Opinion

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Guest Editorial: Wall Street, Main Street: Whose Economy Got Served, Part Two

by Robert Cogan5/3/2012, 11:07 AM

Inflation is not everybody's enemy equally.

Street Corner Soap Box: Problems with Government

by Jay Stevens5/2/2012, 9:12 AM

From the post office to public education to our water supply and Social Security pensions, conservative radicals seek privatization of programs generations of our forebears thought too critical to subject to the whims of the market and rapaciousness of profit seekers.

UPFRONT: You and I are Going to Write a Brilliant Pop Song

by Cory Vaillancourt4/11/2012, 9:31 AM

Calling all musicians: Upfront needs you to help write a song!

About Town: S.T.O.P. Violence

by Rebecca Styn4/4/2012, 9:49 AM

A coalition designed to provide positive alternatives to violence through awareness and education.

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.

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