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Heritage Foundation Event a Success
by Cody Hensarling As a proud citizen of the State of Hawaii, I was thrilled to hear that the Heritage Foundation was hosting an event in my home state. To my pleasant surprise, the event surpassed my expectations. Those of you who were able to attend the panel on...What Does Separation Actually Mean?
by Cody Hensarling “If we are going to have a separation of church and state, we’re going to have a separation of church and state.” – Rev. Al Sharpton, MSNBC The Obama Administration recently decided to create a rule that will force many religious employers to cover...Fan Mail
by Cody Hensarling The following is an actual un-edited email sent by a reader to GRIH Policy Analyst Malia Blom-Hill: Date: February 3, 2012 3:51:25 AM EST To: maliah@grassrootinstitute.org Subject: how can you look in the mirror after writing such shit? “As...The Jones Act: Reform Needed
by Cody Hensarling “The high cost and lack of competitiveness of major U.S. shipbuilding currently burdens the businesses and residents of the noncontiguous jurisdictions with several adverse consequences.” – Michael Hansen, Hawaii Shippers Council In last Thursday’s...President Obama’s State of the Union: a Line-by-Line Response
by Cody Hensarling We can either settle for a country where a shrinking number of people do really well, while a growing number of Americans barely get by. Or we can restore an economy where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays...Welcome to the New Site
Aloha! Welcome to the new online home for the Grassroot Institute in Hawaii. We are proud to reveal to you our new platform for interacting with our members, offering timely commentary on local and national issues, highlighting insightful events, and connecting...Dignity Denied
by Cody Hensarling “Is it too much to ask to have a little dignity when we are traveling?” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) Yesterday, January 23, 2012, Senator Rand Paul attempted to travel to Washington DC to speak at the Rally for Life. I use the word “attempted”, because...SOPA What?
by Cody Hensarling “You can’t be a conservative and support SOPA.” – Rush Limbaugh On Wednesday, the internet was abuzz with popular protests of various forms all targeting the Stop Online Privacy Act and the Protect IP Act. The highlights of said protest included a...NPV: Not For Me
by Cody Hensarling In 2008, the Hawaii State Legislature overturned Governor Lingle’s veto to pass legislation affirming the National Popular Vote. This legislation, which the legislature has the authority to overturn, serves primarily as an attempt to destroy the...