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Wow! The strong and immediate response from readers to last weeks column, “From my na’au to yours” was both hugely gratifying and somewhat unsettling. The incoming tide of emotion, love, and aloha, was intense. Too often our na’au gets buried … Continue reading →

I walked alone this morning — led by my naʻau, immersed in thought, wrapped in contemplation of all that’s going on around us. The 1984/Orwellian lyrics of Pink Floyd’s, “Another Brick In The Wall” had been repeating in my mind … Continue reading →

Heads Up! Action Needed Now…. I receive an email this morning forwarded to me from Indivisible Oahu that said: ***************************************************** “We have just received news that the Hawaiʻi State Senator Majority Caucus is meeting Thursday October 30 to discuss the possibility … Continue reading →

These are some crazy times we’re living in. The official https://www.usda.gov website now states: “Senate Democrats have voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program…the well has run dry…We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats. They … Continue reading →

Don’t miss our most recent video/podcast! Policy + Politics – Hawai’i Style Go here to watch on Face Book https://www.facebook.com/share/17tPTXmoba/ Or Go here to watch via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y3mpHqvrbE I joined co-host Aria Juliet Castillo for a frank and open discussion … Continue reading →

While it may sound silly, I debated at length about what shirt to wear on October 18th. Should it be a in-your-face “Enough Already” anti-Trump theme, or a more light-hearted “Making Good Trouble” message? Or maybe just toss the t-shirt … Continue reading →

Almost everyone — Democrats, Republicans, Greens, Libertarians and Independents alike — will agree that the world is going to hell in a handbasket. I’ve spent a good part of my life sitting around tables with friends and colleagues, discussing policy, … Continue reading →

What can we actually do to help stop the out-of-control wrecking ball now smashing through civil society? “We’re going through very dark times: socially, politically and especially environmentally. If you think globally, you get really depressed, so act locally. Each … Continue reading →

In Hawaiʻi on Saturday, October 18, 2025, the “No Dictators” protest, organized by Indivisible Hawaiʻi and cosponsoring groups, is scheduled to take place on four islands.  Oʻahu  11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Hawaiʻi State Capitol in Honolulu Maui  Kahului 4 … Continue reading →

Don’t just take my word for it. PLEASE watch it, and make up your own mind. See, hear, and judge for yourself the totally embarrassing spectacle of President Donald J. Trump at the United Nations, making a complete ass out … Continue reading →