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Whereas, All human life is precious and the targeting of non-combatants in a conflict zone is a violation of Rule 1 of customary International Humanitarian Law; [1] Whereas, Between October 7 and December 2, 2023, armed violence has claimed the … Continue reading →

Hooray! The Kaua‘i County Council is once again accepting remote public testimony “live” via the internet. Members of the public must sign up via email to testify no later than noon on the day prior to the meeting. On March … Continue reading →

Being thankful and celebrating our own good fortune comes with an obligation to reach out to help others. In the past, as a way to celebrate and honor the official holiday of Thanksgiving – I’ve taken my children with donations … Continue reading →

Am wishing today, we were more like Minnesota. Yes, Minnesota. The 2023 legislature in Minnesota, with only a one-vote “blue majority” in the Senate, accomplished in a single year more than our own “super blue” Hawaiʻi legislature has accomplished in … Continue reading →

I had the privilege of attending a court hearing on Oahu last week relating to the proposed Kaua’i Coco Palms Hotel development. It was a surreal, informative, sad, but yet still hopeful morning. On one side of the courtroom (literally … Continue reading →

Rules and regulations, mandates, outright bans, plus financial incentives and disincentives – These are the primary tools used by lawmakers and administrators to accomplish public policy goals needed to preserve and protect “the commons” – our health, natural environment, social … Continue reading →

As many of you know, I’ve taken to walking 5 miles a day. It’s a fabulous habit. It provides valuable exercise of course, but it also gives me two hours of peaceful solitude and outdoor “thinking time.” Where am I … Continue reading →

Yes, in my backyard! Putting affordable housing in my backyard is totally fine, and if government just gives me a little help — I’ll build it myself. Like tens of thousands of homeowners across Hawai’i on every island, I’m allowed … Continue reading →

Only candidates for public office need to read further. And if you are a candidate, I hope you read and align with this: https://garyhooser.blog/2022/12/07/the-fundamental-political-question/ I’ve written recently about how walking (and eating right) has changed my life. As a candidate … Continue reading →

Innocent civilians: men, women, children, the very old, the very young, are being slaughtered – daily. Whether it’s death by bullet, bomb or bayonet – people are being targeted while running through the fields, sleeping in their beds at home, … Continue reading →