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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Outside Voices

by Jessica Courter2/5/2014, 12:09 AM

How often do you watch live music in Erie, and where is your favorite place to see it?

Just Toyin' Witcha

by B. Toy1/22/2014, 6:45 AM

Check out this back pedaling!

Outside Voices: Kanzius

by Matt Flowers1/22/2014, 6:30 AM

Do you still support the Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation after leading research Dr. Curley was charged with a felony and Therm Med's patent was sold to a super-green Colorado based company?

The Way I See It: Bridgegate

by Rebecca Styn1/22/2014, 6:15 AM

What the Christie scandal means for the Republicans' best shot at the White House in 2016.

Street Corner Soapbox: Merry CRIZ-mas!

by Jay Stevens1/22/2014, 6:00 AM

The Hotel Wars rage on, and Erie gets a second chance at key funds for development.

From The Editors

by The Editors1/21/2014, 7:49 PM

Christmas comes late for Erie. And the city gets a big second chance.

Guest Opinions:The Lessons of Sandy Hook Going Unheeded

by Geof Gradler1/8/2014, 9:34 AM

A year later... are we any smarter?

Guest Opinions: Voter ID Laws

by Brandon Magoon1/8/2014, 8:50 AM

A real-life tale of the burdens of voter ID laws.

Just Toyin' Witcha

by B. Toy1/8/2014, 8:05 AM

Look everyone! It's Ghost Mayor again! And he has the key to the city!

Outside Voices

by Matt Flowers1/8/2014, 8:04 AM

How do you spend your winter in the snowiest city in the U.S.?

Street Corner Soapbox: Peyton Manning and PEDs

by Jay Stevens1/8/2014, 8:01 AM

Peyton Manning, at 37 after several major neck surgeries, broke the record book. Yet no one asks, "PEDs?" Except Jay Stevens.

The Way I See It: The Polar Vortex and Local Warming Centers

by Rebecca Styn1/8/2014, 7:03 AM

As the Polar Vortex has Erie in its grip, here are ways you can help the less fortunate.

2013: The Year In Review

by Jay Stevens12/25/2013, 9:41 PM

All the things that made 2013 so 2013.

The Way I See It: The Way I Hope To See It in 2014

by Rebecca Styn12/25/2013, 9:15 PM

Living or deceased, who would you have dinner with if you could dine with anyone? Rebecca Styn answers that question here.

Just Toyin' Witcha

by B. Toy12/25/2013, 12:19 AM

Gov. Corbett goes digging for $1.3 billion!

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