Stacy on the right, also known as Stacy Washington, is a conservative commentator and radio host who was suspended from her St. Louis Post-Dispatch column in 2017 after she wrote an article defending the National Rifle Association (NRA) from comparisons to ISIS. Since then, she has continued her work as a commentator and radio host, focusing on conservative issues and supporting the Second Amendment.
Stacy Washington, known for her conservative viewpoints and advocacy for the Second Amendment, found herself at the center of controversy in May 2017. At that time, she was a columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and her column titled “Guns and the Media” criticized an editorial in the Post-Dispatch that had likened the NRA to ISIS. Washington argued that it was inappropriate to compare a constitutionally recognized right to a terrorist organization.
The newspaper responded by suspending her column, citing a conflict of interest because of her association with the NRA, where she had previously participated in radio ads. Washington countered that her relationship with the NRA was not a secret and that she had been transparent about her advocacy and affiliations.
The incident sparked a broader discussion about media bias, freedom of speech, and the role of columnists who also engage in advocacy. Washington maintained that her suspension was an attack on her right to free speech and an example of the media’s intolerance for views that diverge from a liberal perspective.
Following her suspension, Washington continued to be active in the media as a conservative commentator. She hosts a radio show called “Stacy on the Right,” where she discusses political and social issues from a conservative standpoint. She has also appeared on various television programs and continues to be an outspoken supporter of conservative values, including her strong support for the Second Amendment. Washington’s experience highlights the challenges that commentators can face when their views clash with those of their platform or the prevailing sentiment within the media industry.