Opinion

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.

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Street Corner Soapbox: The Militarization of Police

by Jay Stevens8/20/2014, 6:10 AM

We have police constantly stopping and searching young black men and arresting them, sometimes multiple times for little or no cause, creating an atmosphere of conflict, and instigating violent responses. Who's to blame?

Exile on State Street: The $90 Million Runway to Somewhere, We Hope

by Rick Filippi8/20/2014, 6:00 AM

Without an economic development strategy and an organization charged with overall responsibility, how do we, as citizens and taxpayers know that we are gaining or losing ground?

Just Toyin' Witcha

by B. Toy8/20/2014, 5:00 AM

Is the sun setting on Bayfront sunsets?

Journalism In Peril

by Jim Wertz8/19/2014, 11:22 PM

Journalists are being silenced in many ways, some more brutal than others. The damage may be irreparable.

Erie Reader Editor Puts Money (Not Ice-Water) Where Mouth Is

by Ben Speggen8/16/2014, 2:31 PM

After penning an anti-Ice Bucket Challenge op-ed, Ben Speggen was issued the #IceBucketChallenge

Please Stop Wasting Water and Guilting People into Donating

by Ben Speggen8/15/2014, 1:29 AM

It's time to stop taking the #IceBucketChallenge.

Just Toyin' Witcha

by B. Toy8/6/2014, 7:30 AM

Gov. Corbett Sees a threat to our forests and springs into action to save the woods!

Upfront: Trick'd by the Mayor

by Cory Vaillancourt8/6/2014, 4:45 AM

Thoughts on pogs. And other stuff. Including the four-day street festival that is CelebrateErie.

The Way I See It: Are we safe from the Ebola outbreak?

by Rebecca Styn8/6/2014, 4:30 AM

Those infected are coming to the United States.

Street Corner Soapbox: The Senseless War in Gaza Rages On

by Jay Stevens8/6/2014, 4:15 AM

The Israeli and Palestinian conflict continues -- and we continue to try to make sense of it all.

Letter of the Day: F

by Jim Wertz8/4/2014, 6:05 PM

"F" is the letter of the day...it's not what you think.

Bill Weir Smacks Climate Change Trolls on Twitter, Deserves Promotion

by Ben Speggen7/31/2014, 2:37 PM

There's an important difference between the words "weather" and "climate."

Yes, we're Unhappy: Now get back to work!

by Ben Speggen7/31/2014, 10:20 AM

This is a public service announcement: Don't be a Dick.

The Obama Trials

by Jim Wertz7/29/2014, 5:47 PM

Congress to sue the President! Not so fast...

Decision 2016: Republicans Need A Loser To Win

by Jim Wertz7/24/2014, 10:43 PM

Like it or not, the 2016 Presidential Campaign is underway. If Republicans have any chance of winning, they have to back a loser.

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