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In a Reuters article published on the Star-Advertiser website on Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson is quoted as saying that judicial injunctions against some of President Donald Trump’s orders “violate separation of powers when a judge thinks they can enjoin something that a president is doing, that the American people voted for.” Read more
Regarding your article about unfilled police positions, City Councilmember Andria Tupola stated in a video on social media that she would ask for Honolulu Police Chief Arthur “Joe” Logan to resign if numbers didn’t improve (“HPD seeks nearly $400M budget,” Star-Advertiser, March 12). Read more
Many universities offer free tuition for undergraduates from families having less than a certain level of income. Read more
The primary function, duty and reason for being of any government is to provide security for its people. Read more
Republicans in Congress, senators in particular, decided to vote for the current executive branch department heads even though there is still ample evidence to indicate that these nominees are unqualified for the positions they hold. Read more
In an apparent damage control recovery effort, the Pentagon announced that the websites citing the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Navajo Code Talkers, Jackie Robinson’s military service and others were restored. Read more
According to the Pew Research Center, 60 United Nations member states (31%) have had a woman lead their government. As of October, women led the governments of 13 of the 193 member states of the U.N. Read more
Many of our federal departments and agencies are being crippled and no longer function to serve Americans. Read more
My concerns with the Ala Wai pedestrian bridge project center on the funding requirements and the impact the bridge will have on air quality in Waikiki. Read more
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Former state Sen. Maile Shimabukuro, who chaired the Hawaiian Affairs Committee, supported a range of legislation supporting the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Read more
In these early days of the Trump administration, many people around the world believe we are witnessing remarkable events that are of great concern for our fundamental American belief in democracy and justice. Read more
Perhaps our Democrat representatives could change their tactics of resistance and name calling, because that doesn’t seem to be effective or honorable. Read more
I had hoped that if we could just get through the next two years, the Donald Trump chaos would abate. Surely the Democrats would be able to win back control of both houses of Congress in 2026. Read more
It was so sad to hear about the little girl who died from injuries after her e-bike collided with a car (“Girl, 7, dies 2 weeks after e-bike collision with car,” Star-Advertiser, March 13). Read more
I’m sad to read that a letter writer opposes a “stricter vaccine law” for our school children (“School vaccine bill is example of overreach,” Star- Advertiser, March 4). Read more
Thanks for the March 9 article reporting on respected developer Stanford Carr’s very direct comments to our legislators on the grand new Aloha Stadium project. Read more
Hawaii’s politicians must have a serious conversation about the ongoing brain drain and outward migration from the islands. Read more
I am a lifelong advocate of free speech, but David Shapiro’s March 2 column ridicules state Sen. Donna Mercado Kim with over-the-top sarcasm going beyond the pale of journalistic professionalism or simply doing what’s right to advance the cause of free press (“Repent, journalists, repent or face senatorial payback,” Star-Advertiser, Volcanic Ash). Read more
I don’t see why giving bonuses to certain workers during the epidemic is a good idea. Did people in the military get extra pay for their service? Read more
Having visited beautiful Oahu over the past dozen years, I’ve become more appreciative of state and local issues confronting these beautiful islands. Read more
What’s happening in this country is unbelievable. Read more
