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Obama’s incredible shrinking presidency
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The collapsing Obama presidency
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At 90, the Rand McNally atlas is as iconic as the American road
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Jodi Arias penalty phase jury is hung: 8 - 4 in favor of death (video)
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The Tesla story spreading around the world
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Boy Scouts vote to allow gay members
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Making Waves: A Hawaii Perspective on Washington Politics
Viewing Washington Politics from the 50th State
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The Left, not Hillary Clinton, failed on Libya
Real blame for Benghazi belongs to those who did not protest U.S. intervention in Libya. Published 10:02 a.m. January 24, 2013 - Comments
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Grieving mother and patriot: Liberty Candidates founder Gigi Bowman
Danny de Gracia interviews one of the liberty movement’s leading voices, Gigi Bowman. Published 2:04 p.m. January 23, 2013 - Comments
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Hawaii Representative Jessica Wooley on agriculture and food security
Danny de Gracia talks with one of Hawaii’s most influential legislators about food and energy sustainability. Published 12:00 a.m. January 22, 2013 - Comments
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As America declines, the Second Amendment matters more than ever
What happens when the economy crashes and there are no military or police to protect Americans? Published 2:42 p.m. January 20, 2013 - Comments
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The federal government gold fever for gun control
Danny de Gracia interviews the Tenth Amendment Center on what’s next for gun control. Published 2:32 p.m. January 18, 2013 - Comments
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Does the Internet polarize and distort politics?
Are Internet trolls destroying society? Danny de Gracia interviews novelist D.M.J. Aurini on the future of the information age. Published 12:00 a.m. January 13, 2013 - Comments
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Give Hawaii’s people a much deserved win: Don’t slash solar tax credits
The Aloha State has the opportunity to become the world’s leader in renewable energy. Published 12:00 a.m. January 10, 2013 - Comments
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Hawaii’s Sierra Club leads the way for energy and environmental stewardship
Danny de Gracia interviews the Hawaii Sierra Club on the most important issues of 2013. Published 1:21 p.m. January 8, 2013 - Comments
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The dark side of crowdsourcing: Petitioners call for Catholic Church to be designated a “hate group”
Is the White House's hosted petitions website getting out of hand? Published 1:50 a.m. January 5, 2013 - Comments
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Forecast 2013: Wars in the Middle East, the rise of China and new political intrigue
Danny de Gracia interviews futurist and author D.M.J. Aurini for predictions on what’s next for the world in 2013. Published 2:07 p.m. January 4, 2013 - Comments
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Danny de Gracia is a political scientist and a former senior adviser to the Human Services and International Affairs committees at the Hawaii State Legislature. From 2011-2013 he served as an elected municipal board member in Waipahu. As an expert in international relations theory, military policy, political psychology and economics, Danny has advised numerous policymakers and elected officials and his opinions have been featured worldwide. Now working on his first novel, Danny resides on the island of Oahu.
