Author Archives: garyhooser

Have you noticed the political awakening sweeping across Hawaiʻi? Communities on every island are organizing to make their voices heard by government. Direct-action protests are popping up on different islands. More Hawaiʻi residents are registering to vote. Exciting new candidates … Continue reading →

June 2nd is the deadline for candidates to file for public office and August 8th is the date of Hawai’i’s primary election. There will be at least 63 open seats in the Hawaii State House and Senate. While political pundit … Continue reading →

Drinking from a fire hose, blind-folded with both arms tied behind your back. This is a description that comes to mind when folks ask me to describe what it’s like working in the legislative arena as an advocate. The need … Continue reading →

The news is finally coming out of Iowa!  Well, not really.  I’m guessing it will be several more days before the final, final, final results are announced. Full disclosure: Though I am Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party of Hawai’i, this … Continue reading →

URGENT call for testimonies! Three important bills are being heard at the State Capitol tomorrow Wednesday 2/5 in the House Agriculture Committee (9am Conference Room #312). SO TESTIMONY MUST BE SUBMITTED TODAY. Click on links to read the bills, make … Continue reading →

A testifier stated at a recent legislative hearing, “I’m very happy to participate in this process because I was born in a country where this is not possible.”   With this very sobering thought in mind, I encourage all to … Continue reading →

Please put this information on your refrigerator so it is never lost or forgotten. A universal truth in politics – people (voters and constituents) who live in the district are more important to elected legislators than anyone else. When people … Continue reading →

Aloha Friends, Family, and Supporters of Hawaii Grown Coffee – on all islands, Urgent Action Alert – Your testimony is needed now to protect brand integrity for coffee grown on all islands.  Read background on the issue HERE The battle to preserve … Continue reading →

Anyone working 40 hours a week, deserves to earn a wage sufficient to provide a dry and safe place to sleep, 3 meals a day and basic health care. Readers who do not agree with the above statement might as … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, Councilmember Ashley Kierkiewicz one of the key votes needed and who was previously in support of Bill 101, “flipped” and voted against over-riding Mayor Kim’s veto – thus the attempt failed. Mayor Kim’s veto was not over-ridden and Monsanto … Continue reading →