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.

The proposed DOGE cuts reflect a familiar Republican strategy of overstating Social Security's challenges.

Liberal Opinion

December 30

How Republicans undermine Social Security’s future

Host of The David Pakman Show

2025 is looking like it will be a disastrous year for the United States. Congress must stand firm for the American idea to survive at all.

Liberal Opinion

December 27

2025 looking to be a uniquely disastrous year in politics

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Comedy is a bastion of Democratic strength, and comedians must never stop telling jokes no matter how dark the next four years might get.

Liberal Opinion

December 26

Comedy is a bastion of Democratic strength

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Donald Trump has a golden opportunity to become a better president for all Americans this time around. Will he seize it?

Liberal Opinion

December 24

Will Trump’s second term be any better than his first?

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Democrats need to follow the example set by Republicans after Trump’s 2020 loss and start preparing for the next time they’re in power.

Liberal Opinion

December 23

We need a Trump opposition akin to the Republican 2020 playbook

Host of The David Pakman Show

Pure capitalism is a failed ideology, and it doesn’t belong with the holidays. It’s time to remove capitalism from Christmas.

Liberal Opinion

December 20

It’s time to take failed capitalism out of Christmas

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Trump revealed his skepticism of vaccines and praised Chinese dictator Xi Jinping in his latest Mar-a-Lago meltdown.

Liberal Opinion

December 19

Trump’s Mar-a-Lago interview is a preview of troubles ahead

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

This year, let’s gift our time, love and compassion to one another, and not worry so much about unnecessary material things.

Liberal Opinion

December 18

Give time, love and togetherness for the holidays

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Democrats are being lazy and taking the easy way out by simply blaming the voters who shifted their support to the Republican candidate.

Liberal Opinion

December 17

Did Democrats learn anything from 2024 election?

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Elon Musk wants to trim trillions from the federal budget and eliminate crucial services that GOP voters rely on.

Liberal Opinion

December 16

Elon Musk budget cuts will devastate GOP voters

Host of The David Pakman Show

Democrats and Republicans can stop Trump’s disastrous plan for tariffs if they work together and act fast before he takes office.

Conservative Opinion

December 12

Democrats, GOP must urgently cooperate to block Trump tariffs

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Surprise attacks can happen at any time. Vigilance is the best defenses against whatever our opponents throw at us.

Conservative Opinion

December 11

Congress must invest in military, stay vigilant

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Biden pardoned his son, but inquiries into Hunter Biden’s activities shouldn’t end here. We need more answers.

Conservative Opinion

December 10

Biden’s pardon of Hunter leaves questions unanswered

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Trump gets the need to block China from accessing Americans' personal information and influencing young Americans with harmful ideology.

Conservative Opinion

December 6

China should not control American media

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Kash Patel and Pete Hegseth may raise alarms, but Trump has every right to nominate them, and the Senate might yet confirm them.

Conservative Opinion

December 4

Trump can nominate Patel, Hegseth, but will Senate confirm?

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

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

Fifty-seven percent of the American people have an unfavorable view of the Democratic Party, according to a Quinnipiac poll.

Conservative Opinion

November 22

Democrats’ actions in Pennsylvania threaten democracy

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

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