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Danny de Gracia
Danny de Gracia is a resident of Waipahu, a political scientist and an ordained minister.
Danny holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minor in Public Administration from UT San Antonio, 2001; a Master of Arts in Political Science (concentration International Organizations) and minor in Humanities from Texas State University, 2002.
He received his Doctor of Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary in 2013 and Doctor of Ministry in 2014.
Danny received his Ordination from United Fellowship of Christ Ministries International, (Non-Denominational Christian), in 2002.
Danny is also a member of the Waipahu Neighborhood Board, a position he’s held since 2023. His opinions are strictly his own.
![Danny De Gracia: Climate Change Means We Have To Think About Future Hurricanes Differently](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2018/08/24104639/IMG_5637-400x300.jpg)
Danny De Gracia: Climate Change Means We Have To Think About Future Hurricanes Differently
Oahu has been fortunate to avoid the worst of storms but the effects of a warming planet will require a more proactive approach to disaster preparedness.
![Danny De Gracia: Won Your Primary? Take Responsibility For Fixing Hawaii](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/06/05151751/spot-mail-400x373.png)
Danny De Gracia: Won Your Primary? Take Responsibility For Fixing Hawaii
We have no shortage of rubber-stampers and wait-and-seers. What we need are people willing to do the hard work of reform and be accountable.
![Danny De Gracia: Voting In This Year’s Primary Shouldn’t Be ‘Mission: Impossible’](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/05/27132403/iStock-1947515116-400x267.jpg)
Danny De Gracia: Voting In This Year’s Primary Shouldn’t Be ‘Mission: Impossible’
All-mail elections means no excuses for voter apathy. We all can mobilize our friends, family, coworkers and community. Here’s how.
![Danny De Gracia: Society Has Lost Faith In Its Young People. That Has To Change](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2018/11/06083031/Farrington-High-School-voting2-400x267.jpg)
Danny De Gracia: Society Has Lost Faith In Its Young People. That Has To Change
It's time to make way for a new generation of leaders at every level of government. That means giving young people more opportunities and second chances.
![Danny De Gracia: How To Navigate Crazy Election News Without Being Intimidated](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/07/07132851/AP24177744304880-400x267.jpg)
Danny De Gracia: How To Navigate Crazy Election News Without Being Intimidated
2024 is shaping up as one of the most intense years for emotionally agitating and confusing events. How we respond as voters is vital to our democracy.
![Danny De Gracia: Why It’s Still Important To Celebrate The United States](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2018/07/iStock-686264362-400x243.jpg)
Danny De Gracia: Why It’s Still Important To Celebrate The United States
It’s become popular in recent years to speak ill and be ashamed of the U.S. But let’s not forget why being an American is still special and worth celebrating 248 years later.
![Danny De Gracia: The Government Wants To Regulate Social Media. Not So Fast](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2022/07/28154445/iStock-1169675135-scaled-e1671329008922-400x234.jpg)
Danny De Gracia: The Government Wants To Regulate Social Media. Not So Fast
Putting warning labels on social media is no substitute for what needs to be a bigger regulatory and representative discussion about our digital society.
![Danny De Gracia: Hawaii Needs More Political Candidates To Disrupt The Status Quo](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2022/11/08164010/221108-rs-MauiElectionnight-Part1-9956-400x267.jpg)
Danny De Gracia: Hawaii Needs More Political Candidates To Disrupt The Status Quo
Running for office is a patriotic leap of faith that more of us need to make if the state is ever going to see real change.
![Danny De Gracia: Our Social Networks Are Crumbling. People Are Suffering](https://d1l18ops95qbzp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/2024/05/24164800/240524-dc-Shopping-Carts-9246-400x267.jpg)
Danny De Gracia: Our Social Networks Are Crumbling. People Are Suffering
Civic engagement and mental health are on the decline. What do they have in common? Weakened social support structures.