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Holiday Thoughts On Legislative Committees And Rules

Let’s make the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives — the People’s House — the role model for a fresh and better relationship among its members and with the public.

What Hawaii Can Learn From South Korea’s Jeju Island

There are common circumstances and questions we might ask of our sister state beyond exchanges of educators and government leaders.

We Deserve To Know More About The Future UH President

Let’s make the meetings with the two finalists open and meaningful.

An Open Letter To Candidates For UH President

What should a graduate of UH Manoa know? Not much, it seems. That must change.

A Civic Creed For Hawaii

What does it mean to be a good citizen in a world full of challenge and temptation?

How Hawaii Could Be A Model Of Civic Legislative Virtue

It starts with a Bill of Rights for the public on what they should expect of lawmakers.

10 Essential Questions For Honolulu Mayoral Candidates

Citizens must demand detailed proposals for many pressing problems.

Introducing The Civic Virtue And Sunshine Grade Book!

It’s long past time to encourage and clarify how our government can be as open as possible.

Budget Time At The Legislature, In Poetry

"Let’s look at these fine audits," said the Chairman. "Let’s put you to the test.”

Why It’s So Tough To Grow Old In Hawaii

The Aloha State's isolation and high costs of living make the challenges of serving seniors all the harder.

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