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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Upfront: The Redress of Grievances

by Cory Vaillancourt1/23/2013, 5:16 PM

A long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away...

Street Corner Soapbox: Manti Te?o and the Saga of the Fake Girlfriend

by Jay Stevens1/23/2013, 5:08 PM

Jay Stevens tells us what's at stake in the ever-evolving the scandal involving Manti Te'o and a person who doesn't exist.

Just Toyin' Witcha

by B. Toy1/23/2013, 4:53 PM

B. Toy wants to know if you're a slave to the Hobbit...err, habit.

The Way I See It: Flu Shots and Local Elections

by Rebecca Styn1/23/2013, 1:07 PM

Time to take your medicine!

Upfront: New Year's Devolution

by Cory Vaillancourt1/9/2013, 1:16 PM

Our writer shares a harrowing personal tale of addiction, recovery, and relapse.

The Way I See It: Standing on the Edge of the Cliff

by Rebecca Styn1/9/2013, 7:00 AM

Who is this "Fiscal Cliff" guy everyone keeps talking about? Let Rebecca Styn introduce you.

Street Corner Soapbox: Hall of Fame

by Jay Stevens1/9/2013, 7:00 AM

How will the Baseball Writers Association of America evaluate the "Steroid Era" now that Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, and Sammy Sosa are eligible for the Hall of Fame?

The Way I (Hope to) See It

by Rebecca Styn12/28/2012, 12:58 PM

Anyone can see things as they are, but it takes someone special to hope for something more. Rebecca Styn is that special someone.

Just Toyin' Witcha

by B. Toy12/28/2012, 12:36 PM

Beeman's Beemanesque adventures, as brought to you by B. Toy!

Street Corner Soapbox: 2012 by the Numbers

by Jay Stevens12/27/2012, 5:55 PM

Jay Stevens again provides us with a unique look back at the year with some thought-provoking numbers.

Upfront: The 2012 Year in Review

by Cory Vaillancourt12/27/2012, 3:57 PM

Leading off our annual "Year in Review" issue, it's "Upfront Looks Back at the Year!"

Guest Editorial: Pat Toomey

by Cory Vaillancourt12/12/2012, 1:24 PM

Republican U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania Pat Toomey weighs in on the "Fiscal Cliff" issue.

Just Toyin' Witcha: Beeman's Blunder

by B. Toy12/12/2012, 10:15 AM

This Christmas, Bugs Beeman asks for a dictionary.

Street Corner Soapbox: Changing the Electoral College

by Jay Stevens12/12/2012, 9:49 AM

Jay Stevens pokes holes in the "egregiously unethical partisan gamesmanship" of those who seek to skew the way Pennsylvania's Electoral College votes are awarded.

Upfront: Contradictions and Hyperbole!

by Cory Vaillancourt12/12/2012, 7:30 AM

Washing machines, decaf, skunks, alarm clocks, reggae, bacon, robo-bots, bed-shoppers, energy traders, fridges, pudding, The Avett Brothers, liquor, texting, roller rinks, strip clubs, helmets, animals, and, of course, Pez - it's Upfront!

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