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It does seem to me that with every presidential election, people hope for someone with youthful vitality, honor and political, diplomatic and worldly savvy with which to meet the domestic and international challenges he or she will face. Read more
With another Maui fire, I am concerned that there have been no plans made for water or rain runoff catchments or reservoirs to be built instead of losing it to the ocean. Read more
President Biden is the Democratic voters’ choice. The reason why the Republican Party is strong is because its members stick together even though they don’t care about what’s best for Americans. Read more
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade — and Donald Trump and the Republicans’ support for this move — echo a dangerous precedent of leaving fundamental rights to the discretion of individual states. Read more
Can we please stop claiming a second Donald Trump term would be the end of the world and our democracy? Yes, he lost in 2020. Yes, he says stupid things. Read more
If you want people to ride Skyline, then place restrooms in every station, position parking areas at every station and extend the route all the way to Ala Moana Center, the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and University of Hawaii at Manoa. Read more
Our beaches are in dire need of our attention and care. The amount of trash and debris littering the sand and shoreline is not only an eyesore, but also harms marine life, contaminates our water and affects our local economy. Read more
Over the past few days I have read and followed the dismay toward President Biden based on a debate that I think he nailed except for a yawning slip-up. Read more
I applaud the Honolulu City Council for passing Resolution 143 on Wednesday, introduced by Chair Tommy Waters and Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, to establish a task force targeting illegal game rooms. Read more
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Democrats are becoming a hear no evil, see no evil, say no evil party like the GOP. Read more
A recent letter about the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation makes an excellent point and unwittingly joins the legion of fans anointing that old philosopher, one Yoga Berra, who once uttered, “It’s like deja vu all over again.” Read more
I do think this is an important issue. State Rep. Gene Ward took a poll and most people who drive in Hawaii Kai opposed the gigantic speed hump just installed on Kalanianaole Highway by Portlock. Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration has set a mandatory retirement age of 65 for commercial pilots. Read more
As a former theology major, I’ve been curious about the White Christian Nationalism movement, and turned to the epistle penned by disciples of that devout evangelist Donald Trump, titled “Project 2025.” Read more
Imelda Romualdez Marcos recently celebrated her 95th birthday in Malacanang Palace, where her son, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos Jr., lives. Read more
A Weather Channel reporter was interviewing a native Houstonian 48 hours after Hurricane Beryl passed through, cutting power for more than 1.8 million users in the part of the U.S. known as the “Energy Capital of the World.” Read more
As we continue to see the devastating result of drunken driving on the roads of Hawaii, it is clear that more needs to be done to prevent these senseless tragedies. Read more
Ever since Joe Biden took office, the liberal networks and newspapers avoided reporting any negative news about him. Read more
No voter — whether Republican, Democrat, Independent or undecided — will be able to make an informed choice in November unless they know about Project 2025. Read more
I am so dismayed by the attitude of Democrats calling for Joe Biden to withdraw based upon his ability to debate. Read more
Joe Biden really looks like an old man even though much effort was made to enhance his appearance. Can you imagine him on a bad day? Just compare him to Jill Biden. She looks more vibrant and alive, while Joe is ready for the old folks’ home. Read more
