Demilitarize coalition calls for an end to RIMPAC war games
Coalition’s letter to the federal and Hawaiʻi state governments charges United States’ militarism with the perpetuation of violence and oppression across the Pacific.
Hawaii Independent founder, publisher announces council candidacy
Ikaika Hussey enters the race for Honolulu City Council in the 6th District.
After Koa Ridge, food sovereignty is more important than ever
As Koa Ridge breaks ground on some of the Hawaiʻi's most fertile land, the Sierra Club recommits to shifting the state's policy toward local food production.
Watch: Airbnb’s negative impact on housing supplies explained
The financial incentive that short-term rentals offer exerts a market force that drives costs up and saps economic activity in the aggregate.
State House names Tom “Sledgehammer” Brower as housing committee chair
Brower’s disparaging words and dehumanizing actions toward those experiencing houselessness in Hawaiʻi make him a controversial choice to chair the committee.
A familiar message at opening day of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature
“People Over Profits” unites broad progressive coalition; hundreds converge on Hawaiʻi’s State Capitol.
A rally for the rest of us
The “People Not Profits” rally brought together diverse issues, united by the message that government should serve the people, not corporations and developers.