Tom Yamachika: Making The National Debt Personal
Taxpayers are actually allowed to make contributions to help bring down a debt currently pegged at $30 trillion.
Let’s Stop Voting For The Lesser Of Two Evils
Ranked choice voting can make our government more representative and accountable to the people.
Preparing For Hawaii鈥檚 Next Constitutional Convention Vote
A referendum is set for Nov. 6, 2018, but now is the time to begin the discussion. The author has created a website for that purpose.
What鈥檚 Next For Interisland Air Service In Hawaii?
The bankruptcy of Island Air shows we need a carrier dedicated to residents and not profits.
North Korea, Sirens And A Policy Of Fear
True security comes not through military strength but through striving for justice and an end to oppression.
Tom Yamachika: The Tax Administration Slush Fund
Has the bloodlust to collect fines and penalties taken over at the Hawaii Department of Taxation?
Overkill: The US聽Military In Hawaii
From Pearl Harbor to聽Pohakuloa, from Kahoolawe to Red Hill,聽the armed forces are poor stewards of the aina.
Hawaii Vacation Rentals Threaten Our Survival
It鈥檚 time local political leaders begin making hard decisions to resolve this growing problem
Government Vs. The Market: A History Lesson
Hawaii should stay within the American tradition by remembering the fundamentals of public policy.
Some Advice For Honolulu鈥檚 New Top Cop
A culture of testosterone and poor communication has been allowed to ripen within the city鈥檚 police department.