Fast-food wage debate is misguided at best
We’re being played. Whether we want to believe it or not, this nation is divided into the haves and the have-nots. There are other divisions, of course — by race,…
239 years of freedom and other stuff
Someone on Facebook made a joke last week that it looked like a war broke out between the Confederates and a Skittles factory. It was funny because it was true.…
It's been an awesome year
The past year has absolutely flown by. Now, I know most people measure years from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 — and usually so do I. But not today.For the…
If a bus route is canceled and nobody cares, does it really get canceled?
For the past two weeks, East Niagara Post has published a series of stories about the cancellation of the NFTA 55L, which will cease operation at the conclusion of business…
Lockport is the Buffalo of Buffalo
Buffalo is a very proud city — with an inferiority complex.Mind you, when I say “Buffalo,” I mean Western New York. We’re all Buffalo. Lockport is Buffalo. Niagara Falls is…
On digital books and analog exes
I’m conflicted. But that’s nothing new. As I write this, I’m sitting in the midst of thousands of books at the annual AAUW book sale. Tens of thousands maybe. And…
Book Review: Glenn Hates Books (Vol. 1)
Glenn Hates Books Vol. 1: Brutally Honest Book Reviews by Glenn Conley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Made me want to read some books I understand that some people…
Book Review: The Ninth District
The Ninth District by Douglas Dorow My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed “The Ninth District” very much. Douglas Dorow painted very vivid pictures of both his characters and…
Why don't poor people just eat their babies?
It never seems to completely go out of vogue, but once again, poor-people bashing is top of mind for seemingly half of America. I’m reminded of the old Bugs Bunny…
Book Review: Introducing Edmund Drake
Introducing Edmund Drake by George N. Root III My rating: 5 of 5 stars Imagine for a moment, if you will, aliens invade earth and start making a mess of…