Sometimes left, sometimes right, but always bold. These are the opinions of Erie Reader contributors, but not necessarily those of the ER editors, staff, or advertisers.
It's January. So Where's that Dang Global Warming When You Need It?
by Mary Birdsong1/13/2015, 4:14 PM
Brew a cup of tea and learn more about climate change and our weather.
For Servers, a Tipless Future?
by Jim Wertz1/13/2015, 6:36 AM
One Pittsburgh restaurant is trading tips for salaries. Is this the future of the service industry?
Why We Must Stand with Charlie Hebdo
by The Editors1/8/2015, 5:41 PM
Whether we agree or disagree with the publication's expression, we -- if we truly believe that the freedom of press and freedom and speech are essential and vital to the progress of civilization -- must be willing to defend the right to such communication to the very ends of our being.
From The Editors
by The Editors1/7/2015, 8:15 AM
In short, we need more action, period. Otherwise, like 2014, 2015 will be The Year Of The Gun all over again and calling for bold leadership won't be old hat, it'll be no hat because we've worn thin the brim that's pulled down to shade the eyes of those throughout the city willing to settle for complacency.
Erie At Large: The Age of the Digital Voter
by Jim Wertz1/7/2015, 8:00 AM
State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro co-sponsored same-day voter registration legislation.
Street Corner Soapbox: Tom Corbett's last blow to Pennsylvania's Education
by Jay Stevens1/7/2015, 7:45 AM
Outgoing-Gov. Corbett signed over power of York district school board to businessman Dave Meckley, who then turned it over to Charter Schools USA.
Geeked Out: The Interview
by John Lindvay1/7/2015, 6:00 AM
The was a lot of controversy surrounding the release of The Interview, but was it all an elaborate marketing scheme?
Boehner Opposition is Political Warning
by Jim Wertz1/6/2015, 11:40 AM
House Speaker John Boehner faces a challenge to his leadership. What does this mean for Republicans, U.S.?
Congressional Lame Ducks Fly High
by Jim Wertz12/29/2014, 12:40 PM
The 113th Congress just escapes the title of least productive congress.
Cleveland Still Rocks the CasBaaaaah
by Jim Wertz12/27/2014, 1:03 PM
CNNMoney named Cleveland one of the country's most innovative cities. Erie's leadership should be taking notes.
Exile on State Street: A Lump of Coal from the City of Erie for Christmas this Year
by Rick Filippi12/23/2014, 10:30 AM
Raising taxes is the easy answer to an increasing budget -- but is it the right one?
Erie At Large: The Year of the Gun
by Jim Wertz12/23/2014, 10:20 AM
In case you slept through 2014, we have a gun problem. Now, let's address it.
The Way I See It: Looking Back at 2014
by Rebecca Styn12/23/2014, 10:15 AM
Examining the past 52 weeks and how we've moved forward
2014 Year in Review
by Alex Bieler12/23/2014, 10:10 AM
A Look Back So We Can Get Moving Forward
Considering the City: The Legacy of Wilbur Henry Adams
by Civitas Members Lisa Austin and Stephen Sonnenberg12/23/2014, 10:05 AM
Good design makes business sense, but how do designers make products look "better", and what can Erie do to attract more designers?