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.

Rep. David Borrero filed a bill that would prohibit local governments in Florida from flying pride flags representing social positions.

Liberal Opinion

June 15

Companies like Target should stand up to anti-Pride fervor

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

The 2023 National Climate Assessment has revealed that the US is experiencing more frequent and costly extreme weather events.

Liberal Opinion

June 14

Companies go quiet on climate change to avoid culture war fallout

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina married interior designer Mindy Noce at Seacoast Church in Charleston.

Liberal Opinion

June 13

What I like and dislike about Sen. Tim Scott’s vision

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Former Gov. Chris Christie failed to obtain the required 2,000 signatures from Maine voters to appear on the state's GOP primary ballot.

Liberal Opinion

June 12

Is Chris Christie Trump’s biggest threat in GOP primary?

Host of The David Pakman Show

In our first installment of “Face-off Friday,” Dr. Richey and Star Parker debate whether age should be a factor as Biden seeks another term.

Liberal Opinion

June 9

Biden is no spring chicken, but he has integrity and can be trusted

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

It's no surprise Black actress Halle Bailey is facing racism for her role in "The Little Mermaid" movie because it happens all the time.

Liberal Opinion

June 8

Is it surprising that the Black star of ‘The Little Mermaid’ faces racism?

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Anti-drag bills, like the one in Tennessee recently struck down by a federal judge, only distract from the real threats facing our children.

Liberal Opinion

June 7

Chilling anti-drag bills distract from real issues threatening children

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

The GOP expected a surge in immigrants after Title 42 ended, but they were wrong, as they often are about immigration issues in general.

Liberal Opinion

June 6

GOP is dumber than a box of rocks on immigration

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Trump's vow to end birthright citizenship violates the U.S. Constitution and will lead to other unintended consequences.

Liberal Opinion

June 5

Trump’s promise to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional

Host of The David Pakman Show

Florida governor and GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis' "anti-woke" campaign lacks substance and won't actually help anyone.

Liberal Opinion

June 2

DeSantis’ ‘anti-woke’ campaign is missing a policy agenda

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

The FTC is trampling all over First Amendment protections as it attacks Twitter as a way to get back at owner Elon Musk.

Conservative Opinion

March 14

The FTC war against Elon Musk is an abuse of power

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

A different kind of recession is headed our way, led not by massive unemployment, but by big hits to corporate profits and share prices.

Conservative Opinion

March 13

A recession could be marked by loss of profits, not unemployment

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

A Washington, D.C. City Council bill that would allow noncitizens to vote in U.S. elections threatens the integrity of our elections.

Conservative Opinion

March 10

DC City Council voting bill is reckless legislation

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

The SNAP food stamps program is hugely important for millions of struggling Americans, but it should do more to encourage people to find work.

Conservative Opinion

March 9

End of pandemic SNAP benefits a chance to improve food program

President, American Enterprise Institute

If Russia is defeated in Ukraine, it will cripple Vladimir Putin and send a strong message to China that it cannot take on the West and win.

Conservative Opinion

March 8

Defeating Russia in Ukraine will send strong message to China

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Democrats and the January 6 committee are attempting to prevent Tucker Carlson from airing the unreleased tapes.

Conservative Opinion

March 7

Allow Tucker Carlson to air the Jan. 6 tapes

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

The Department of Energy has concluded the cause of the pandemic was a lab leak in China. Everyone involved had the incentive to cover it up.

Conservative Opinion

March 7

Everyone involved had incentive to cover up COVID-19 lab leak

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

San Francisco shouldn’t pay reparations for slavery

Conservative Opinion

March 3

San Francisco shouldn’t pay Black residents reparations for slavery

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

The GOP must have recruit quality candidates to run for office if it stands a chance to retake control of the Senate in 2024.

Conservative Opinion

March 2

The GOP needs quality candidates to retake the Senate

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

lab leak one of biggest stories in next 10 years

Conservative Opinion

March 1

Fauci, Gates and China all lied to us about COVID-19

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360