Todd Simmons
Todd Simmons: After Five Years In Paradise, Aloha
Civil Beat’s opinion editor bids a fond farewell as he returns to academia and the mainland. But he’ll take much from these islands with him.
Election Of Trump Increases Uncertainty In Asia-Pacific Relations
The outgoing president聽of the East-West Center says it聽can be a partner in moving聽policy in the right direction.
Hawaii Reacts To Trump’s Upset Victory Over Clinton
Shocked Democratic audiences grow somber even before any Hawaii election results are released.
Todd Simmons: NextEra’s Solar Shenanigans In The Sunshine State
Its principal subsidiary is spending millions on a measure to聽leave solar power generation solely in the hands of utilities.
Todd Simmons: ‘Who Is Our Hawaiian Superman?’
Some Native Hawaiians bristle at Disney’s coming animated depiction of Maui. Who would be a better modern model for the demigod?
Todd Simmons: What A Clinton Win, Senate Flip Might Mean
With Democrats holding聽the White House and a Senate majority, functionality might return to the federal government.
Todd Simmons: A Third US Senator For Hawaii?
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth has a strong chance to win a Senate election this fall in Illinois. The implications for Hawaii are significant.
Todd Simmons: Why Clinton’s Big Win Might Grow Even Bigger
An emphatic win before an audience of historic size, and Trump blaming the moderator and his microphone, may reset the race.
Party Sues To Stop Bigoted Candidate From Running As Dem
Angela Aulani Kaaihue is running as a Republican in one congressional race and as a Democrat in another. Now Democrats are suing to stop her from claiming she’s one of them.