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John Pritchett: Gag Order

The Honolulu rail authority has proposed new rules that critics say could limit the free speech rights of some board members.

By John Pritchett

September 24, 2023 · 1 min read

John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023

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John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

The Honolulu rail authority has proposed new rules that critics say could limit the free speech rights of some board members.

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About the Author

John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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2 Cartoons with closed mouths in a row. Seems to be the direction of Hawaii Government.

surferx808 · 2 years ago

Transparency at it's best to the tax payer.

2cents · 2 years ago

Go, Natalie! I would certainly vote for Natalie Iwase for mayor.

Karen · 2 years ago

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