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This blog represents my thoughts as an individual person and does not represent the official position of any organization I may be affiliated with. I presently serve as volunteer President of the Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action (H.A.P.A.) www.hapahi.org I am the former Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party of Hawaii. In another past life, I was an elected member of the Kauai County Council, a Hawaii State Senator, and Majority Leader, and the Director of Environmental Quality Control for the State of Hawaii - in an even earlier incarnation I was an entrepreneur and small business owner. Yes, I am one of the luckiest guys on the planet. Please visit my website AND sign up for my newsletter (unlike any email newsletter you have ever gotten, of that I am sure) - http://www.garyhooser.com/#four “Come to the edge.” “We can’t. We’re afraid.” “Come to the edge.” “We can’t. We will fall!” “Come to the edge.” And they came. And he pushed them. And they flew. - Christopher Logue (b.1926)

Rushing to get this out – Your attention and action is needed this morning (Thursday 10/30) if possible

Posted on October 30, 2025 by garyhooser

Heads Up! Action Needed Now…. I receive an email this morning forwarded to me from Indivisible Oahu that said: ***************************************************** “We have just received news that the Hawaiʻi State Senator Majority Caucus is meeting Thursday October 30 to discuss the possibility … Continue reading →

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We’re All In This Together – ALL OF US

Posted on October 28, 2025 by garyhooser

These are some crazy times we’re living in. The official https://www.usda.gov website now states: “Senate Democrats have voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program…the well has run dry…We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats. They … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s video/podcast – Hooser and Aria Juliet – Policy + Politics

Posted on October 28, 2025 by garyhooser

Don’t miss our most recent video/podcast! Policy + Politics – Hawai’i Style Go here to watch on Face Book https://www.facebook.com/share/17tPTXmoba/ Or Go here to watch via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y3mpHqvrbE I joined co-host Aria Juliet Castillo for a frank and open discussion … Continue reading →

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October 18 – A Carpe Diem Moment

Posted on October 20, 2025 by garyhooser

While it may sound silly, I debated at length about what shirt to wear on October 18th. Should it be a in-your-face “Enough Already” anti-Trump theme, or a more light-hearted “Making Good Trouble” message? Or maybe just toss the t-shirt … Continue reading →

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We’ve only got 10 months… It’s time to turn it up.

Posted on October 13, 2025 by garyhooser

Almost everyone — Democrats, Republicans, Greens, Libertarians and Independents alike — will agree that the world is going to hell in a handbasket. I’ve spent a good part of my life sitting around tables with friends and colleagues, discussing policy, … Continue reading →

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For those who are serious about making change happen

Posted on October 6, 2025 by garyhooser

What can we actually do to help stop the out-of-control wrecking ball now smashing through civil society? “We’re going through very dark times: socially, politically and especially environmentally. If you think globally, you get really depressed, so act locally. Each … Continue reading →

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Hawaiʻi islands protest time/place schedule – October 18, 2025

Posted on September 30, 2025 by garyhooser

In Hawaiʻi on Saturday, October 18, 2025, the “No Dictators” protest, organized by Indivisible Hawaiʻi and cosponsoring groups, is scheduled to take place on four islands.  Oʻahu  11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Hawaiʻi State Capitol in Honolulu Maui  Kahului 4 … Continue reading →

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Did you watch his speech?

Posted on September 28, 2025 by garyhooser

Don’t just take my word for it. PLEASE watch it, and make up your own mind. See, hear, and judge for yourself the totally embarrassing spectacle of President Donald J. Trump at the United Nations, making a complete ass out … Continue reading →

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Heads Up! Agribusiness Development Corporation proposed exemptions to Environmental Impact Statement requirements include “research activities” (think GMO/Experimental/Pesticides)

Posted on September 24, 2025 by garyhooser

The Environmental Notice provides public notice for projects undergoing environmental review in Hawaiʻi as mandated under Section 343-3, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes, the Environmental Impact Statement Law “The following agency exemption list, which serves as guidance for the agency in making … Continue reading →

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Hawai’i, Trump, and The Dynamics of Hope

Posted on September 23, 2025 by garyhooser

Uncertainty is the villain of the moment, and it can only be defeated through assertive action. Waiting around for something bad to happen is — in and of itself — killing us. As University of Hawai’i political scientist Colin Moore … Continue reading →

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