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: 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.

The Way I See It: An Independent Perspective on the Local News

by Rebecca Styn10/3/2012, 12:30 PM

A look at term limits.

Visual Experiences: Autism - a Mexican Adventure

by Erie Reader Author10/3/2012, 11:25 AM

Mixed media by Craig Matis

A Second Look at Third Parties

by Tim Schnars II10/3/2012, 11:09 AM

Is it time to put an end to the two-party system?

Tech Watch: Erasing Someone from Existence

by Michael Haas10/3/2012, 11:00 AM

Ever want to just? get rid of someone completely? Erase them from your life? Well, now you can with a little help from Facebook. Block them.

Street Corner Soapbox: Glenn Beck Revisited

by Jay Stevens10/3/2012, 10:00 AM

The controversy over Glenn Beck's association with the Kanzius Foundation hasn't quieted down just yet. last week, it was Rebecca Styn. This week, it's Jay Stevens.

Upfront: On Clemens, Bacon, and Fleetwood Mac.

by Cory Vaillancourt10/3/2012, 9:10 AM

Upfront is back from vacation to bring you Mark Twain, Bacon, Rumours, Jewel, MySpace, cupcakes, and the Erie Reader 2012 Downtown Debates!

Street Corner Soapbox: A Tale of Two Conventions

by Jay Stevens9/20/2012, 2:18 PM

Jay Stevens weighs in!

The Way I See It: An Independent Perspective on the Local News

by Rebecca Styn9/19/2012, 12:30 PM

Glenn Beck to visit Erie

Just Toyin' Witcha: Border Patrol Part 3

by B. Toy9/19/2012, 7:00 AM

The chief of the U.S. Border Patrol in Erie dreams a happy dream of a time when his job had relevance.

Just Toyin' Witcha: Learning How Pennsylvania Gov't Works

by B. Toy9/5/2012, 11:30 AM

Pay attention, kids! It's time for your last social studies lesson before school's out due to budget cuts!

Visual Experiences: Creative H.A.N.D.S

by Erie Reader Author9/5/2012, 10:30 AM

In short, Luke Gehring says this is a big deal?a very big deal, and if you could only see one local show this year, this is the one not to miss. Read on to see why he says so.

The Way I See It: An independent perspective on the local news

by Rebecca Styn9/5/2012, 9:30 AM

With the RNC finished and the DNC underway, conventions and their effects are heating up.

Street Corner Soapbox: Jay Goes to the Olympics

by Jay Stevens9/5/2012, 7:30 AM

Maybe you noticed, maybe you didn?t, but I was away for a good chuck of the summer. At the Olympics, working a contract gig for NBC editing internal newsletters. So I was there, in London, for sport?s biggest pageantry. Here are some thoughts and observations:

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