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.

Pageof 55

UPFRONT: The Crazy Pigeon Catch and Consume People

by Cory Vaillancourt3/28/2012, 8:00 AM

Upfront received some fan mail about 'crazy pigeon catch and consume people.' This is what ensued...

Guest Column: Wall Street, Main Street: Who Got Served

by Robert Cogan3/21/2012, 9:56 AM

Pert 1 of a two-part series

UPFRON: A Solid Pounding

by Cory Vaillancourt3/14/2012, 1:07 AM

A broken key and a chance for free beer!

Street Corner Soap Box: The Importance of Primaries

by Jay Stevens2/23/2012, 1:36 PM

Although they can resemble a circus at times, primary elections are your best chance to make a difference as a voter.

About Town

by Rebecca Styn2/22/2012, 11:55 AM

The grand re-opening of one of Erie's favorite bars: The Docksider

Eye on City Council

by Cornell Green2/22/2012, 11:40 AM

It's looking like a turnaround. But are folks spinning in circles?

Street Corner Soapbox: SOPA/PIPA

by Jay Stevens1/26/2012, 8:00 AM

Lights out. Paint it Black. The Internet went dark, and people took notice. When the lights came back on, there stood Jay Stevens on this Soapbox, ready to report.

UPFRONT: The Marriage Contract

by Cory Vaillancourt1/25/2012, 3:00 PM

Times are tough for state of traditional marriage. Thank goodness Upfront?s Cory Vaillancourt has some ideas to improve one of our most time-honored traditions!

UPFRONT: Team Crazy 2012!

by Cory Vaillancourt1/19/2012, 9:00 AM

Tired of Kenya-born Muslim Socialist Libtard Dumbocrat Emperor Barack Hussein Obama? Rick Santorum, Michelle Bachmann, Rick Perry, and Ron Paul not nearly crazy enough for you? You?re in luck; Upfront?s Cory Vaillancourt has assembled Team Crazy 2012.

Street Corner Soapbox: Redistricting Erie

by Jay Stevens1/11/2012, 12:00 PM

Redistricting. What it is? Why does it matter? And what does it mean for Erie?

Street Corner Soapbox: A Year in Numbers

by Jay Stevens12/28/2011, 9:00 AM

How many bars of soap fit in this box? Jay Stevens serves us a Soapbox Year in Review like only he can.

At Play In The Fields of The Bored: Accolades and Charades

by mike bennet10/5/2011, 4:30 PM

Michael doesn?t have a vote. But he has a column. And he?s talking Rock Erie Music Awards.

Street Corner Soapbox: War on Public Education

by Jay Stevens10/5/2011, 12:00 PM

Allegheny county state Representatives want PA school districts to sue Gov. Corbett. Jay Stevens thinks Erie should join the lawsuit.

Upfront: Voting with Dollars

by Cory Vaillancourt10/5/2011, 10:00 AM

It boils down to whiny non-smokers and inconsideration smokers. So says Cory Vaillancourt. Now it?s a matter of voting with our dollars.

Upfront: Upfrontia

by Cory Vaillancourt9/14/2011, 9:00 AM

Cory's looking to start his own island micro-nation. Who's in?

Pageof 55

Featured Events

Today Tomorrow This Weekend

Corry Satellite: The French Expeditions To Lake Erie: An American Legacy 

Community & Causes

May. 12th, 8:56 PM to 7:30 PM

WQLN Online Auction Fundraiser

Community & Causes

May. 13th

Idlestar Productions Presents Wolves At The Gate

Music

May. 13th, 8:56 PM

Live Music at the Flagship City Food Hall

Music

May. 13th, 8:56 PM

WQLN Online Auction Fundraiser

Community & Causes

May. 14th

Submit Your Event View Calendar

May 2026: Summer Preview

Erie Reader: Vol. 16, No. 5

View Past Issues

In This Issue

Popular This Week

COVID-19 Cases Rise Slightly In Erie County, Across Country

xRepresentx, Vice, Counterfeit, Cop Torture at BT

Ludacris Shows Behrend Some Southern Hospitality

Best of Erie 2014 Finalists

Hangin' Out at the South Pier

PO Box 10963 // Erie, PA 16514