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The latest fundraising numbers posted by the Campaign Spending Commission tell an interesting story, both locally and state-wide. The first big question I have is: What is Senator Donovan Dela Cruz running for? Will it be Governor (my guess) or … Continue reading →

As a white male, I am compelled to speak out in opposition to the confirmation of Mr. Dan Gluck to the Intermediate Court of Appeals, and in support of a court that represents the diversity that defines our community. Decision-making … Continue reading →

The auction of the Coco Palms Hotel held this past Monday at noon on the courthouse steps, was at best, anti-climatic. The bottom line is that the “bank/lender” took back the property from the prior would-be developers who owed them the money … Continue reading →

In less than 15 days over 10% of Kauaʻi residents have signed a petition opposing new resort development at the site of the former Coco Palms Hotel.  Please sign the petition today and help push the numbers to the highest … Continue reading →

Summary description of the process Based on most recent census determination of total permanent residents for the entire state and then broken down by County For example in 2011 the total population of Hawaii was determined to be: 1,251,534 Oahu … Continue reading →

Seems like my writing has been in limbo during the past few months. While previously my The Garden Island (TGI) column was weekly, it is now just once per month (first Wednesday). This is good news and bad news. The … Continue reading →

At the risk of entering the volatile realm of so-called “identity politics,” here goes an old white guy diving deep into it… What percentage of Hawaii lawmakers at the State and County level are women? The below information details the … Continue reading →

Yes, my bad. I have been extremely remiss in posting to this blog, and I have not sent out an email “thought-letter” recently either (it’s not a newsletter!) 😉 But…trust me…am getting back on track. My goal today is simply … Continue reading →

People from outside Hawai’i often assume that because our State Legislature consists overwhelmingly of Democrats, and because in 2016 Hawai’i voted solidly for Bernie Sanders, that out legislature must be progressive or at least liberal in the traditional sense. It … Continue reading →

As you may have heard by now, unfortunately a majority in the House and Senate voted to pass HB499CD1. The good news is that there was an actual public vote so legislators had to openly declare whose side they are … Continue reading →