Much like Charles Schulz, who retired shortly before passing, Gene closed his chapter in public service with quiet dignity, and then graduated from life in the same way.
While the clarification ultimately came from a different source than Murkowski’s original inquiry, it validates the power of persistent, quiet advocacy. Even amidst the high-volume churn of the current administration, voices are still being heard—and sometimes, even heeded.
While the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico may seem like a symbolic gesture, it reflects a broader pattern of asserting dominance through acts of rebranding. The reversion of Denali to Mount McKinley, however, strikes closer to home for Native Hawaiians, as it underscores the painful legacies of U.S. expansionism.
President McKinley’s legacy in Hawai‘i is inseparable from the annexation of the islands during the Spanish-American War, a land grab that also included the Philippines and Cuba. For many Native Hawaiians, McKinley is not a figure of greatness but a symbol of stolen sovereignty—a leader who absorbed their homeland into the United States without consent, perpetuating the broader narrative of American imperialism
As Hawaii transitions out of the holiday season and into the new year, Politics Hawaii with Stan Fichtman was once again featured on KHON 2 News, sharing insights (or mana’o) on the key issues to watch in 2025.
As 2024 comes to a close and 2025 begins, the co-creators of the Politics Hawaii with Stan Fichtman blog want to extend a heartfelt mahalo to you, our readers. Your engagement in analyzing the political, social, and business zeitgeist of Hawaii has been invaluable.
But one thing is for sure, after all is said and done, “Hawaiian Airlines” as we know it now, is going to look much different to those who grew up flying them.
Senator Hirono, therefore, is providing a strategic reminder that fierce advocacy can attract resources back home, even if it clashes with the local preference for subtlety. Which, despite our wish that it was not, is a more effective way to get things done in Washington DC.
As with many in Hawai‘i over the past month, the 13th convening of the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture,…
“What If” Hawaiian Airlines have grown to something bigger than itself if it took the growth model of Alaska Airlines, over a long period?
The Star-Advertiser has been sold again to another entity, and the uncertainty of what happens next to the stateʻs storied newspaper emerges again.