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Neal Milner: Taking Political Debates Less Seriously

Neal Milner: Taking Political Debates Less Seriously

Debates in Hawaii are often tedious, even embarrassing. Candidates need the courage to really connect with voters.

Denby Fawcett: Mayor’s Proposal to Keep the Homeless Moving Denby Fawcett

Denby Fawcett: Mayor’s Proposal to Keep the Homeless Moving

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell says a new law would help get homeless off the streets in Waikiki.

Kathleen Kozak: Post-Shinseki, the Big VA Care Problem Remains

Kathleen Kozak: Post-Shinseki, the Big VA Care Problem Remains

Veterans still need to be able to get in to see a doctor. That’s a problem when there aren’t enough doctors.

Asia Matters: Hawaii Might Learn From Indian Leader on Solar Power https://www.flickr.com/photos/narendramodiofficial/

Asia Matters: Hawaii Might Learn From Indian Leader on Solar Power

India’s new prime minister has a passion for alternative energy that could make the South Asian nation a source of innovation on renewables — and worthy of our attention.

Hawaii Monitor:  Legislative Silence Shouldn’t Trump Ethics Oversight PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Hawaii Monitor: Legislative Silence Shouldn’t Trump Ethics Oversight

It’s election season so let your lawmaker know that ethics oversight of legislative allowances is important.

Denby Fawcett: Our Favorite Local Hangouts Are Overrun With Tourists PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Denby Fawcett: Our Favorite Local Hangouts Are Overrun With Tourists

Sometimes our cool spots becomes a little too hot with tourists.

Neal Milner: The Politics of the Aloha Spirit Flickr.com

Neal Milner: The Politics of the Aloha Spirit

New book argues that the aloha spirit can motivate political changes.