Hawaii Ethics Commission Should Avoid the Long Arm of Speaker Souki
The Hawaii House leader’s recent letter creates an appearance problem, especially since the Legislature has been loath to produce much-needed ethics reform.
In Hawaii, ‘Visitors’ and ‘Tourists’ are Different Breeds
Don’t be a tourist and treat the islands like a tropical theme park, be a visitor and show some concern and curiosity about the people who live here.
Fast Track for TPP Was the Right Move
But now it will be up to Congress to dig into the details of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal.
Prosecutor, Police Continue to Push an Ineffective Policy to Punish Prostitutes
Authorities are trying to coerce information out of women who in most cases don’t have pimps or traffickers.
Caldwell Is Right To Veto Any Sit-Lie Expansion
The City Council would be unwise to override the veto and should set aside a revised version of the bill. Temporary shelter must come first.
A Challenge to Anti-GMO Activists: Let the Science Speak
A GMO proponent alleges that the science is on his side and accuses GMO detractors of using fear tactics to win public support.
Hawaii’s Latest Sex Trafficking Bill Confuses an Already Complex Issue
Gov. David Ige should let the laws already put in place do their job of combating sex trafficking and focus on other efforts to help victims.
Will Today’s Grads Deliver Justice for Hawaii’s Tomorrow?
A faculty speaker tells UH law graduates they should work to reduce our cost of living and bolster economic justice in the islands.
Hawaii Teachers Deserve Better From Their Leadership
The teachers union’s dodgy explanations for throwing out two rounds of officer elections voting has put HSTA’s credibility on the line. 聽
UH Regents Should Let Tuition Hike Move Forward
Reducing the tuition that many students are already paying for the 2015-16 academic year would create problems the University of Hawaii system doesn’t need.