When nothing seems right—after 40 years of self-government—perhaps there’s a giant allergen somewhere that needs to be removed. I’m not sure that rhetorical or metaphorical antihistamine would resolve the issue altogether. But may I share some observations: I had to probe what...

Since four decades ago, I’ve heard local expressions of our rights to self-government. It encouraged a sense of optimism, strengthening our democratic institutions. This year it was disheartening to learn of oversight issues raised in the recent Murkowski Senate committee...

Delegate Kilili questions equal rights and congressional representation denied NMI U.S. citizens and other U.S. territories in recent weeks. These are vital issues that require attention so it is presented to the U.S. Congress in concert with other territories. It’s about the...

An informed friend whispered I should keep my ears to the ground to hear the culture of corruption on the islands. Heard a myriad of them like pollen in the air. But I’d defer to investigative professionals first in the interest of justice.   Or did I miss smelling the...