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 Jan. 6 House committee erred badly in waiting so long to subpoena Donald Trump, and he may now try to run out the clock.

Liberal Opinion

October 26

Trump subpoena delay was a huge mistake by House committee

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Republican governors claim immigrants coming in from the southern border are a burden to their state, but it's exactly the opposite.

Liberal Opinion

October 25

Texas claims of immigrant ‘burden’ is a flat out lie

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

There's a big difference between conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' lies about the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre and the right to free speech.

Liberal Opinion

October 24

Alex Jones’ lies about Sandy Hook are not free speech

Host of The David Pakman Show

Herschel Walker was ridiculed for flashing a badge during a debate. The bigger concern is that Walker actually believes he's law enforcement.

Liberal Opinion

October 21

Badge fiasco proves Herschel Walker has lost touch with reality

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Opioid addiction is a crisis in America. Some say the best way to fight is with support and care, not punitive measures.

Liberal Opinion

October 20

We should combat opioid crisis with support, not punitive measures

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Jan. 6 defendants have requested they be transferred to Guantanamo Bay, illustrating their sense of privilege as well as their ignorance.

Liberal Opinion

October 19

Jan. 6 defendants requesting Guantanamo Bay are absolute fools

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Conservatives come in all shapes and sizes these days but Liberals are now different. The major U.S. political parties are in flux.

Liberal Opinion

October 18

Wavering conservative principles show a party in flux

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

President Biden is waiting until after the midterms to announce his 2024 intentions, but Al Sharpton thinks he will make a run.

Liberal Opinion

October 17

Al Sharpton thinks Joe Biden will run in 2024

Host of The David Pakman Show

Kanye West earned widespread condemnation for his online tirade against Jews. His antisemitic remarks may just be a cynical cash grab.

Liberal Opinion

October 14

Kanye West antisemitic remarks just part of a cynical money grab

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Voting these days is fraught with increased safety concerns, but exercising your right as a citizen has never been more important.

Liberal Opinion

October 13

In spite of security concerns, voting more important than ever

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

While the Disinformation Governance Board task force has been paused, a recent memo shows the group had a misguided agenda.

Conservative Opinion

June 30

DHS group to deputize Big Tech as speech police is wrong

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

The U.S. tax receipts were stronger than the estimates amid a deteriorating fiscal situation as taxable income skewed towards wealthy.

Conservative Opinion

June 29

Taxing the rich isn’t going to solve dire US fiscal situation

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

According to a new report, medicare and social security are in dismal financial shape and Congress is ignoring the future fallout.

Conservative Opinion

June 24

Stop ignoring the dismal state of Social Security

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Populist Republicans often blame liberals for problems, but American men must start taking greater responsibility for their own lives.

Conservative Opinion

June 23

American men need to start taking more personal responsibility

President, American Enterprise Institute

The war in Ukraine has sparked fears of a food crisis and led some countries to enact export bans which could do more harm than good.

Conservative Opinion

June 23

History tells us that export bans are a very bad idea

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

With inflation taking a toll and the economy on brink of a recession, Democrats are in for a rough ride in the fall midterms.

Conservative Opinion

June 22

Economy a serious problem for Democrats this fall

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

The verdicts in the Michael Sussmann and Peter Navarro cases reveal a double standard and an American legal system in crisis.

Conservative Opinion

June 21

Sussmann, Navarro fates reveal American justice system in crisis

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

Star Parker argues that mass shooting have nothing to do with gun control

Conservative Opinion

June 17

Gun control has nothing to do with mass shootings

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Matt Continetti makes the case for increased U.S. defense spending

Conservative Opinion

June 16

Underinvested for decades, US military in need of major buildup

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Larry Lindsey points out that it's time to start talking about life after Putin and Xi

Conservative Opinion

June 10

It’s time to really think about life after Putin and Xi

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group