Monthly Archives: January 2026

Whether you’re walking or driving in town, through a park or along the coast, the images of poverty, desperation and loneliness are everywhere. For me, it’s impossible to unsee that family living under the bridge with all of their possessions … Continue reading →

Too many issues. Too many challenges. Too many bad and sad things happening in our islands, on the continent, and across the world. Federal agents are murdering innocent civilians on the streets of Minnesota. The U.S. military is being used … Continue reading →

It’s my birthday and yes, I’m compelled to share the thoughts and emotions weighing heavy on my mind. The first is of deep gratitude for the love and support of friends and family. I am who I am today because … Continue reading →

I have a huge favor to ask. Please indulge me TODAY PLEASE during my birthday week – and chip in $20, or $72, or $100, $200 or whatever you can to help 8 citizen plaintiffs in Acasio V State House … Continue reading →

Yep, it’s my birthday. January 19, 1954 (do the math) is the day I was born…and I’m totally thrilled to be sharing the day with one of my all time heroes, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Mahalo to all for … Continue reading →

Will it be business as usual in the upcoming legislative session? Or will the House and Senate decide, at last, to start complying with the Constitution of the State of Hawai‘i, and their OWN rules of conduct and procedure? Per … Continue reading →

The ends do not justify the means. Claiming to defend itself from “narco-terrorism,” the U.S. has, in the past four months, blown to smithereens 35 small boats, murdering 115 Venezuelans in cold blood. It’s obvious now that this was all … Continue reading →