The Hawaii Independent

Gary Hooser

Recent posts by Gary Hooser

On abiding by the rules of ‘the Ledge’ or not
On abiding by the rules of ‘the Ledge’ or not Rare is the interest group willing to concede ground in the interest of benefiting the public as a whole.
On abiding by the rules of ‘the Ledge’ or not
Lessons from the ‘Ledge’: On advice and consent, and the tendency for stuff to ‘bubble up’
Lessons from the ‘Ledge’: On advice and consent, and the tendency for stuff to ‘bubble up’
Comment: On the meaning of leverage and other important lessons of the ‘Ledge’
Comment: On the meaning of leverage and other important lessons of the ‘Ledge’
Do ask, do tell: The time for hushed tones and timid support is past
Comment: As the tide resides, a tsunami of change is ready to run through Hawaii government
Comment: As the tide resides, a tsunami of change is ready to run through Hawaii government
Comment: A ‘new day’ in Hawaii means tackling expectations, possibilities, and reality
Comment: A ‘new day’ in Hawaii means tackling expectations, possibilities, and reality
A new day In Hawaii:  expectations, possibilities and reality
Comment: Democrat or Republican ... does it really matter?
Comment: Democrat or Republican ... does it really matter? You betcha, just like 'Survivor,' the number of votes determines your life on the island
Relating to the regulation of the poor and unwashed
Relating to the regulation of the poor and unwashed
Comment: On Duke Aiona, the far right, and the First Congressional District
Comment: On Duke Aiona, the far right, and the First Congressional District