fair.

Conservative Opinion

May 1

Biden mortage rule punishes people who pay their bills

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

The recently House-passed Limit, Save, Grow Act is a viable solution to the debt ceiling stalemate between Biden and the Republicans.

Conservative Opinion

April 28

Biden has no good answer to GOP’s Limit, Save, Grow Act

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

For Republicans to win in 2024, the GOP has to add white college-educated suburban voters to its rural base..

Conservative Opinion

April 27

GOP needs suburban voters in 2024 election

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute