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Who we are

Straight To The Point News (“STTPN”, “we”) is run by the founders of Straight To The Point News. These terms are an agreement between you and us about using sttpn.com.

Using the site

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Publication ratings are opinions

Our Left, Lean Left, Center, Lean Right, Right and Unrated classifications are STTPN's editorial opinions about a publication's overall tendencies, based on the evidence and process described in our Political Rating Methodology. They are not statements of fact about any publication, journalist or article, and they are not a measure of accuracy or quality. Anyone can challenge a rating with evidence.

Accuracy and corrections

We work to be accurate and we correct material errors with a dated note, as described in our Editorial Standards & Corrections. Even so, news changes quickly and mistakes happen. The site is provided for general information and isn't legal, financial, medical or professional advice.

Midterms map and market data

The 2026 midterms map shows prediction-market prices from Kalshi, a third-party exchange. STTPN isn't affiliated with or paid by Kalshi, the prices aren't STTPN's predictions or polls, and nothing on the map is a recommendation to trade or bet. Results shown as “Projected (market)” are not race calls. Market data may be delayed or wrong.

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