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Danny de Gracia

Danny de Gracia is a resident of Waipahu, a political scientist and an ordained minister.

Danny holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minor in Public Administration from UT San Antonio, 2001; a Master of Arts in  Political Science (concentration International Organizations) and minor in Humanities from Texas State University, 2002.

He received his Doctor of Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary in 2013 and Doctor of Ministry in 2014.

Danny received his Ordination from United Fellowship of Christ Ministries International, (Non-Denominational Christian), in 2002.

Danny De Gracia: We Can All Learn Something From Henry Kissinger’s Life And Public Service Wikimedia Commons/Hudson Institute

Danny De Gracia: We Can All Learn Something From Henry Kissinger’s Life And Public Service

The late secretary of state was hated by many. But he made tough decisions in moments when few were willing to serve.

Danny De Gracia: We Cannot Ignore Oahu’s Wildfire Risk Any Longer Danny de Gracia/Civil Beat/2023

Danny De Gracia: We Cannot Ignore Oahu’s Wildfire Risk Any Longer

New technologies are available and in use elsewhere that should be considered by the Legislature and state and local government.

Danny De Gracia: Don’t Fall For Fake Election News This Year. There Will Be A Lot Of It Getty Images/iStockphoto

Danny De Gracia: Don’t Fall For Fake Election News This Year. There Will Be A Lot Of It

The freedoms offered by the First Amendment include the freedom to exercise personal restraint.

Danny De Gracia: The Time To Fight The Future Is Now Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Danny De Gracia: The Time To Fight The Future Is Now

Hawaii political leaders need to start getting ready for major sea level changes.

Danny De Gracia: UH Rises Above Charged Middle East Rhetoric To Protect Students Danny de Gracia/Civil Beat/2023

Danny De Gracia: UH Rises Above Charged Middle East Rhetoric To Protect Students

As campuses across the U.S. erupt in controversy, the University of Hawaii takes a different tack.

Danny De Gracia: Hawaii Needs To Talk About How Conservatism Has Become Toxic Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2016

Danny De Gracia: Hawaii Needs To Talk About How Conservatism Has Become Toxic

At what point are Republicans saying things because they believe it, and what point are people saying things because they think it is expected of them?

Danny De Gracia: Honolulu Needs Better Emergency Planning Now Chad Blair/Civil Beat2012

Danny De Gracia: Honolulu Needs Better Emergency Planning Now

Oahu needs to prepare and inform residents about public emergencies.

Danny De Gracia: Pay Attention to Personality When You Choose Your Public Servants Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Danny De Gracia: Pay Attention to Personality When You Choose Your Public Servants

Voters often fixate on ideology, but especially when it comes to a crisis, character is more important.

Danny De Gracia: People In Hawaii Need More Of A Voice In Government Decisions Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Danny De Gracia: People In Hawaii Need More Of A Voice In Government Decisions

Increasing public participation on boards and committees could help alleviate growing frustration and community distrust about the direction of the state.