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The University of Hawaii’s Chip Fletcher reminded us what’s at stake with the climate crisis and highlighted Hawaii’s role in solving it (“Hawaii’s climate call: lead on adaptation, mitigation,” Star-Advertiser, Island Voices, Nov. 11). Read more
Donald Trump said he will become a dictator on Day One. Well, he’s on his way. He just chose two individuals to fill Cabinet positions for which they have no experience or knowledge. Read more
As we head into a second Donald Trump presidency, it is more important than ever that our Democratic leaders stand up for our core values. Read more
There’s lots of finger-pointing among Democrats over what caused the Donald Trump blowout. But at the bottom of it all are two main issues: inflation and immigration. Read more
In a recent letter to the editor, the writer shares her outrage and fear of Donald Trump (“Election result ruinous for marginalized groups,” Star- Advertiser, Nov. 8). Read more
In a recent letter, the writer argues the U.S. should end support of “violent colonial Zionism” (“U.S. must stop support of violent colonial Zionism,” Star-Advertiser, Nov. 8). Read more
In classic tales there is an evil force like Darth Vader and a valiant heroine or hero fighting against all odds for the oppressed. The good guys always win, to everyone’s relief. Read more
Our best leaders bring us together. I believe Donald Trump achieved victory in part, however, by further splitting us apart. Read more
The presidential election shocked many into realizing that the Donald Trump phenomenon is not an aberration, but is the face of America. Read more
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Everything that the Democrats did to get Kamala Harris elected failed. Joe Biden would have had a better chance, maybe. Read more
As expressed in the editorial on Nov. 10, it’s time to put the issue of fire sprinklers in Honolulu high-rise condominiums to bed (“Act decisively on condo sprinklers,” Star-Advertiser, Our View). Read more
Regarding the Nov. 10 article, “Disappearing Beaches”: Perhaps the good people at the departments of Land and Natural Resources and of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, etc., should read and refer to Robert L. Wiegel’s 2008 article “Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawai‘i: History of its transformation from a natural to an urban shore” in Shore & Beach. Read more
Now that Donald Trump has won the presidency for a second term, let’s see if any of the nonsense expressed by some people will come to pass. Read more
Besides myself, does anyone else think columnist David Shapiro is a spot-on guy? On Nov. 3, Shapiro commented on Colleen Hanabusa (“Instead of losing a job, Hanabusa gains another,” Star-Advertiser, Volcanic Ash). Read more
Recently, Hawaii Pacific University’s Oceanic Institute released aquacultured lauipala (yellow tang) in Waimanalo, highlighting the important role these herbivores play in reef health and the significant decline in their populations due to massive extraction by Hawaii’s aquarium pet trade. Read more
The election is over and peaceful transfer of power is in sight. Now is the time to reclaim normalcy and sanity in American politics. Read more
It is a sad state of affairs. The number of misguided people who elected Donald Trump is ridiculous. To read that the southern border and the economy are the issues most responsible for the Democrats’ loss shows how ignorant the majority of the electorate are. Read more
With Veterans Day just passed, we would do well to remember its origin, the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918. Read more
My presumption is that the war between Hamas and Israel should have a moral compass that questions the very nature of humanity, to defeat the real enemy and bury the dead fantasy of power and control. Read more
I was shocked when Gov. Josh Green said last year that the state “tipped too far” toward water rights for nature and natives. Read more
Mahalo to the many searchers whose efforts resulted in the safe return of missing sea kayaker Kahiau Kawai, who was found after more than 11 hours in the water. Read more
