Bill Crane

Columnist

Bill Crane has been a political analyst and commentator for 20 years. A former communications staffer for two U.S. Senators and one Governor in both major political parties, Crane 'grew up' in Georgia politics in a newspaper family. Crane owns his own corporate communications firm in Decatur, CSI Crane, LLC. He is a regular guest on WDUN's "Morning Talk with Martha Zoller," His weekly syndicated column is entitled "One Man's Opinion," and draws on his experience, good humor and life as a son of the south.

It's in the mail

When was the last time you sent someone a hand-written letter? Mailed a birthday card or your old friends and family Christmas card list?

12:00AM ( 3 years ago )

A revolution evolution

A century ago, on August 18, 1920, the final state fell in place to ratify the 19th Amendment giving women in the United States the right to vote.

10:06AM ( 3 years ago )

Raising Cain

2020 continues to be the year of the GREAT Suck. The world and Georgia lost two Civil Rights giants within hours of each nearing a week ago, and this week, we lost another leader, and at least to me, a good friend.

12:00AM ( 3 years ago )

Planting seeds

Among the skills and talents, I learned later in life is the importance of constantly planting seeds.

12:00AM ( 3 years ago )

Take two doses of common sense and call me in the morning

If it hasn't already been clear in the past several weeks, we are in this mess for the long haul.

12:00AM ( 3 years ago )

School Days, Rue Days...Dear I Am Confused Days

With all due respect Madam Secretary, I respectfully disagree, and we may all rue the day if we rush to get kids back in their respective classrooms and schools too soon to do things safely.

12:00AM ( 3 years ago )

Defend the police

Detroit also has had its share of unrest and disturbances over racial justice this summer of 2020, but the rule of law is still being enforced

12:00AM ( 3 years ago )

To mask or not to mask?

COVID19 positive test results are significantly rising. Georgia last week experienced three consecutive days of daily sharp increases and record 'positives.'

9:58AM ( 3 years ago )

No place for hate

My paternal grandmother, Mary L. Crane, imbued in me at a young age an attitude towards life which has always served me well. If you start each day willing to learn something new, you probably will.

10:00AM ( 3 years ago )

Bluster, then cluster, now let's muster

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, will be an Election Day that thousands of Georgia voters may remember for years to come.

10:03AM ( 3 years ago )