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Holy Rollers, the High Court, and the Paradox of Liberty

by Jim Wertz10/7/2014, 3:17 PM

The Supreme Court tacitly upholds same-sex marriage, Scalia's gone rogue, and the Indiana State Police are cuffing for Christ. You figure it out.

The Streets are Talking and They've Got Something to Say About 2017

by Jim Wertz10/6/2014, 10:34 PM

The streets are beginning to talk about the next Mayor's race. It's worth a listen.

Star Trek: Axanar Comes to Edinboro University

by Jim Wertz10/4/2014, 3:59 PM

Sneak a peak at the new series in the Star Trek franchise at Edinboro University.

Rand Paul's Post-Racial American Problem

by Jim Wertz10/2/2014, 8:59 PM

If Rand Paul is in for 2016, he's going to have to face the sins of his father.

Facebook's Hunt for Drag Queens

by Jim Wertz10/1/2014, 11:12 PM

Facebook wants users to follow the rule, eight years after they let everyone begin to ignore them.

"Kick 'em in the Crotch," James Traficant, Dead at 73

by Jim Wertz9/28/2014, 12:15 AM

Former Ohio Congressman James Traficant dies at age 73.

Encryption Wars Begin: Apple vs. The NSA

by Jim Wertz9/27/2014, 1:39 PM

Apple's iPhone 6 tests user-generated encryption to protect personal information.

Erie Together To Hold GradNation Summit

by Jim Wertz9/23/2014, 8:15 AM

Erie Together and the Erie School District host townhall meeting to address graduation rates,

Congressional Cowardice and the Lessons of History

by Jim Wertz9/22/2014, 8:08 AM

CBS's Bob Schieffer attacks Congressional cowardice. Hint: He's not wrong.

The Fate of Net Neutrality Rests With FCC

by Jim Wertz9/21/2014, 9:00 AM

The public has spoken on net neutrality. Now we wait to see if the FCC was listenting.

Scottish Peace and Unity

by Jim Wertz9/20/2014, 1:09 PM

Scottish referendum ends in peaceful acceptance of the status quo.

Apple Bites It For U2

by Jim Wertz9/19/2014, 1:24 PM

Apple wants you to want them, even if you don't love the free gift.

Scotland, The Brave...but Free?

by Jim Wertz9/17/2014, 3:29 PM

The battle for Scottish Independence may not lead to freedom, but it can teach us all something about being brave.

Erie's Goodfellas

by Jim Wertz9/17/2014, 8:05 AM

A look at The Unholy Murder of Ash Wednesday.

Perpetual Pickerism Isn't A Pretty Picture

by Jim Wertz9/14/2014, 9:37 PM

Secondhand stores pose a problematic aesthetic.

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