#Civil Rights
Hirono-led resolution defends DEIA amid GOP ‘attacks’
US Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi led all Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and several other colleagues in introducing a resolution reaffirming diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) as fundamental American values.
Hawaiʻi leaders reflect on vision of peace and non-violence in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Fresh lei and flowers draped the Stone of Hope Monument fronting the Kalana O Maui building today as Maui reflects on the vision of Martin Luther King Jr. Today is a holiday, honoring the civil rights leader, who fought against inequality, seeking justice for all.
Former Honolulu prosecuting attorney indicted in bribery scheme with businessman
In a federal indictment unsealed today, former Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Keith Kaneshiro and Honolulu businessman Dennis Mitsunaga are charged with participating in a bribery scheme.
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.
ACLU on Maui for Civil Rights Discussion, Jan. 19
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i will be on Maui for a civil rights discussion Thursday, Jan. 19, at UHMC. The public program starts at 5:30 p.m.
Hirono Issues Remarks on Equal Pay Day
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono issued a public statement today in honor of Equal Pay Day.
Committee on the Status of Women Launches Survey
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Committee on the Status of Women has launched a survey to gauge the status of women in Maui County.
VIDEO: Joe Bertram III, State House Dist 11, Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com
Joe Bertram III, 2010 candidate for State House District 11, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Joe Bertram III. I’m running for Kihei, which is District 11 in South Maui–Kihei, Wailea, Makena. I’m running for re-election. I’m really hoping to focus on a couple of things this next session. One of course, is still continuing to support […]
VIDEO: Joe Souki Dist 8 House Candidate Profile, Decision 2010 MauiNOW.com
Joe Souki, 2010 candidate for State House District 8, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Joseph Souki. I am currently an incumbent member of the House, 8th District. I am from District 8 all the way from Kahakuloa to Waikapu. This past year, I’ve been part of the leadership and the chairman of the Transportation Committee. I […]
Lambda Legal and ACLU ready lawsuit following veto of HB 444
Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai`i (ACLU) today expressed disappointment in Governor Linda Lingle’s decision today to veto House Bill 444 that would have given same sex couples similar legal responsibilities as legally married heterosexual couples. The two groups readied a lawsuit after the House tabled the Civil Unions bill in […]
