Gary Hooser
Hawaii鈥檚 House Speaker Has Way, Way Too Much Power
But a few straightforward rule changes would vastly improve transparency and thus accountability.
Why Did A State Senator Skip The Scott Glenn Confirmation Vote?
Joy San Buenaventura was nowhere to be found the day her colleagues deadlocked over the contested gubernatorial nominee.
Corruption By Any Other Name Is Still Corruption
Allowing committee chairs the sole power to decide whether to hear a bill, to pass a bill or to kill a bill invites corruption — both illegal and legal.
Five Ways To Make The Hawaii Legislature More Accountable
Gutting 鈥済ut and replace鈥 for good is just the first place to start reforming the legislative process.
Dan Gluck’s Confirmation Process Showed What Democracy Looks Like
Every governing body, whether elected or appointed, needs to reflect the community it represents.
We Need Housing, Education And Health Care More Than Radar
It鈥檚 well past time for the United States to spend less on militarization 鈥 including an already obsolete $1.9 billion project planned for Hawaii.
Hypocrisy In Hawaii’s House Of Representatives
How can legislators justify giving themselves a raise when they refuse to hold hearings on increasing the minimum wage?
Hawaii’s Legislators Should Act Boldly In The Upcoming Session
Thinking globally and acting locally is the key to staying sane and getting positive things done.