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Straight Arrow News Closes After 5 Years

Billionaire Joe Ricketts shuts Straight Arrow News after five years of nonpartisan journalism.

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Nov 6, 2026

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Straight Arrow News Closes After 5 Years

Billionaire Joe Ricketts shuts Straight Arrow News after five years of nonpartisan journalism.

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Billionaire Joe Ricketts shuts Straight Arrow News after five years of nonpartisan journalism. Billionaire Joe Ricketts ends Straight Arrow News, a nonpartisan digital outlet he founded in 2021, after five years of operation. Originally reported by TheWrap.

Straight Arrow News Closes

Billionaire Joe Ricketts shuts Straight Arrow News after five years of nonpartisan journalism.

“When I started Straight Arrow, I believed there was both a need and an audience for journalism that worked hard to separate facts from opinion and gave readers the information they needed to make up their own minds”

Subscription Service Launched

The outlet launched a premium subscription service charging $12.95 per month or $99.90 annually for ad-free access and exclusive content.

Previous Shutdowns

Previous Shutdowns

Ricketts previously shut down DNAinfo and Gothamist in 2017 after 115 journalists were affected.

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Billionaire Joe Ricketts ends Straight Arrow News, a nonpartisan digital outlet he founded in 2021, after five years of operation.

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