Jon Letman
Preserving Hawaii鈥檚 Biodiversity Is Up To Us
The recent delisting of 23 native species in our islands is just the tip of the iceberg.
Young Marshallese Advocate For Nuclear Justice
Besides trying to right past wrongs, these young people are using the legacy of nuclear testing to embrace their culture and educate others.
The Time For RIMPAC Training In Hawaii Is Over
Instead, these militaries could shore up hospitals, testing centers and morgues that are being pushed to the breaking point.
Trip To Iran Triggers Thoughts Of Hawaii鈥檚 Role In War
From Pohakuloa to Kahoolawe to RIMPAC, the defense industry is regrettably central to the state’s economy.
Kauai Plays A Growing Role Testing Technology For Tomorrow’s Nuclear Weapons
With little fanfare, experimental missiles are being launched at the Kauai Test Facility to聽test technologies being considered for future weapons programs.
The Peace Boat In Hawaii: ‘We Absolutely Must Not Wage War’
Survivors of the atomic bomb dropped on Japan during World War II visited Pearl Harbor and spoke at the University of Hawaii.
Military’s Live-Fire Training Ignites Resistance From Some Big Island Neighbors
Pohakuloa Training Area, an Army-controlled site the size of Guam, is the largest U.S. military training ground in the Pacific.
The Untimely Death Of A Marshall Islands Visionary
Author Jon Letman sat down with Mattlan Zackhras last year for a wide-ranging conversation on his vision and hope for the tiny island nation.
A Different Kind Of Sickness 聽聽聽
The U.S. Senate vote on health care brings to mind the failure聽to recognize the harmful effects of militarism.