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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The Way I See It: McAllister Place

by Rebecca Styn11/29/2012, 10:30 AM

Rebecca Styn casts her trained eye on bayfront development, Operation Safe Travel, and the city's budget.

Just Toyin' Witcha: 8 Lanes

by B. Toy11/14/2012, 12:39 PM

Is B. Toy off track in his assessment of the Taj McDowell? You be the judge.

The Way I See It: Airport Runway Expansion

by Rebecca Styn11/14/2012, 11:59 AM

Fresh from last issue's exclusive interview with Glenn Beck, Rebecca Styn's back! She's giving thanks and talking runways in this issue's "The Way I See It."

Street Corner Soapbox: Nate Silver Wins!

by Jay Stevens11/14/2012, 11:00 AM

Who's the big winner? According to Jay Stevens, it's Nate Silver. And, America.

Upfront: Ruminations on a Fallen Foe

by Cory Vaillancourt11/14/2012, 10:32 AM

Will certain sobering facts give birth to an "Erie Manifesto?"

Visual Experiences: G.C. Myers - Inward Bound

by Erie Reader Author11/1/2012, 12:25 PM

Experience what Luke Gehring calls "that nagging subconscious mysterious something" in his review of this Kada Gallery show.

Tech Watch: Justin Timberlake is Bringing MySpace Back

by Michael Haas10/31/2012, 3:42 PM

The ghost of MySpace visits Justin Timberlake.

Riding the White Horse

by Cory Vaillancourt10/31/2012, 9:00 AM

Vaillancourt talks prophecy, and calls the election for Romney. You think he would have learned by now.

Street Corner Soapbox: Where does voter ID stand in Pennsylvania?

by Jay Stevens10/31/2012, 8:30 AM

Pssst...Read this. Then pass it on.

Upfront: No Pie for You

by Cory Vaillancourt10/31/2012, 7:30 AM

To have, or to hold? To hold, or to fold? To fold, or to knead? The proof's in the pudding - or, rather, pie - in this issue's Upfront.

Guest Editorial: Greetings!

by Richard Boler10/18/2012, 8:50 AM

We see you. There is nothing to fear here. Proceed.

Guest Editorial: USA Inc. Voter Forbid!

by Robert Cogan10/17/2012, 3:43 PM

If Republicans can win just five positions (presidency and four senate seats) they will control both houses of Congress and the Presidency. Can they save us from the fiscal cliff?

The Way I See It: Reflections on the Tent City

by Rebecca Styn10/17/2012, 12:00 PM

Thinking about pitching a tent near the railroad tracks? Think again.

Street Corner Soapbox: AL MVP debate

by Jay Stevens10/17/2012, 10:34 AM

Another debate! No, it's not Ted Williams v. Joe DiMaggio...or is it? Jay Stevens opens a can of worms.

Upfront: The Fat Old Days

by Cory Vaillancourt10/17/2012, 8:53 AM

People always say that the legislature is no place for on-the-job training; hogwash, I say.

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