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Armstrong Williams: The bottom 1% we rarely talk about

America spends an extraordinary amount of time debating the top 1% — the billionaires, corporate CEOs and hedge fund managers — and the widening gap between the rich and everyone else. It is an important conversation in a nation that prizes both opportunity and free enterprise. But there ...

Barry Wurst: Spectacular performances elevate ‘The Invite’

The key to enjoying director and star Olivia Wilde’s “The Invite” will be in the audience’s ability and willingness to just go with it, as a classic comedy scenario stretches into unpredictable territory. Wilde and Seth Rogen star as Angela and Joe, a couple in an unsteady ...

Froma Harrop: 3 reasons not to visit Europe this Summer

For some reason, many Americans seem convinced they have to tour Europe this summer — despite the heat, oppressive crowds and high prices all descending on the continent. And if anyone needs a fourth reason, it's to recognize the growing resentment among many Europeans as the tourist hordes ...

Gary Franks: 'Old folks' and 'rookies' in politics

After what we have experienced recently I assure you America will never again hire anyone who would serve as president into their 80s. No blame can go to the founders of our nation who did not feel that it was necessary to put an age limit on the presidency. And then we had the "Joe Biden and ...

Letter: Speed bumps unnecessary when speed limits enforced

Speed bumps would not be necessary if Maui Police Department was enforcing speed limit laws. Most vehicles don't slow down for speed bumps anyway. Watch what you ask for. If a speed bump is put in front of your house, you will be subject to noise from slowing down, speeding and revving vehicles all day, every day. Once a speed bump is installed, good luck getting it removed. Jason B. KimWailuku