
House Leaders Ignored The Needs Of Hawaii鈥檚 Workers
They killed bills to raise the state minimum wage and to help the unemployed.

Sun Protection Is An Important Public Health Issue
Banning sunscreen ingredients means creating a greater risk of skin cancer.

When It Comes To Gun Control, The US Can Learn From Other Nations
Australia, South Korea and Japan show that real progress can be made to reduce mass shootings.

REITs Occupy A Valuable Place In Hawaii鈥檚 Economy
But there is a lot of misinformation being spread around about what exactly the real estate investment trusts do — or should do.

Hawaii Shouldn鈥檛 Wait To Ban Harmful Chemical Sunscreens
House leaders need to hear Senate Bill 132, which would prohibit sales of avobenzone and octocrylene.

House Leadership Bails Out Businesses But Bails On Worker Relief
Unemployment insurance benefits should be exempt from Hawaii income tax, but a Senate bill calling for that has unfortunately stalled.

Where The Roots Of Asian American Hate Crimes Lie
By pulling back the veil from a recent spike in attacks, we can find solutions beyond solidarity.

Ending The Stereotypes Of Oahu’s Westside
The media promotes these injustices within their targeted historical reporting that predominately perpetuates the Westside narrative as the “bad side.”

The Early Childhood Community Emerges Ready to Lead
As we look toward an expanded future for early learning opportunities, let鈥檚 lean on the people who have been leading the entire time.

Operators Of Oahu Farmers Markets Should Accept SNAP Payments
The extra income can help pay employees, buy seeds and fertilizer and pay for other expenses that enrich the struggling Hawaii economy.