“If it becomes law, Hawaii would follow other states and cities to either repeal or reform jaywalking in VA, CA, NV, Denver, Anchorage and Kansas City, MO—representing about 52 million residents, according to a study by Hawai‘i Appleseed.” #FreedomToWalk staradvertiser.com/2024/03/19/haw…

Attend our upcoming webinar where we explain our long-term care insurance plan and answer any questions you may have on this critical benefit. Register:⁣ bit.ly/3TZuDrO

Hawaii’s Deaf Community Is Struggling With Lack Of Certified ASL Interpreters: There are no state-credentialed American Sign Language interpreters living on Kauai, Molokai, Niihau or Lanai. dlvr.it/T51s91 #HInews

It is unconscionable to be offering a $43 million tax estate cut to the richest 0.2% of households while killing bills that would help the working class for far less money and asking for state departments to tighten their budget belts. It’s bad for our economy AND our democracy.

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis said it well: “We can either have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can’t have both.” Should the tax cut become law, it will speak volumes about our state’s priorities.

"If we truly want a thriving economy, where Hawaii’s working families are able to make ends meet, we need to align our policy with our stated values." What Do Estate Tax Cuts For The Wealthy Say About Hawaii’s Priorities? #HInews Hawaiʻi Appleseed civilbeat.org/2024/04/what-d…

I will be teaching POLS 777: Decolonial Futures this fall. Ultimately the course was designed with inspiration from all the incredible resistance, resurgence, and world building we have witnessed over the last half century. Registration for Fall semester opens April 15th.

“Solidarity means taking on the risks of speaking out against genocide and fighting for a world where speaking out is in such collectivity that it is no longer a risk.” sapiens.org/culture/palest…

BREAKING: Hawaiʻi Senate Democrats approves HB 2802 by a 24-1 vote without debate. This fall, Hawaii voters will have the opportunity to repeal a section of the state constitution empowering the legislature to limit marriage to same-sex couples that passed in 1998. #HInews #CivilRights

Finally no deaths this week!!

You’re invited to the 2024 Hawaiʻi Teacher Celebration, organized by teacher volunteers on Oʻahu! Enjoy food, drink, and craft vendors, live entertainment, and more! RSVP: bit.ly/2024htc

Not Just Red Hill: Hundreds Of Military Fuel Depots Threaten Environment And Public Health: A new federal report, ordered after the Red Hill crisis, uncovered oversight weaknesses at hundreds of the military's fuel storage sites. dlvr.it/T5dmsr #HInews

Expanding the estate tax exemption—as proposed in HB2653—is the wrong choice for Hawaiʻi and would curb our ability to combat rising income inequality, while depriving our budget of much needed revenue. We should instead raise taxes on the super rich. hiappleseed.org/publications/c…

And use the money raised from taxes on the rich to fund Universal Free School Meals, SNAP expansions and other policies that allow Hawai‘i families to be able to afford the cost of healthy food.

The Navy refused to attend the Red Hill Community Representative Intiative meeting last night. Community members showed data from Jan-March 2024 with alarming levels of contaminates such as disel in the Navy waterline including 13 elementary schools such as Hickam Elementary

An important thread to read from a WaPo reporter as the Supreme Court considers the Grants Pass case. Media perpetuates stigma, too. #homelessness #CivilRights #HumanRights

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1/2 ⏰Time is running out!⏰ We need you to help this crucial bill pass! Act now to make sure lawmakers know we want HB1964 PASSED! You can prioritize keiki & families & make change with just a click! HB1964 Early Childhood Worker bill: ujoin.co/campaigns/3061…

Celebrate International Workers Day with the Defend and Respect Hawaiʻi’s Workers Coalition. Wed., May 1st; gather at 9:30AM at Fort Street Mall, where we will begin our march to the Capitol. From Palestine to Hawaiʻi, WORKERS OF THE WORLD UNITE. RSVP: bit.ly/hwcmayday

The HIDOE's Office of Hawaiian Education is partnering with the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges to offer free introductory Hawaiian language courses and Hawaiian Studies 107 at the university level across the state. ⁣Learn more: bit.ly/4diIyAA