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.
“I made this item you are going to buy but I didn’t get paid for it”
The notes were written by factory workers in Istanbul, employed by brands Zara, Mango and Next and distributed at stores around the global north.
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.
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.
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.
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.