Viewing Washington Politics from the 50th State
Photo: Thomas Jefferson's faith has been the topic of much debate. (Rembrandt Peale / White House Historical Association)
Danny de Gracia takes a faith perspective on the debate over the “original intent” of the Founding Fathers. Published 12:16 p.m. August 15, 2012 - Comments
Biden resorts to race baiting but ignores the human rights abuses of President Obama. Published 11:43 a.m. August 14, 2012 - Comments
Danny de Gracia interviews economist and Ludwig von Mises Institute scholar Dr. Hunt Tooley. Published 1:12 p.m. August 13, 2012 - Comments
The former Miss Hawaii 2011 Lauren Cheape wins her first primary election. Published 12:00 a.m. August 12, 2012 - Comments
When it comes to not understanding political fallout on human lives, it is President Obama that doesn’t understand. Published 11:04 a.m. August 10, 2012 - Comments
Just days from Saturday’s primary, new polls show a shift in Hawaii’s senate race for Ed Case. Published 1:47 p.m. August 8, 2012 - Comments
Gary Johnson launches a new ad that illustrates the growing disconnect between public will and political action by the ruling parties. Published 12:13 p.m. August 7, 2012 - Comments
President Obama’s home state primary has former governors, mayors and Afghanistan veterans in play for key offices. Published 12:00 a.m. August 7, 2012 - Comments
Danny de Gracia shares ten bipartisan questions to make you go "Hmm." Published 1:06 p.m. August 4, 2012 - Comments
Danny de Gracia explains why voting Libertarian isn't a wasted vote. Published 2:50 p.m. August 2, 2012 - Comments
Danny de Gracia is a political scientist, an ordained minister and a former senior adviser to committee chairs of the Hawaii State House of Representatives. He currently lives in Hawaii.
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