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What does the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights held recently in Geneva Switzerland have to do with Kauai? Earlier this month, I was honored to be invited and to speak at this event following the screening of … Continue reading →

Not sure if others were as surprised as I was to see the 5 to 2 vote in support of moving forward a measure that if passed by voters would allow council-members to serve an unlimited amount of terms. Perhaps I … Continue reading →

People are often curious about the reality of serving as a member of the Kauai County Council. How much time does it take to do the work?  How much does it pay?  Do you really have to give up your … Continue reading →

Below is a sampling of comments that have come in since I sent out an email asking: Please tell me which new progressive candidate you would like most to see elected in 2018, and why. 2)  Please tell me what … Continue reading →

The 2018 election season is here. Across the state, many strong, values based, credible and highly electable new progressive candidates have already began their campaigns,pounding the streets knocking on doors, putting up signs and speaking with voters. As you know, … Continue reading →

Much has been said about the need to compromise, about the need to “meet in the middle” and that there should not be “litmus test issues”. I beg to differ. Yes, it would indeed be nice if we lived in … Continue reading →

Note: On Monday February 12th the Hawaii State Senate Committees on Agriculture and Health and Consumer Protection held a hearing on SB3095 that proposes to regulate the use of Restricted Use Pesticides by requiring the largest users to disclose that … Continue reading →

Dear Isabella, On this, your very first birthday, I sit here in Hawaii typing you this note while you are in Japan thousands of miles away.   Your grandmother and I miss you very much today, and every day. But … Continue reading →

  The United States Environmental Protection Agency: “Exposure to a variety of pesticides have been linked to increased risk of birth defects.” http://bit.ly/2AdzXNK American Pregnancy Association: “If you discover you are pregnant and you live near an agricultural area where pesticides … Continue reading →

Was invited to offer words of “reflection and contemplation” to the Hawaii State Senate this past Friday February 2, 2018. Mahalo to Senator Ihara for granting me this honor, and to Senate President Ron Kouchi and all of my former … Continue reading →