
Are We Just Becoming Better Educated Chimpanzees?
The Thirty Meter Telescope should be embraced as a celebration of Hawaiian exploration.

What Has ‘One China’ Policy Meant for Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is a barometer for Taiwan because it demonstrates the extent to which Beijing can be trusted to keep its promises.

The Electoral College Is Our Friend
Time and two-party politics have put the nation’s authentic process for electing a president to sleep. It’s time to awaken it.

The Case For Automatic Voter Registration In Hawaii
The Legislature should make voter registration automatic when you apply for or renew a driver’s license or state ID.

I Worked To Build Compassion — In Retirement, I Could Use Some
Many retiring baby boomers will need more than their fixed incomes will provide. Where will the help come from?

Looking Ahead As Hawaii’s Plantation Era Ends
With the final harvest comes an opportunity for self sustainability through local food production and environmental growth.

Landmark Legislation A Victory For High Seas Fisheries Management
The U.S. will fully and formally participate in developing standards for best fishing practices in two new international organizations in the North and South Pacific.

Why Trump Won — The Reasons Might Surprise You
The Republican candidate was seen as the agent of change, and he did better among non-whites than Mitt Romney in 2012.

We Need To Talk About Rape While We’re Still In High School
Addressing rape can be done by teachers of any subject in secondary and higher education.

The TMT Is Nothing Like The Dakota Access Pipeline
The issues raised by both projects are significant when it comes to indigenous peoples, but the differences are many.