Category: Columns
Pinay Freshman Legislator Pushes Economic Reforms, Opposes Warrantless Arrests
According to Jurado, the Los Angeles City Council passed LA’s Convention Center expansion and modernization plan, thereby pushing the city forward.
Policymakers Need To Move Faster To Remove Legal Barriers To Lahaina’s Recovery
State and county officials have made some progress in lifting burdensome building rules, but there is much more that could be done to help.
Are Women More Prone to Autoimmune Diseases?
Autoimmune diseases are common, especially because there are so many different types.
On Labor, Diaspora, Filipino Food Trucks, And Freedom
I’m American. But do I look American?
Hepatitis B: The Silent Illness in Hawai‘i’s Filipino Community
The virus had been silently attacking his body for decades, without a single warning sign.
Kleptopirosis: The Disease That Kills The Filipino People
Filipinos work tirelessly. They pay taxes, they persevere. Yet they are made to settle for less.
How to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
Prescription drug prices can take a big bite out of family budgets in Hawai‘i.
“You Have Cancer”
The sentence “You have cancer” is one of the most devastating sentences a person can hear.
Understanding Cholesterol: Types, Risks, and Management
LDL cholesterol is often called “bad cholesterol” because it carries cholesterol from the liver to the rest of the body.
It’s Murder, And Calling It An Extrajudicial Killing Doesn’t Change That
Many of us shake our heads in disgust, and a few speak out boldly in social media, but most just sit silently, afraid to make a scene, offend, or be labeled antisemitic.
