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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 →

When we fill the room, we win. When we show up at the ballot box and vote, we win. In the 30 years I’ve been involved in government and politics, I’ve seen it happen over and over again. When we … Continue reading →

Thousands of community members from across the islands are expected to join the upcoming “No Dictators Rally and Gatherings” on Saturday March 28th to mobilize against the Trump administration’s escalating abuses of power. (I believe the below info to be … Continue reading →

Let’s send an email today that can really change lives   A few months ago, I wrote a column entitled “No Room At The Inn.”   Since writing that column, I haven’t slept well. At night, I lie awake thinking … Continue reading →

SB3240 is dead. You, the regular citizen on the street, decided to get involved – YOU read the bill, YOU submitted testimony, YOU called and emailed the committee members directly, YOU shared the “action alerts” and “liked” the social media … Continue reading →

Just two telephone calls and two emails can make a huge difference. Please help. Action Alert #1 Please call 808-586-8510 and email reptarnas@capitol.hawaii.gov and ask Representative David Tarnas Chair of the House Judiciary Committee professionally and politely to schedule SB2313 … Continue reading →

SB3240 Update…and yes…your help and action is needed again and NOW before the end of today, Tuesday March 17th so committee members know your position and thoughts before they vote tomorrow March 18th at 11:00am! Update on what happened at … Continue reading →

Those girls attending Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school didn’t deserve to die. It was just a regular school day. They were in their classrooms, doing what schoolgirls do, when their world exploded and their lives ended. It happened on February 28, … Continue reading →

Aloha, Hope you’re staying dry and safe during this very wet and stormy day. I’m writing this morning to let you know again about a very bad piece of legislation, SB3240 thats now been re-scheduled for a hearing on Monday … Continue reading →

HEADS UP! SB3240 – has been rescheduled for MONDAY 03/16 at 9am PLEASE submit testimony in strong opposition! If you’ve already submitted testimony, you must resubmit again or it will not be considered (according to the committee). This is important. … Continue reading →