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: 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.

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.

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