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About garyhooser

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 am a co-founder and former Board President of the Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action (H.A.P.A.) www.hapahi.org In addition, I have also served as 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)

Legislative updates and Chief Justice stuff – (plus I’m in the Nani Brown mood. Will you join me?)

Posted on May 2, 2026 by garyhooser

The vote on electing a PRP SuperPac Board Member and attorney – to be Chief Justice for the State of Hawaiʻi for the next 10 years – passed a Senate floor vote with 20 yes votes and 5 no votes. … Continue reading →

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We lost. So…we must redouble our effort…and work harder AND smarter

Posted on May 1, 2026 by garyhooser

I will write a proper debrief and overview in the coming days but in short the vote on electing a PRP SuperPac attorney to be Chief Justice for the State of Hawaiʻi, for the next 10 years – passed a … Continue reading →

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Hot off the press – Last nights 5pm video/podcast and URGENT CALL TO ACTION

Posted on April 29, 2026 by garyhooser

MAKE THE CALL NOW! THIS MORNING Thursday April 30, BEFORE 10am and then SHARE! If you have the time, watch the YouTube recording for a frank, direct, no holds barred, discussion on the rationale behind the calls that are needed … Continue reading →

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Time sensitive. Can we talk? So much crazy stuff going on at the legislature…we really should talk –

Posted on April 28, 2026 by garyhooser

Yes, it’s last minute but the legislative session ends next week, everything is converging, and the need for citizen advocacy at this moment in time – is especially important. So we should talk. Please join Aria Castillo and myself live … Continue reading →

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Flushing Out Big Money and Fear-Based Decision Making

Posted on April 26, 2026 by garyhooser

To a large extent Big Money controls who wins and who loses election to public office, and thus Big Money controls our government. Whether it’s criminal bribery, the legal corruption of “pay to play” campaign contributions, or the millions spent … Continue reading →

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Title: WAM, MACRO, Updates, Acronyms, and how SHOWING UP WORKS

Posted on April 22, 2026 by garyhooser

Did your telephone call and email to WAM on the MACRO issue make a difference? I think so. Actually I know so. Mahalo plenty to each and every one of you for taking the time to show up, make the … Continue reading →

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A message to friends – near and far, old and new, and those yet to be met

Posted on April 11, 2026 by garyhooser

Aloha, The rain just keeps coming. 
Fortunately, my ʻohana in Wailua Homesteads on Kauaʻi has escaped major damage, but the recent and ongoing storms have hit some of our friends and neighbors pretty hard. Seems a metaphor for the planet right now. We … Continue reading →

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Is WAM meeting in secret on MACRO issue in violation of the State Constitution?

Posted on April 9, 2026 by garyhooser

I’d like to invite – no, I’d like to BEG attorneys, law students, and constitutional scholars to tell me I’m wrong about this – or not. See for yourselves; it’s all on video. The April 8th public meeting regarding HB1800, … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the next bomb to drop – This is what thinking globally and acting locally looks like.

Posted on April 6, 2026 by garyhooser

Both literally and figuratively, we wait daily for the next bomb to drop. The United States government is like a demented circus show, providing live, onstage, non-stop world entertainment with dark and deadly consequences. The President, without question, has crossed … Continue reading →

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To those of you who showed up on Saturday, I need to ask for 10 more minutes today.

Posted on March 30, 2026 by garyhooser

I’m not sure if you were able to make it or not, but the “No Dictators” gatherings held Saturday were an awesome example of our collective community “showing up”. I went home that evening and wrote, “The key to winning … Continue reading →

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