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Neal Milner

Neal Milner: The Courts Are No Match For Trump (AKA The Big Landlord)
If you think the legal system is fast enough to save us from the chaos being unleashed by the White House, think again.

Neal Milner: Sorting Out Honolulu’s Stadium Aspirations And Fantasies
If we could get this project right, it could be a model for Hawaiʻi actually doing big things successfully again.

Neal Milner: Believing In The Mysteries Of Life
Straying from the path of reality and letting your spiritual side run free offers a way to deal with trying times.

Neal Milner: What Police Actually Can Do About Illegal Fireworks
To maintain order in our communities, cops must do more than just enforce the law.

Neal Milner: Making Progress On Fireworks? It Depends On Your Timetable
Post-tragedy, we want the problem solved, like, yesterday. But Hawaiʻi generally goes at a slower pace, which can be effective and frustrating.

Neal Milner: The Eldercide Of The Pandemic
Some of those trapped in nursing homes were frail, others were simply abandoned.

Neal Milner: Illegal Fireworks Won’t Stop Until Neighbors Take Action
Tougher laws won’t do the trick. It’s time to approach fireworks the same way we do public health education.

Neal Milner: The Pope Has A Message For Lahaina — Don’t Give Up
A new long-term plan to rebuild Lahaina is likely going to change. Residents need to be persistent and flexible.

Neal Milner: The Impossible Task Of Building A New Landfill On Oʻahu
Donʻt be fooled by the mayor’s announcement about a Wahiawā site. Itʻs far from a done deal.