Author Archives: garyhooser

There is not the time nor the space available at this moment to cover everything…and below are just some notes on a few of the bills and other topics we discussed. Please watch/listen to the entire 90 minute vide/podcast on … Continue reading →

Are you ready for a frank conversation about policy and politics in Hawai’i? Please join myself and Aria Juliet Castillo streaming live on FaceBook and/or YouTube – Today, Monday Feb 16 at 5pm Yes, we will be discussing the $35,000 … Continue reading →

Friends and fellow citizens, there is a sad and ugly stain upon all of us who believe in our democratic form of government, and who work hard every day to encourage others to believe and participate. Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke … Continue reading →

From a purely political perspective, Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke is in a pretty tough spot. The candidate filing deadline is June 2, and the all-important Primary Election is on August 8 — less than six months away. But there’s almost … Continue reading →

Councilmembers sometimes say, “That’s a federal or state issue,” or “That’s the Mayor’s responsibility,” followed by “There’s nothing I can do.” But that’s FAR from being true. There’s ALWAYS something a Councilmember can do, on ANY issue. Whether they WANT … Continue reading →

Last week, I shared The Most Important First Step – KNOW WHO REPRESENTS YOU AND COMMUNICATE REGULARLY WITH THEM. Today, I’m reaching out again to those of you who really and truly want to learn more about the world of … Continue reading →

Gotta ask…Don’t mean to insult you but soooo many people don’t know this AND it’s a critical starting point for those serious about making a difference in the policy and politics arena. Do you know the names of your State … Continue reading →

Consider this quote from George Ariyoshi’s “Hawaiʻi’s Future.” “For those who have the potential to exercise leadership, you know who you are. Don’t shirk. Don’t hold back. Don’t shrink from getting involved because it’s complicated. You live only once. Give … Continue reading →

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 →