Politics, policy and public affairs as seen through the eyes of our political cartoonist.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.

Housing, food and utilities should not be out of reach for someone who gets up every morning and goes to work – sometimes multiple jobs.

Being caught in the bubble of listening only to people who share your views contributes to polarization, dehumanization and diminishing trust of others.

Lower-income residents benefit most from new housing, research shows.

Projects take too long to permit, interconnect and construct. Those delays carry real consequences.

Autoimmune conditions like lupus are more prevalent among Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian populations

Hawaiʻi’s efforts to protect the public and regulate artificial intelligence fell short compared to other states.

Let’s make it easier and faster to permit and build clean energy in Hawaiʻi.

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.