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.

President Biden's announcement that he will issue pardons to thousands convicted of marijuana possession is positive but it is not enough.

Liberal Opinion

October 12

Pardons for marijuana convictions help, but we need more

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Gov. Ron DeSantis deserves credit for highlighting the hypocrisy around immigration from liberals but his treatment of migrants was offensive.

Liberal Opinion

October 11

DeSantis is using the immigrant issue to run in 2024

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Herschel Walker says he didn't pay for a woman's abortion. Even if he did, an abortion scandal may not end Walker's Senate run.

Liberal Opinion

October 10

Why abortion scandal may not end Herschel Walker Senate run

Host of The David Pakman Show

Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker has been scorched for lying about his hypocritical stances. He's still got a chance to win.

Liberal Opinion

October 7

Lying Herschel Walker still Senate nominee in Georgia

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

With pension plans a thing of the past, it's now up to the individual to ensure they have enough for retirement, but the system needs reform.

Liberal Opinion

October 6

Saving for retirement is getting harder and in need of major reform

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Members of Congress must be banned from the stock market, which has seen our representatives get richer while the average American struggles.

Liberal Opinion

October 5

Congress members must be banned from unfair and corrupt trading

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

President Biden is known for his occasional gaffes but we shouldn't forget his origins as a tough fighter. He is a good leader for today.

Liberal Opinion

October 4

President Joe Biden, the scrappy fighter for our times

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

The perception of the health of the economy and status of inflation will play a major role in the midterms and 2024 presidential election.

Liberal Opinion

October 3

Perception of economy and inflation will play major role in 2024 election

Host of The David Pakman Show

On "This Week with George Stephanopoulos," former Gov. Chris Christie said he believes Trump could be headed for a self-inflicted indictment.

Liberal Opinion

September 30

Trump is headed for a self-inflicted indictment

Dr. Rashad Richey

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

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham introduced a bill restricting abortion after 15 weeks, putting women like model Chrissy Teigen at risk.

Liberal Opinion

September 29

Lindsey Graham’s proposed 15-week abortion bill puts women at risk

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

With inflation causing daily pain for Americans, Newt Gingrich says a focus on balancing the national budget will help the nation rebound.

Conservative Opinion

June 9

A balanced budget is key for America’s future

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Star Parker reminds us of the rich history and relevance of Old Parkland Conference

Conservative Opinion

June 9

Old Parkland Conference more than Justice Thomas’ comments

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Newt Gingrich says the elite left-wing media is losing faith in Joe BIden

Conservative Opinion

June 7

Liberal media elite losing faith in Joe Biden

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Katherine Zimmerman reminds us of other global atrocities we must not ignore

Conservative Opinion

June 7

Despite Ukraine, we must not forget other atrocities

Katherine Zimmerman

Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Newt Gingrich says Biden doesn't have a grip on the real world

Conservative Opinion

June 7

Oh no, Joe, please don’t go on Kimmel

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Star Parker argues that family values were in a healthier state prior to Roe v. Wade law

Conservative Opinion

June 6

With sanctity of life in focus, what if Steve Jobs never existed?

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Newt Gingrich thinks the White House's efforts to walk back President Biden's remarks about defending Taiwan against China only hurt America's global standing.

Conservative Opinion

June 1

Biden’s mixed message on Taiwan may push China to test US

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

John Fortier argues voter reforms will contribute to greater voter confidence

Conservative Opinion

May 31

What can we learn from 2020 election? And what can we do about it?

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Larry Lindsey says inflation may get worse before it gets better.

Conservative Opinion

May 27

Sorry to say, inflation hasn’t peaked yet

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

Star Parker points to the New York Times as an example of the problem with the woke media.

Conservative Opinion

May 24

New York Times, big media bias comes with cost

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education