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The lowdown on lockdowns
Photo by Charley Myers Feeling cooped up by the curfews and quarantines? You’re not alone. As Hawaii’s statewide COVID-19 lockdown has stretched now beyond a month, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii has seen more and more questions from our supporters about the limits...
Safety vs. freedom: Are there limits to lockdowns?
Photo by Charley Myers Weeks now into Hawaii’s coronavirus lockdown, isle residents are doing their best to “flatten the curve.” But if you’ve been wondering when the restrictions will end, you’re not alone. Over the past month, we at the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii...
Faced with challenge, the human spirit shines
Photo by Mark Coleman Enough bad news. It’s time to celebrate resilience and the human spirit. Over the past few weeks we’ve seen the government struggle to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve also seen individuals and the private sector rise to...
Don’t let shutdown block the sunshine
I don’t envy Gov. David Ige … or any of our government leaders who are struggling with policy decisions during this difficult time. Weighing public health against economic concerns, constitutional rights and a thousand other factors is no easy task. I believe that...
Despite the stress, we haven’t lost step
This is a challenging time for all residents of Hawaii. The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii has been discussing the possible impact of the coronavirus for weeks. But even while advising caution in the face of a possible recession, we weren’t contemplating a situation...