IN THE NEWS - HIGHLIGHTED COMMENTARIES
Grassroot Institute is regularly featured in news articles and broadcasts around the state. Here is a sample of some of our recent articles, research stories, and other articles of interest.
The Akaka Bill: What Tribal Sovereignty Would Mean to Hawaii
By Lyle Beckwith
Before creating a new Indian tribe and introducing the concept of tribal sovereignty to Hawaii on a massive scale, it may be wise to consider some of the lessons learned in other parts of the country.
(To read more, click here.)
If Akaka Bill Passes, Native Hawaiians Can Claim Special Economic and Political Power and Authority Not Available to Other Ethnic Groups
By Roger Clegg
(This is the testimony of Roger Clegg, president and general counsel of the Center for Equal Opportunity, regarding the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007. This testimony was submitted to the Hawaii State Advisory Committee of the United States Commission on Civil Rights.)
(To read more, click here.)
Akaka Bill: It's About 2.2 Million Acres of Land and Hundreds of Millions in Cash
By Tom Macdonald
Finally a member of the Hawaii Congressional delegation tells the truth about Hawaiian "recognition" and the Akaka Bill...
(To read more, click here.)
FRESH PERSPECTIVE
Private Companies Would Stamp out the Post Office
By Christina M. Kohn
At 41 cents per stamp, paying a bill, sending a birthday card or keeping in touch with a pen pal can be pretty expensive. Postal fees continue to rise, but deliveries aren’t faster, mail isn’t safer and the lines at the Post Office don’t get any shorter. All this leads one to ask, "How can such an inefficient company stay in business?"
(To read more, click here.)
Opportunity for Young Adults:
Grassroot Institute of Hawaii created the Fresh Perspective column exclusively to publish the work of high school and college students. In addition to work appearing on GRIH’s website, their work is also submitted to Hawaii Reporter. Submissions are welcome from any interested young adult, and we will publish work that is clearly written and grammatically sound. For earlier Fresh Perspectives please click here.
Contact: roz@grassrootinstitute.org for more info.
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