We need Smart Justice, not a new half-a-billion dollar jail
Instead of committing Hawaiʻi to a future of continued mass incarceration, we can invest back into our communities and restore people who do harm to being functioning members of society. Doing so will make us all safer and healthier.
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.
Meek Mill’s case shows how probation expands mass incarceration
The FBI is investigating the judge who sent Meek Mill back to prison for minor probation violations from almost nine years ago. Mill’s case is hardly unique.
Big Pharma is fueling the opioid epidemic
A new bill in the U.S. Senate would restore one of the primary tools in combating the wave of opioid-related tragedy in America.
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.
Gov. Ige claims state, TMT corporation are victims in Mauna Kea standoff
In a statement released today, Governor David Ige accuses the Mauna Kea protectors of vandalism and violating corporate rights to access the summit.
Rep. Mele Carroll passes away
The representative stated many times that serving the people of Hawaiʻi and the 13th District was a “tremendous honor” that she would never forget.
Why are homeless community members opposing a proposed ‘Homeless Bill of Rights?’
House Bill 1889 is widely supported—but not by some of the very people who it would supposedly protect.
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.