Citizens in Charge

The last time Hawai’i held a Constitutional Convention, in 1978, the focus was on a political power struggle between the “haves” and the “have-nots.”

In many ways, that same picture is emerging today as the state contemplates holding yet another convention to look at, and possibly revise, our constitution.

The big difference is that the forces that want change and those who are comfortable with the status quo have — in many respects — switched sides.