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.
Liberal Opinion Published: June 30, 2022, 10:06am CT
Why the Jan. 6 committee won’t officially investigate Ginni Thomas
National TV Political Analyst, Talk Radio Host, Univ. Prof.
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Liberal Opinion Published: June 29, 2022, 12:43pm CT
Inflation is a global phenomenon, not just a US problem
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: June 23, 2022, 8:27am CT
Dating apps are rooted in institutional racism
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: June 16, 2022, 3:09pm CT
What impact could the January 6 hearings have on Donald Trump?
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: June 15, 2022, 3:55pm CT
Congress needs solutions for gun violence in America
National TV Political Analyst, Talk Radio Host, Univ. Prof.
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Liberal Opinion Published: June 14, 2022, 9:08am CT
The long-term mental health effects of COVID-19 remain a mystery
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: June 7, 2022, 4:04pm CT
America has a growing problem with stochastic terrorism
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: June 3, 2022, 4:30pm CT
Despite his opponents’ claims, inflation has little to do with Biden
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: June 3, 2022, 3:47pm CT
DeSantis’ textbook ban and SEL position will hurt our kids
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: May 26, 2022, 9:55am CT
Right-wing media played a role in Buffalo shooting
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: May 20, 2022, 2:21pm CT
Overturning Roe v. Wade could help Democrats in midterms
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: May 19, 2022, 9:10am CT
Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is pointless and puts kids in harm’s way
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: May 10, 2022, 11:30am CT
Is it fair to criticize Donald Trump, Jr. and not Hunter Biden?
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: May 9, 2022, 4:51pm CT
Enough with the “Crying Karens.” Here’s how to help Ukraine.
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: May 5, 2022, 2:13pm CT
SCOTUS is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. What should liberals do?
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: May 3, 2022, 2:45pm CT
Timing of judge’s mask ruling for air travel suspicious
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: April 26, 2022, 4:29pm CT
College should be a safe place to say what’s on your mind
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: April 26, 2022, 10:26am CT
Ginni Thomas poses a real problem for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
National TV Political Analyst, Talk Radio Host, Univ. Prof.
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Liberal Opinion Published: April 18, 2022, 11:53am CT
Madison Cawthorn keeps embarrassing the GOP
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: April 12, 2022, 4:37pm CT
Kim Kardashian endures same experience as many other women
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: April 4, 2022, 4:04pm CT
Watch this before you take ivermectin for COVID-19
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: April 1, 2022, 12:02pm CT
As we debate consequences for Will Smith, remember our children are watching
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: March 29, 2022, 2:32pm CT
Don’t give shameless pro-Putin Republicans the attention they crave
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: March 28, 2022, 10:55am CT
My take on my ex, Jared Kushner, and his wife, Ivanka Trump
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: March 21, 2022, 11:11am CT
Body cameras for teachers? Let educators do their jobs without censorship.
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: March 18, 2022, 1:23pm CT
Republican support of Russia began with Donald Trump
National TV Political Analyst, Talk Radio Host, Univ. Prof.
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Liberal Opinion Published: March 16, 2022, 3:57pm CT
Herky jerky State of the Union not as bad as vile GOP behavior
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: March 14, 2022, 5:04pm CT
Kids have good reason to think adults don’t know what they’re doing
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: March 9, 2022, 9:23am CT
Zelenskyy now fighting more than war with Russia
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: March 7, 2022, 8:56am CT
War overseas causes real concerns for Americans at home
National TV Political Analyst, Talk Radio Host, Univ. Prof.
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Liberal Opinion Published: March 3, 2022, 4:54pm CT
How strong is Rudy Giuliani’s loyalty to Donald Trump?
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: March 1, 2022, 3:56pm CT
Are liberals funnier than conservatives?
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: February 25, 2022, 2:54pm CT
Toiletgate proves Trump can’t be trusted
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: February 18, 2022, 8:48am CT
Whoopi Goldberg flap proves cancel culture has gone too far
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: February 17, 2022, 9:05am CT
Book bans represent latest chapter in right wing need for control
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: February 11, 2022, 4:40pm CT
Unions brewing at Starbucks. Is this good for America?
Comedian and Host, The Political Vigilante
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Liberal Opinion Published: February 10, 2022, 5:10pm CT
Let’s give Joe Rogan a chance
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: February 8, 2022, 4:02pm CT
Mr. President, go ahead and nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court, but do it fast
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: February 4, 2022, 9:00am CT
Trump rallies are a sure sign he’s already plotting 2024 run
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: February 3, 2022, 2:55pm CT
Is ignoring Trump a good thing?
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: January 31, 2022, 4:31pm CT
Service industry workers deserve better treatment
Digital Innovation Prof, Stony Brook; CoFounder, Digimentors
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Liberal Opinion Published: January 28, 2022, 10:09am CT
Low expectations are not hard to meet, but what about Biden’s next three years?
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: January 26, 2022, 10:06am CT
Christmas cards with guns deliver more than shock
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: January 25, 2022, 9:51am CT
Russia-Ukraine conflict a fuss, designed to distract
Comedian and Host, The Political Vigilante
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Liberal Opinion Published: January 24, 2022, 9:58am CT
Stop playing around, podcast platforms. You’ve got work to do!
Digital Innovation Prof, Stony Brook; CoFounder, Digimentors
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Liberal Opinion Published: January 21, 2022, 5:23pm CT
Is America the land of the free? Not exactly. Look at Julian Assange.
Comedian and Host, The Political Vigilante
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Liberal Opinion Published: January 13, 2022, 2:16pm CT
Worth the wait: Trump and his right-wingers may pay the price for January 6
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Liberal Opinion Published: January 12, 2022, 1:31pm CT
Making the case: Capitol riots were an act of domestic terrorism
National TV Political Analyst, Talk Radio Host, Univ. Prof.
