Basing decisions on evidence, not politics
Keli'i Akina, Ph.D.
February 7, 2017
Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. talks with Mary Ann Bates, a researcher who focuses on solutions based on evidence, not ideology.
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Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. talks with Mary Ann Bates, a researcher who focuses on solutions based on evidence, not ideology.
Thousands of bills have been introduced at the Hawaii legislature. Here are some of the highlights.
We know that light is both a particle and a wave, but what I have observed in our modern politics is that this kind of “dualism” is everywhere and not in a good way. The need to have one’s cake and eat it too has meant that one side of
You may call us anti-Holmesian, but we’re wary of any judicial opinion that has “clear and present danger” as its standard of review. Like “shouting fire in a crowded theater,” this legal meme gives more heat than light in our estimation, and doesn’t really tell you much. But the phrase was at
In his 2014 book “Political Order and Political Decay: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy,” Francis Fukuyama of Stanford opines that good governance requires a centralized state, the rule of law, and accountability. He thinks our three branches of government in the U.S. go a long way
Does Hawaii’s election system favor the incumbent?
There are a few words that some people use in our political discourse that I have come to hate. I’m not exactly sure why, it is more of a visceral, emotional thing than logic. Let me try to explain each case in turn. Proactive. People often say, “you have to
On Thursday, April 14th, Dr. Keli’i Akina hosted a panel on the local and national political climate. The panelists were Andrew Walden, editor of the Hawaii Free Press; Colin Moore, Professor of Political Science and Director of the UH Public Policy Center; and Neal Milner, Columnist for Civil Beat. One year ago, who
In the most recent episode of E Hana Kakou, Dr. Keli’i Akina interviewed Dr. Colin Moore–Director of University of Hawaii Public Policy Center, and Professor of Political Science–on the current political climate. The interview covered a wide range of topics, from the success of both Trump and Sanders in the state
This week, Dr. Keli’i Akina interviewed two candidates representing the Libertarian Party. Alan Yim, an ex-marine, is running for the 1st Congressional District of Hawaii in the United States Congress. Anthony Higa, a nurse, is running for State House District 19. “We’re here to represent the people, [to allow them]
Keli’i Akina, Ph.D. talks with Mary Ann Bates, a researcher who focuses on solutions based on evidence, not ideology.
Thousands of bills have been introduced at the Hawaii legislature. Here are some of the highlights.
We know that light is both a particle and a wave, but what I have observed in our modern politics is that this kind of “dualism” is everywhere and not in a good way. The need to have one’s cake and eat it too has meant that one side of
You may call us anti-Holmesian, but we’re wary of any judicial opinion that has “clear and present danger” as its standard of review. Like “shouting fire in a crowded theater,” this legal meme gives more heat than light in our estimation, and doesn’t really tell you much. But the phrase was at
In his 2014 book “Political Order and Political Decay: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy,” Francis Fukuyama of Stanford opines that good governance requires a centralized state, the rule of law, and accountability. He thinks our three branches of government in the U.S. go a long way
Does Hawaii’s election system favor the incumbent?
There are a few words that some people use in our political discourse that I have come to hate. I’m not exactly sure why, it is more of a visceral, emotional thing than logic. Let me try to explain each case in turn. Proactive. People often say, “you have to
On Thursday, April 14th, Dr. Keli’i Akina hosted a panel on the local and national political climate. The panelists were Andrew Walden, editor of the Hawaii Free Press; Colin Moore, Professor of Political Science and Director of the UH Public Policy Center; and Neal Milner, Columnist for Civil Beat. One year ago, who
In the most recent episode of E Hana Kakou, Dr. Keli’i Akina interviewed Dr. Colin Moore–Director of University of Hawaii Public Policy Center, and Professor of Political Science–on the current political climate. The interview covered a wide range of topics, from the success of both Trump and Sanders in the state
This week, Dr. Keli’i Akina interviewed two candidates representing the Libertarian Party. Alan Yim, an ex-marine, is running for the 1st Congressional District of Hawaii in the United States Congress. Anthony Higa, a nurse, is running for State House District 19. “We’re here to represent the people, [to allow them]
To the Hawaii Legislature:
Hawaii families face skyrocketing healthcare costs and a shortage of doctors. Exempting medical services from Hawaii’s general excise tax would result in millions of dollars in savings for residents and help bring doctors back.
