Frequently asked questions

What is Straight Arrow’s mission?

Straight Arrow is on a mission to raise the bar on journalism in a time of media bias and mistrust. We exist to empower and equip you with the facts behind the stories dividing Americans. We’re fearlessly exposing the hard truths on the stories that matter most to you. No manipulation. No bias. No agenda.

What is Straight Arrow’s editorial policy? 

We dig deep to provide the full context behind the stories we cover, seeking multiple sources and focusing on verifiable facts. Read more about our editorial mission and corrections policy.

How do I know Straight Arrow is unbiased?

Independent experts at AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and NewsGuard, who regularly evaluate the bias and reliability of news outlets, have verified our unbiased, fact-based approach.

AllSides has recognized Straight Arrow with a Center rating for four years in a row through their Media Bias Audit™, which includes input from over 600 Americans across the political spectrum and a multipartisan expert panel.

Ad Fontes describes Straight Arrow’s reporting as “Middle or Balanced Bias,” validating our commitment to unbiased, straight facts.

NewsGuard has given Straight Arrow a perfect 100/100 reliability rating and confirmed that Straight Arrow adheres to all nine of the organization’s standards for credibility and transparency.

How does Straight Arrow work with Ground News?

We partner with Ground News to power our real-time Media Miss tool, which spotlights the stories right- and left-leaning outlets aren’t covering. Ground News’ technology collects headlines for a particular topic from hundreds of outlets.

Who are Straight Arrow’s owners?

We are privately owned by our CEO Joe Ricketts, who, along with our advisory board and journalists that work here, believes that unbiased news should be the standard, not the exception.

What topics does Straight Arrow cover?

We focus on topics affecting all Americans, especially those where polarization and misinformation have made it extremely difficult to get the full story. Our expert reporters are focused on politics, law and order, cost of living, government oversight, immigration, education, social issues, health, energy, online privacy, food and media.

Who are Straight Arrow’s reporters? Are all of them human?

Straight Arrow is built by journalists—all human!—who come from media outlets across the ideological spectrum. We work across political lines and fight fear with facts. You can see our full team here.

Downloading the app

Our stories are available on san.com and the Straight Arrow app, available on both Android and iOS. Download the app here.

What newsletters does Straight Arrow offer?

Our daily Unbiased Updates newsletter features our best and biggest stories every morning. Sign up for free.

Can I read Straight Arrow without ads?

Our site is currently ad-supported. When we launch our premium subscription later this summer, subscribers will receive an ad-free experience. Register now to receive a special discount when this feature becomes available.

Why do I need to register?

To read more than three articles per month on our website or app, you will need to register for a free account. You can do so from any article you visit, and from the Sign in button at the top of every page. New registrants will receive an exclusive $75 discount on an annual subscription when we launch a subscription offering this summer. 

How do I log in?

When registering for the first time or logging in, you will first provide your email address. Then, you’ll be prompted to enter the code you received in your inbox. (You can also click the sign-in link from that email.)

Why do I need to verify my email when I’m registering for the first time?

We ask all new registrants to click a verification link so we know you’re a real person! The internet may be overrun with bots, but we care about connecting with our human readers.

Can I sign in on multiple devices?

Yes! You can access Straight Arrow from the same account on both our app and website. Just sign in using the same email address, and enter the verification code to log in.

Can I change my email address?

Yes. Please send us a request via our contact form.

Why is Straight Arrow launching a paywall?

This summer, we’re introducing a paywall to support independent, reliable journalism that’s truly for our readers.

Today’s internet makes it harder for high-quality news to reach people. Social platforms reward outrage and clickbait. Search engines are showing less news. And AI tools often reuse reporting without supporting the publishers behind it.

That environment doesn’t reward the kind of work we do.

We want to take a different approach: one built with our readers, not driven by algorithms. Our premium offering reflects what you’ve told us you want, including:

• Deep-dive newsletters (focused on Media Miss, health and privacy).
• Exclusive extra episodes of Unbiased Updates.
• Subscriber-only podcasts.
• Q&As with our journalists.
• An ad-free reading experience.

Register now to lock in a $75 discount on our premium subscription when it launches.