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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.

Recent Federal Actions Are Impacting Clean Water, Public Health Efforts in Erie

by Jenny Tompkins4/10/2025, 2:00 PM
Underscoring the need to protect our environmental assets

The Politics of Style: Erie's 2025 Mayoral Race

by Jeff Bloodworth4/4/2025, 12:00 PM
Incumbent Joe Schember, challenger Daria Devlin have different paradigms of leadership

DEI Is Disappearing - Not by Force, But By Compliance

by Dr. Jay Breneman, President, Erie School Board3/21/2025, 12:00 PM
Avoiding erasure must come with a fight

Immigrant Voters Shift Right

by Jeff Bloodworth2/21/2025, 1:00 PM
Lessons from an inauguration Lyft ride

"Shame Must Change Sides"

by Susannah Faulkner1/15/2025, 1:00 PM
Political power, sexual violence, and the continued fight for justice

How Did This Happen? Democrats and Republicans Swap Bases

by Jeff Bloodworth12/19/2024, 1:00 PM
A look at the 2024 election results, locally and nationally

Buy Local or It's Bye, Local!

by Jeff McCullor12/13/2024, 1:00 PM
How an ill-timed winter storm is impacting local businesses

A Follow-up on Erie's Open Container Clash

by Jeff McCullor11/22/2024, 1:00 PM
The people have spoken and won

The Double-Edged Sword of Foreign Conflict Intervention

by Jeff Bloodworth11/20/2024, 1:00 PM
Despite heavy cost, U.S. and NATO cannot balk at bullies

Op Ed: Results May Vary: A Lesson from Trump University

by Jamie Pietras11/1/2024, 4:30 PM
A confessional from a former employee of the 2024 presidential candidate

Op Ed: Former Governor Ed Rendell Endorses State Senate Candidate Jim Wertz

by Ed Rendell10/29/2024, 3:00 PM
Why voting democrat down ballot is as consequential as the presidential race this cycle

For Democrats, Opportunity Knocks

by Jeff Bloodworth10/21/2024, 12:00 PM
Connecting with voters door-to-door, face-to-face resonates, especially in "red" areas

Erie County: The Linchpin to a Democratic Presidency

by Jeff Bloodworth9/26/2024, 12:00 PM
Combating Trump's pixie dust in Pennsylvania with focus on issues, energy, early voting

Teens, Tension, and Technology: The Loneliness Epidemic

by Dan Schank9/25/2024, 12:00 PM
Delving into the reformatting of friendships and the struggle to find 'third places'

How Erie's Women The Future PAC Became a Sign of the Times

by Liz Allen9/19/2024, 6:00 PM
Former Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper discusses importance of women in government

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April 2026: The 15th Anniversary Issue
Erie Reader: Vol. 16, No. 4
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