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This year marks our 46th wedding anniversary. So, as I’ve done over the past few years I’ll be saying “Happy Anniversary” to an incredibly awesome woman and life partner, AND I’ll be telling the story of how Claudette pulled me … Continue reading →

Because our community stepped up, made the calls, sent the emails, and filled the room, our people and our planet had two huge wins last week. On May 6th, Representative Chris Todd (Hilo), the new House Finance Committee Chair, announced … Continue reading →

If you’re on Oahu, please show up. Wear black and red and request that the BLNR REJECT THE FEIS! To: Board of Land and Natural Resources RE: Testimony for Agenda Item D-1, scheduled for May 9th 2025 From: Former Hawaiʻi … Continue reading →

First Circuit Court Judge Kawamura heard arguments on the plaintiffs motion to summarily decide the case and the House’s argument to summarily dismiss the case. She asked both sides questions and then asked the parties for further briefing on an … Continue reading →

Screaming into the wind, doom-scrolling through social media, and showing up at a protest once in a while, is not enough. If you truly want to make a difference, here are 14 essential rules and actions. These are the minimum … Continue reading →

“Just the facts ma’am.” That’s the only way to write about the ugly death of HB371. Below are those facts, sourced from the public record at http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov If passed into law, HB371 would have extended the ban on campaign contributions … Continue reading →

Yay! We did it! Was a bit stressful, but with the help of a whole lot of people, the first Policy + Politics video/podcast is now one for the history books. Here it is on YouTube – please check it … Continue reading →

Serious question: Is there a single member of the State House of Representatives who would say under oath, that every House Committee meeting held for the purpose of making decisions is open to the public? Anyone who’s served or worked … Continue reading →

Please join Aria Juliet Castillo and me TOMORROW, Monday, April 21, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm (HST) for our very first Policy + Politics video/podcast, streaming live on the FaceBook Page Policy + Politics Our goal is to educate, advocate … Continue reading →

Kudos to Indivisible and the 50501 movement for organizing the “Hands Off” protest actions of April 5th. It felt good to gather with friends and neighbors, hold signs, share stories, sign petitions, and stand in solidarity across our islands and … Continue reading →