We can and should push our leaders to create and follow principles that are more just and effective.

When people care enough to criticize you thoughtfully, be grateful they don’t just dismiss you outright.

One Hawaiian cultural expert thinks unity among all cultures is possible. Another says no way.

The former UFC champion has been arrested twice on the Big Island in the last week.

Kids have been told the purpose of an education is to get ahead. Now is the time to rethink the value of classroom learning.

You can couch it in terms of safety and inequity, but this is really about flat-out discrimination.

Feeding hungry children is important even if it doesn’t improve their academic performance.

There are good reasons to support pre-K education without resorting to unsupported claims.

The Legislature is considering strengthening laws against cockfighting but it’s a tough sell in Hawaii’s culture.