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Hawai‘i Department of Health reinforces commitment to transgender rights
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has released the “Statement on Transgender Rights and Public Health” to address discrimination and health disparities.
Hawai‘i to Become 6th State to Ban “Gay Panic” as Affirmative Defense for Murder
Hawai‘i is slated to become the 6th state to ban “Gay and Transgender Panic” as an affirmative defense for murder charges, joining CA, CT, IL, NV and RI.
ACLU National Legal Director to Speak on Maui
The national legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union David Cole will present a keynote lecture at UH Maui College on March 4.
Governor Signs Bill Banning “Sexual Orientation Change Efforts” for Minors
Gov. David Ige signed SB270 into law, which prohibits therapists from offering “sexual orientation change efforts” or “conversion therapy” to patients under the age of 18.
LGBT Travel Studies for Japan, Taiwan Markets Released
The HTA released results of research that provides insight on the profiles, preferences and opinions of LGBT travelers from Japan and Taiwan to Hawaii.
Hawai‘i Joins Case: Colorado Bakery Refused to Sell Wedding Cake to Gay Couple
The brief was filed in support of the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the same-sex couple to whom Masterpiece Cakeshop refused to sell a wedding cake.
Trump’s Transgender Tweets Set off Armed Services Debate
In a series of three tweets this morning, President Donald Trump set off an armed services debate over the acceptance of transgender individuals.
HTA Issues State’s First-Ever Studies on LGBT Travel
Nahoopii added that the studies show LGBT Generation X and Millennial travelers offer the greatest potential for growth, especially from Asia.
VIDEO: Maui’s Lei of Aloha Delivered to Orlando
A mile long Lei of Aloha from Maui was placed at three memorial sites in Orlando, as a demonstration of good will following last week’s night club shooting.
Flowers Scattered in Honor of Orlando Shooting Victims
The Maui event included a scattering of flowers and messages from leaders in the Maui LGBT community.
Maui Vigil Honors Orlando Shooting Victims
Vigil participants on Maui will float flowers on the water in memory of each of the 50 precious humans who lost their lives in the Orlando night club massacre.
Maui Pride Hosts Vigil for Lives Lost in Orlando
The Maui Pride organization announced plans for a vigil tonight to remember the lives lost during a deadly shooting at an Orlando night club over the weekend.
Maui Gay Pride Weekend of Events
From May 31 to June 5, the non-profit organization Both Sides Now, (BSN) has created a weekend of activities for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered population on Maui.
MCMACKIN TAKES PAY CUT & SUSPENSION FOR SLUR
University of Hawaii football coach Greg McMackin will be suspended for 30 days and take a salary cut as part of the actions handed down by the University of Hawaii administration today. The actions come after McMackin used a gay slur in a WAC media briefing yesterday to describe a dance performed by the Notre […]
