http://www.bigislandchronicle.com/?p=8314 ‘The Answer My Friend Is Blowing In The Wind’; Depleted Uranium At Pohakuloa And How The U.S. Military Seeks To Further Contaminate The Island 27 Aug 2009 By Megan Magdalene A meeting with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in Kona last night, Aug. 26, 2009, brought out concerned citizens who testified before the Commission…. Read more »
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Hilo protest against statehood
Hawaii Tribune Herald reports on protests in Hilo against statehood. Uncle Sam Kaleleiki is quoted: Sam Kaleleiki, 73, represents Puna in the House of Representatives of the Reinstated Lawful Hawaiian Government. He’s a big, outspoken man, with the commanding presence of a retired sergeant major in the U.S. Marine Corps. When he speaks, he repeats… Read more »
More coverage of the Hawaiian Independence demonstration
Honolulu Star Bullein: Protesters decry overthrow of kingdom By Kaylee Noborikawa Aug 22, 2009 Amid a quiet celebration of the state’s 50th anniversary, loud outbursts from more than 200 protesters reminded passers-by of the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom in 1893. Protesters gathered at Ala Moana Beach Park at 10 a.m. yesterday and marched… Read more »
Chanters honor the Queen, lament statehood
Chanters at palace lament statehood By Rob Shikina POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 22, 2009 Momi Kamahele chanting to honor Queen Lili’uokalani at the ‘Iolani Palace. Photo: Floyd Morris, Honolulu Star Bulletin (Momi is a kumu hula and a leader in the movement to protect Makua valley.) Thirteen chanters performed about an hour of Hawaiian… Read more »
Hawaiians protest statehood and push for freedom
See the video at the KHNL website: http://www.khnl.com/global/story.asp?s=10973362 Hawaiians protest statehood and push for freedom Posted: Aug 21, 2009 HONOLULU (KHNL) – Statehood united Hawaii with the rest of the country. But it has also divided many of our island residents for five decades. Many Hawaiians did not want to become a part of the… Read more »
Native Hawaiian protesters end march, burn 50th star on U.S. flag in protest
Joan Conrow had a great post on the counter-statehood demonstrations today. Here’s the article from the Honolulu Advertiser: August 21, 2009 Native Hawaiian protesters end march, burn 50th star on U.S. flag in protest The protesters joining in on the Native Hawaiian rally swelled to more than 300 people when they reached the Convention Center… Read more »
Marchers take to the streets to protest ‘Fake Statehood’ and demand independence
Photo: Kyle Kajihiro Photo: Kyle Kajihiro Today, the 50th anniversary of Hawai’i’s ‘admission’ to the United States was marked by protests on nearly every island and several cities around the world. In Honolulu, around 400 people marched from Ala Moana Park to the Convention Center, where the “official” statehood commemoration conference was taking place. Although… Read more »
Protests to mark 50th anniversary of Hawai’i statehood
Updated at 8:59 a.m., Thursday, August 20, 2009 Protests planned when Hawaii marks 50th anniversary with festivities By MARK NIESSE Associated Press HONOLULU – Protesters will march the streets and Hawaiian chants will echo from the sprawling lawn of Iolani Palace on Hawaii’s 50th anniversary of statehood, as high-minded panelists ponder the Islands’ future at… Read more »
New Informational Website on U.S. Military Violence Against Women
Announcing A New Informational Website on U.S. Military Violence Against Women http://www.usmvaw.com Providing information, analysis, and news about the history of U.S. military violence against girls and women in Okinawa and Japan, and in numerous other locations around the world. Other related concerns include: * Sexual assault and violence against women within the U.S. armed… Read more »
Statehood Countdown
Check out the “Statehood Countdown” at StatehoodHawaii.org. Arnie Saiki has dug up interesting historical documents about the discussions and politics of Hawai’i being designated a state of the U.S. The countdown begins with the August 1st, 2009 post and continues for 21 days. Anti-communism was one of the big factors shaping U.S. policies regarding Hawai’i… Read more »
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