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H.O.K.U. PAC condemns outside political influence in Hawaiʻi’s local elections

The Haʻaheo ʻOhana Kaulike Ui Political Action Committee, also known as the H.O.K.U. PAC, has strongly condemned the growing influence of out-of-state organizations and Super PACs attempting to shape the outcome of Hawaiʻi’s local elections.

ACLU announces campaign for immigration justice ahead of Hawaiʻi legislative session

The nonprofit and its partners laid out a legislative campaign for immigrant justice to advance policies that protect the dignity, safety, and constitutional rights of all Hawaiʻi residents regardless of immigration status.

Hirono reintroduces bill to strengthen access to sexual health resources, education

US Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Cory Booker have reintroduced the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act, aiming to improve access to sex education and sexual health services for young adults.

Māhū Magic celebrates diversity at Native Hawaiian convention

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is hosting Māhū Magic, a professional drag show, during its Inaugural Western Regional Native Hawaiian Convention in Las Vegas.

Boys’ love film written by Maui author selected for L.A. Asian Pacific Film Festival

Hawaiʻi’s first boys’ love drama, “My Partner,” written by Maui’s Lance D. Collins, takes audiences on an emotional journey of self-awakening and cultural discovery.

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.