Greg Markley Articles

Former President Carter is a Prolific Writer — Here’s a Sampling

OPINION — On the top of a bookcase in my home office lies a hardcover work called “Books, Books, Books: A Hilarious Collection of Literary Cartoons,” edited by S. Gross and Jim Charlton. I have treasured that book almost since it was published in 1988. One of my...

Assessing Juneteenth: Just Another Day Off Work?

OPINION — I enjoyed being in Atlanta in January 1986 covering the first official MLK Day parade. I was afraid the new holiday would become just an excuse for people to relax and have fun all day. I didn’t want Dr. King to have died at age 39 only to have most...

Nationalists in the U.S. Army? It All Depends on Your Definition

OPINION — In 1998, a grand jury was formed in the Monica Lewinsky case that threatened President Bill Clinton’s career. Clinton cleverly denied that he had lied about his sexual conduct with her. “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is,” he said. “If...

CVS, IHOP and Absorbing the Proud Background of Employers

OPINION — In 2023, many people have accepted a job offer, especially for a part-time position. But a lot of them resort to complaining about the job. They call it “demeaning” and claim they only do it because they needed a job. They would feel better about their work...