Crane: Trump’s big, beautiful bust

Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) won the position as the 55th House speaker on the 15th ballot in January 2023, after House Republicans won a narrow majority during President Joe Biden’s 2022 midterm elections.McCarthy, a well-regarded House member since 2007 and solid fundraiser...

Crane: Still time to ensure safer schools

It was the morning of Sept. 4, 2024, when Georgia’s deadliest school shooting was underway at Apalachee High School in Winder.Thanks to a recently upgraded school security system, a fast-acting school resource officer, and local law enforcement, the mass murder was halted at four fatalities, with...

Crane: We’ve been here before

The American people have long demonstrated antipathy toward tariffs and duty fees.

Crane: My cancer journey ... so far

Like millions of other Americans, since my late 30s, I have dealt with a chronic medical condition, in my case, ulcerative colitis (UC).

Crane: Solid Gold - 50 years of healing:Morehouse School of Medicine

In 1975, the modest beginnings of a medical school at the Atlanta University Center spanned only two trailers, sitting in the middle of the Morehouse College campus as the nascent start of a two-year Medical Associate degree program.With an initial state appropriation from Governor George Busbee’s...

Crane: Dodging the DOGE

President Donald Trump campaigned to reduce our federal government's size and scope, and millions of Americans support that position. Of course, the devil is in the details.Our federal bureaucracy is bloated, often unresponsive, and more than occasionally duplicative.

Crane: What’s the deal with Greenland?

I recall the factoid from high school geography that Iceland was purposefully deceptively named and is quite green. Greenland is essentially a massive slab of ice, though not quite as icy as it used to be.

Crane: The lasting legacies of James Earl Carter

Many believe the ultimate accomplishment for any American citizen is to be elected president of the United States.

Crane: Remember to pack your patience

Should I ever be offered a seat on Santa’s trans-continental sleigh, up front or in the jump seat ... I’m in!However, as I still occasionally have to stay off the naughty list occasionally, I am more likely to be stuck in Comfort Plus, Business Class, or Coach during holiday travel.This year, my...

Crane: Be wise and exercise

As fall-to-winter temperatures dip and the endemic, former COVID-19 pandemic and flu season again make their presence known, I am reminded of two life maxims for this time of pumpkin spice and the holidays: get your shots, and for even better, year-round advice wise an exercise.The pandemic perhaps...