Other states allow for the process but not us, even though we’ve had our share of close races.

The Department of Education is seeking public input on revising its outdated rules. The Legislature should pitch in as well.

Regardless of one’s feelings about Honolulu’s rail project, the agency overseeing it needs help regarding its makeup and rules.

The Thirty Meter Telescope can take Hawaii and the world to the farthest reaches of the universe.

The recent approach of Hurricane Lane was a reminder that the islands will be hit hard sooner or later. We are far too vulnerable right now.

Hawaii has a lot of work to do for its people, and much of it will not be done by the entrenched powers.

Desperately needed reforms to increase transparency are proposed every session, and every session they die. Bring on the constitutional convention.

Hawaii powerbrokers want you to be as scared as they are by the prospect that they may give up some of their control to the people.

A well-established homeless camp on the Leeward Coast easily qualifies for a share of the money set aside by the Legislature for safe zones.

The Legislature should require greater transparency for campaign finance reports. Right now candidates don’t have to file them until eight days before the election.

From all-mail balloting to term limits, there’s a lot we need to discuss in a venue other than the Legislature.

It would shake up the power monopoly and rejuvenate faith in democracy. But realistically, the only way to get it is through a constitutional convention.