Crane: A true, heartfelt salute

My paternal great-grandfather, Charles C. Crane, nearly lost his life during World War I. I can still recall as a child, him telling me haunting stories of war. My paternal and maternal grandfathers, William C. Crane and Leonard W. Ready, respectively, served in the Army and Navy during WWII.

Crane: So, what is a RICO?

Rico Carty was my favorite Atlanta Brave when I was a kid, along with Hank Aaron. Carty was among the first Dominicans to play in MLB and was part of the Atlanta Braves team that won its first National DivisionWestern League title in 1969.No, not that Rico.

Crane: When Moore means less

As if Georgia and the American South need more help in shaking loose the shackles and shadows of the American Civil War, Georgia State Senator Colton Moore (R-District 53) is suggesting that any actual trial or felony convictions for former president Donald J.

Crane: Big kick coming for Georgia

In 1972, what was then the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), relocated its headquarters from New York City to Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Crane: Knowing when it’s time to go home

I first had the pleasure of meeting U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky in Scottsdale, Ariz., roughly six months into his first term.McConnell was energetic, vibrant, quick-witted, and very thoughtful in his public policy position statements. McConnell is now the U.S.

Crane: Only time travel can change the past

Though I have never been a legislator, nor a lawyer, nor have I even played one on television, I have a more than basic understanding of how laws are made, take effect, and the legislative process. Here is a simple primer with some examples which folks might find helpful.

Crane: Healing that great divide

It was the best of times ... it was the worst of times. Thursday evening, August 24th, in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

Crane: The same house

I was fortunate to grow up in circumstances and with parents who always provided good food on the table, a comfortable home, and a safe roof over our heads. They also were kind enough to instill in me the understanding that not everyone had things quite so good.

Crane: No name? No way

A recent Quinnipiac University poll found only 47% of registered voters in America would even consider voting for a third-party candidate for president. That percentage quickly gets worse when you put a name on that third party or candidate.

Crane: Viva Lost Wages

My first trip to Sin City came in 1995, Christmas week. Newly divorced, I would see my toddler daughter on her third birthday that December 18th, prior to her departure on an annual pilgrimage to Virginia with her mother to visit her grandparents.