Rebalance Hawaiʻi’s upside-down tax code to achieve prosperity for all
We are the third-worst state when it comes to taxing struggling working families.
The long struggle over taxing the rich
States’ taxes lean most heavily on poorer residents. These states are trying to change that.
Lawmakers agree on the need to address Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis—but not on how
The Legislature is considering a rash of vastly different strategies, while Gov. Josh Green's bills are struggling for traction.
A ‘wealth asset tax’ on Hawaiʻi’s richest residents advances in the legislature
The new tax would apply to people with a net worth of more than $20 million.
State tax bill could have major impact on Kauaʻi
A bill in the state Legislature could potentially mean more money in the pockets of working families on Kauaʻi.
Talking civics and advocacy on KTUH college radio
DJ eOmni interviews Will Caron on recent events in the Hawaiʻi civic and political arena, and how civic involvement is the cure for disaster-capitalist blues.
‘Bold’ plan to develop leasehold condos on state land renewed
For the third time in three years, an effort to produce affordable middle-class housing at no longterm taxpayer expense is being buffeted at the legislature, despite substantial backing.
AVR will open door to more young voters
Young people do care. We care about our future. We care about this planet. Yet, we do not fully participate in our democracy for the most pedestrian of reasons.
Don’t squander precious right to vote—get people to polls
Hawaiʻi has the lowest voter turnout of any state. Higher levels of civic engagement promote a better democracy as it is the most direct way to implement change.
A reasonable gun regulation for all of us
Here are two bills that deserve the support of both gun-control advocates and Second Amendment activists.
Kupuna Caregivers Program deserves full funding
Our state is the first to invest in the growing caregiving infrastructure.
Missile scare motivates activists who fear military’s presence
The false alarm occurred four days before the 125th anniversary of the Hawaiian Kingdom's overthrow.
Council panel supports homeless ‘safe zones’
The Honolulu City Council advanced a resolution to create “safe zones” while deferring a blanket sit-lie ban expansion that would have covered the whole island.
Islandwide sit-lie ban gets preliminary approval despite opposition
Three Honolulu City Council bills would further restrict where homeless people can be. Critics say that would worsen the problem.
Make sustainability top public priority
It’s high time our elected officials made sustainability the central tenet of all future policy decisions.
Art, politics and resistance: An interview with Will Caron
The Honolulu-based artists and activist talks with Venison about the crucial role art has in advancing society toward justice and equity for all.
Rally touts criminal justice reform
The Community Alliance on Prisons organized a rally at the state Capitol on Wednesday to bring criminal justice reform issues to the attention of the legislature.