Israel passes nation-state law enshrining apartheid policy
The law declares that “the state of Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people” and “the actualization of the right of national self-determination in the state of Israel is unique to the Jewish people.”
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.
“Why are there no evacuation plans for us?”
Hawaiʻi residents discuss plans to prevent nuclear holocaust as the Trump Administration “gears up for imminent war with North Korea.”
Women activists visit Hawaiʻi Island, draw connections between militarized Pacific places
Pōhakuloa, like other important places across the Asia-Pacific region, is home to a military base with live fire training.
Court cases reveal state’s resistance to honoring Hawaiian as official language
Two separate, pending court cases reveal a lack of respect for Hawaiʻi’s indigenous language as an equal and legitimate alternative to English.
Gabbard will face Congressional challenger in 2018
Her challenger is also a woman leader with a military background and a strong environmental track record.
The $700 billion military spending package could pay for tuition-free college with room to spare
127 Democrats, including Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, backed the proposed National Defense Authorization Act of 2018.
Voting for change
Dave Mulinix explains why he broke state law to cast his electoral vote for Bernie Sanders.
Severe injuries at Standing Rock reflect extreme level of police violence
An unarmed protester is in danger of losing her arm after injuries suffered at the hands of police in North Dakota; other injuries have been reported as well.
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.
EPA, state health department reject Navy’s Red Hill work plan
The regulatory agencies found serious flaws in sections of the Navy plan to investigate and remediate leaks in the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, and to protect and evaluate the safety of groundwater feeding into Honolulu’s main aquifer.
Hawaiʻi veteran’s center to host Trump rally despite his condemnation from Gold Star family
“I think I’ve made a lot of sacrifices. I work very, very hard. I’ve created thousands and thousands of jobs, tens of thousands of jobs, built great structures. I’ve had tremendous success. I think I’ve done a lot.”
Letter to Obama and IUCN Congress demands halt to U.S. environmental abuses
“We the undersigned firmly oppose the continued destruction of Hawaiʻi and all First Nations lands at the hands of governments, corporations and militaries which prioritize money over the health and well-being of people and the environment.”
Naʻi Aupuni releases strange, defensive statement regarding protesters
Some Native Hawaiian community members dispute Naʻi Aupuni’s authority and consider the process it is undertaking—an ʻaha, or constitutional convention—to be illegitimate.
Military build-up on Guam to go forward despite opposition
Along with troops, the build-up will include the addition of new live-fire training sites, the expansion of Andersen Air Force Base, berthing for a nuclear aircraft carrier, and the creation of a missile defense system on the island.
BLNR to discuss Pohakuloa lawsuit—testimony from the public will be accepted
There is abundant evidence that the military has not complied with the terms of its lease, but state officials want to extend the lease beyond its 2029 expiration date.
TPP protesters stand for self-determination, democracy, environmental protection
The demonstration emphasized the connection between—and convergence of—the issues of social justice, labor, indigenous rights, environmental stewardship and human rights.
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.
TPP fast track passes Senate, but the fight is far from over
If progressives can push all the democratic presidential candidates to oppose the TPP, including Hillary Clinton, it could go a long way in flipping more Congressional democrats from yes to no.
Hawaiʻi coalition urges Congress to oppose fast tracking the TPP
The newly-formed coalition includes groups from the labor rights, environmental protection, Native Hawaiian sovereignty, food justice, and social justice movements.