Governor David Ige — one of America's most prominent Buddhist politicians — on immigration, climate change, and compassion in governance. On November 6, Hawaii gubernatorial incumbent David Ige won a second term. He’s set to take on some unique challenges, as Hawaii is strategically positioned between the US and Asia and faces acute threats from climate change. In the past [...]
Buddhist goes up against Buddhist in Hawaii’s Democratic gubernatorial primary
On Saturday, Democrats in Hawaii will head to the polls to decide who they want to represent them in the gubernatorial election this November, and the frontrunners are two Buddhist politicians: Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa and incumbent Governor David Ige. Cristina Moon reports on the race. It’s Obon season in Hawaii. Dozens of Buddhist temples across the islands are [...]
