After All The Hoopla, Legislators Have Just One More Shot At Major Reform Before The Election
If they can鈥檛 push through public financing of campaigns, state lawmakers won鈥檛 have much to show for all the efforts to combat corruption.
Remembering George Cooper, An Agent For Democracy In Modern Hawaii
Co-authoring “Land and Power” was only part of his legacy, both in the islands and abroad.
Jonathan Okamura: Chinatown Is A Cultural Showcase But Doesn’t Typify The Chinese Experience In Hawaii
While many recent Chinese immigrants work in Chinatown, the real center of gravity for Hawaii’s long-time Chinese community can be found a few blocks away on King Street.
John Pritchett: Catch A Wave
Former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who used to be a Democrat, is on Republican Donald Trump’s short list for vice president.
Ben Lowenthal: We Need Housing, But Not At The Expense Of Local Culture And History
Plans for converting Honolulu’s Bethel Block into affordable housing won’t make a dent in the shortage any time soon.
Habitual Violent Misdemeanor Bill Necessary For Community鈥檚 Safety
It鈥檚 a pattern of behavior not being addressed by a justice system intended to protect people.
Neal Milner: The 2024 Presidential Campaign Is A Terrible Way To Learn What It Means To Be Old
Whether Joe Biden or Donald Trump wins, elderly people will suffer collateral damage as talk of their occasional stumbles reinforces unfair stereotypes.
The Sunshine Blog: The Knives Are Out For Hawaii’s Chief Elections Officer
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
The Unintended Consequences of Amending Hawaii Condo Laws
The passage of proxy voting legislation would put all associations in a precarious position.
Habitual Offender Laws Are More Political Theater Than Crime Control
Punitive approaches to minor offenses will only exacerbate the challenges faced by Hawaii鈥檚 criminal justice system.