A few weeks ago, I was in Hong Kong when the government of the People’s Republic of China issued its response to Hong Kong’s request for a free election of its chief executive. While a free election would be allowed, the nominees would first need to be approved by Communist
This article was first published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Redefining Native Hawaiians as a tribe would disrespect history and benefit only a few As a proud ethnic Hawaiian and loyal United States citizen, I am troubled by efforts to divide Hawaiians from non-Hawaiians by creating a sovereign race-based tribe or
March 20, 2014 To: Senate Committee on Ways & Means Sen. David Y. Ige, Chair Sen. Michelle N. Kidani, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: HB 2135 — RELATING TO TAXATION Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
March 20, 2014 To: House Committee on Agriculture Rep. Jessica Wooley, Chair Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB 2435 HD1 PROPOSED — RELATING TO AGRICULTURE Dear Chair and Committee Members: From ancient times the Hippocratic Oath
March 18, 2014 To: House Committee on Labor & Public Employment Rep. Mark M. Nakashima, Chair Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB2609 RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
March 11, 2014 To: House Committee on Judiciary Rep. Karl Rhoads, Chair Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB 2629 RELATING TO LOBBYISTS Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii would like to offer
To: Senate Committee on Human Services Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair Senator Josh Green, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB2169 RELATING TO FOOD AND MEDICAL SERVICES In Support Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii would like to offer its support
Maui Council: Please Protect Hawaii Farmers and Ranchers from Anti-GMO Hype Campaign January 27, 2014 TO: Maui Council PIA Committee RE: PIA 58 FR: Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. President/CEO, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Aloha Council Committee Members, Fact – There is no conclusive scientific evidence that human beings have been
Great News! 2013 has been a year of major victory for the Aloha Spirit. Hawaii’s people successfully blocked repeated attempts to promote and create a state-sponsored, race-based nation (formerly, the Akaka Bill). Even “stealth” efforts to promote such a nation were uncovered and exposed by Grassroot Institute. You can be
This editorial was published in the Honolulu Star Advertiser on Aug. 21, 2013. Nonpartisan effort needed to change harmful Jones Act POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 21, 2013 With the growing awareness of the Jones Act and its impact on the cost of almost everything in Hawaii, calls for action are
A few weeks ago, I was in Hong Kong when the government of the People’s Republic of China issued its response to Hong Kong’s request for a free election of its chief executive. While a free election would be allowed, the nominees would first need to be approved by Communist
This article was first published in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Redefining Native Hawaiians as a tribe would disrespect history and benefit only a few As a proud ethnic Hawaiian and loyal United States citizen, I am troubled by efforts to divide Hawaiians from non-Hawaiians by creating a sovereign race-based tribe or
March 20, 2014 To: Senate Committee on Ways & Means Sen. David Y. Ige, Chair Sen. Michelle N. Kidani, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: HB 2135 — RELATING TO TAXATION Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
March 20, 2014 To: House Committee on Agriculture Rep. Jessica Wooley, Chair Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB 2435 HD1 PROPOSED — RELATING TO AGRICULTURE Dear Chair and Committee Members: From ancient times the Hippocratic Oath
March 18, 2014 To: House Committee on Labor & Public Employment Rep. Mark M. Nakashima, Chair Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB2609 RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
March 11, 2014 To: House Committee on Judiciary Rep. Karl Rhoads, Chair Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB 2629 RELATING TO LOBBYISTS Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii would like to offer
To: Senate Committee on Human Services Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair Senator Josh Green, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. RE: SB2169 RELATING TO FOOD AND MEDICAL SERVICES In Support Dear Chair and Committee Members: The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii would like to offer its support
Maui Council: Please Protect Hawaii Farmers and Ranchers from Anti-GMO Hype Campaign January 27, 2014 TO: Maui Council PIA Committee RE: PIA 58 FR: Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. President/CEO, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Aloha Council Committee Members, Fact – There is no conclusive scientific evidence that human beings have been
Great News! 2013 has been a year of major victory for the Aloha Spirit. Hawaii’s people successfully blocked repeated attempts to promote and create a state-sponsored, race-based nation (formerly, the Akaka Bill). Even “stealth” efforts to promote such a nation were uncovered and exposed by Grassroot Institute. You can be
This editorial was published in the Honolulu Star Advertiser on Aug. 21, 2013. Nonpartisan effort needed to change harmful Jones Act POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 21, 2013 With the growing awareness of the Jones Act and its impact on the cost of almost everything in Hawaii, calls for action are