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Liberal Opinion Published: January 11, 2022, 8:29am CT
AOC’s Miami vacation controversy is much ado about nothing
Host of The David Pakman Show
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Liberal Opinion Published: January 7, 2022, 4:51pm CT
For everyone’s mental health, let’s act like adults and not like Donald Trump
Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam
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Conservative Opinion Published: July 1, 2022, 12:11pm CT
The US and NATO should be doing a lot more to help Ukraine
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 30, 2022, 2:40pm CT
DHS group to deputize Big Tech as speech police is wrong
Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 29, 2022, 12:33pm CT
Taxing the rich isn’t going to solve dire US fiscal situation
President & CEO, The Lindsey Group
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 24, 2022, 10:10am CT
Stop ignoring the dismal state of Social Security
Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 23, 2022, 1:36pm CT
American men need to start taking more personal responsibility
President, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 23, 2022, 11:16am CT
History tells us that export bans are a very bad idea
President & CEO, The Lindsey Group
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 22, 2022, 9:01am CT
Economy a serious problem for Democrats this fall
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 21, 2022, 2:36pm CT
Sussmann, Navarro fates reveal American justice system in crisis
Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 17, 2022, 10:57am CT
Gun control has nothing to do with mass shootings
Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 16, 2022, 11:21am CT
Underinvested for decades, US military in need of major buildup
Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 10, 2022, 10:26am CT
It’s time to really think about life after Putin and Xi
President & CEO, The Lindsey Group
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 9, 2022, 3:07pm CT
A balanced budget is key for America’s future
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 9, 2022, 3:02pm CT
Old Parkland Conference more than Justice Thomas’ comments
Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 7, 2022, 4:06pm CT
Liberal media elite losing faith in Joe Biden
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 7, 2022, 4:00pm CT
Despite Ukraine, we must not forget other atrocities
Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 7, 2022, 11:35am CT
Oh no, Joe, please don’t go on Kimmel
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 6, 2022, 8:42am CT
With sanctity of life in focus, what if Steve Jobs never existed?
Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education
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Conservative Opinion Published: June 1, 2022, 8:51am CT
Biden’s mixed message on Taiwan may push China to test US
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 31, 2022, 11:22am CT
What can we learn from 2020 election? And what can we do about it?
Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 27, 2022, 2:06pm CT
Sorry to say, inflation hasn’t peaked yet
President & CEO, The Lindsey Group
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 24, 2022, 10:43am CT
New York Times, big media bias comes with cost
Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 20, 2022, 4:37pm CT
Ruling class hates Elon Musk because, like Trump, he threatens their power
Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 20, 2022, 3:33pm CT
President Biden’s efforts to forgive student loan debt misguided
Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 19, 2022, 3:11pm CT
Trump’s GOP represents return to Old American Right
Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 19, 2022, 1:28pm CT
Biden administration is incompetent and out of touch with reality
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 17, 2022, 2:52pm CT
Negative GDP growth, runaway inflation could lead to recession
President & CEO, The Lindsey Group
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 13, 2022, 3:19pm CT
Rick Scott’s tax plan is dumb, immoral, and bad for Republicans
Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 13, 2022, 11:17am CT
Consumer protection expansion hides effort to grow government
Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 12, 2022, 1:48pm CT
West boosting Ukraine and delivering powerful message to dictators
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 10, 2022, 1:12pm CT
Free speech proponents should cheer Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover
Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 4, 2022, 1:23pm CT
Is the Islamic State in crisis?
Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 2, 2022, 2:29pm CT
Democrats use dictator’s strategy to control who gets on ballot
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: May 2, 2022, 11:05am CT
Bakery’s victory sends a strong message about liberal dogma
Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 29, 2022, 2:02pm CT
Conference spotlights America’s inequality challenges
President, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 26, 2022, 2:22pm CT
Biden’s Title 42 stance creating trouble in his own party
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 26, 2022, 9:43am CT
Who will win November midterm elections? Let’s look at the polls.
President & CEO, The Lindsey Group
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 22, 2022, 2:59pm CT
Liberal media needs to back off patriots like Clarence, Ginni Thomas
Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 21, 2022, 2:08pm CT
Kai Kahele symbolizes Nancy Pelosi’s problematic Congress
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 19, 2022, 10:32am CT
Larger inflation shock headed our way
President & CEO, The Lindsey Group
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 19, 2022, 9:22am CT
Believe dictators like Putin when they state their evil intentions
Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 14, 2022, 12:34pm CT
Could US sanctions lead to regime change in Moscow?
President & CEO, The Lindsey Group
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 13, 2022, 4:39pm CT
Left using woke language of racial identification for its agenda
Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 13, 2022, 2:27pm CT
Who suppressed the story of Hunter Biden’s laptop and what’s the real harm?
Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 13, 2022, 10:37am CT
New Biden-Putin poll raises more concerns about the White House
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 11, 2022, 5:06pm CT
We can thank the American Rescue Plan for “Bidenflation”
Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 6, 2022, 2:21pm CT
House GOP workshop shows a group ready to lead
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: April 4, 2022, 9:00am CT
New Florida law highlights hypocrisy of LGBTQ movement
Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education
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Conservative Opinion Published: March 30, 2022, 2:32pm CT
Reagan’s words relevant, important internationally and at home
Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education
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Conservative Opinion Published: March 22, 2022, 5:48pm CT
Will Biden accomplish anything real during trip to Europe?
Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360
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Conservative Opinion Published: March 21, 2022, 2:28pm CT
Biden caves to China again to appease Woke left
Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow
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