There has been no criticism 0f Obama’s quip: “I look forward to seeing you all decked out in flowered shirts and grass skirts, because today I’m announcing that we are bringing this forum to my home state of Hawai’i in 2011.” Joking about such racist stereotypes of Pacific Islanders normally would meet sharp criticism or… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2009
A Hawai’i soldier’s death in the ‘Graveyard of Empires’
A Hawai’i soldier, Jonathan P. Brostrom, died in fighting in Wanat, Afghanistan. Another casualty in the graveyard of empires. The Honlulu Advertiser published several in depth articles based on a review of Army reports on the battle and interviews with family members of the troops who died. The Army reports are posted on the… Read more »
Draft Environmental Impact Statement available for military expansion on Guam / N. Marianas
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT EIS/OEIS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS The Department of the Navy (DoN) and the Joint Guam Program Office (JGPO) announces the availability of the Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) military relocation Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS). The Draft EIS/OEIS analyzes the potential environmental… Read more »
Judge sustains Makua complaint
http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091120_Judge_sustains_Makua_complaint.html Judge sustains Makua complaint The ruling reveals doubt about whether Army environmental surveys were sufficient By Gregg K. Kakesako POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 20, 2009 A federal judge has sided with Hawaiian activists who want the Army to stop training in Makua Military Reservation, putting the military on notice that it will have… Read more »
VIDEO: Ohana Hoopakele wants puuhonua at Kulani
Watch video of the ‘Ohana Ho’opakele press conference on Hawai’i island against the closing and militarization of Kulani prison and for a pu’uhonua (place of refuge and healing). http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2009/11november/20091120kulani.htm VIDEO: Ohana Hoopakele wants puuhonua at Kulani Ohana Hoopakele holds press conference November 20, 2009 – Hilo, Hawaii VIDEO by David Corrigan As the sun sets… Read more »
Military bases factored into APEC choice
An interview with Charles E. Morrison, President of the East-West Center, which successfully bid for Hawai’i to host the 2011 APEC Summit, confirmed that the military presence was a significant factor in the decision to select Hawai’i. We can expect to see intensified militarization of Honolulu in preparation for the summit. When the Asian Development… Read more »
Superferry may rise from the dead
While the Hawaii Superferry corporation is bankrupt, the Superferry concept itself may not be completely dead: “We recognize the value that the ferries can provide Hawaii and are willing to work with transportation planners, providers and officials to advance proposals to use them in regular service” in Hawaii, the Maritime Administration official said. Maka’ala. >><<… Read more »
Lithuania investigates facility that may have been CIA ‘black site’
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/18/AR2009111803994_pf.html Lithuania investigates facility that may have been CIA ‘black site’ Townspeople tell of secretive Americans at mysterious building By Craig Whitlock Thursday, November 19, 2009 ANTAVILIAI, LITHUANIA — Residents of this village were mystified five years ago when tight-lipped American construction workers suddenly appeared at a mothballed riding stable here and built a large,… Read more »
Nominations sought for workshop on Pihemanu Kauihelelani (Midway Atoll)
Pihemanu Kauihelelani (Midway Atoll) is one of the oldest kupuna (elder) islands of the Hawaiian archipelago and was one of first places visited by Pele (goddess of the volcano) and her family on her epic journey to her present home in Hawai’i island. Pihemanu Kauihelelani is also one of the last places traveled by the spirits… Read more »
LIVING ALONG THE FENCELINE: Women Resisting Militarism and Creating a Culture of Life
Click here to download the flyer Film Preview event & poetry + performances from inspiring local women LIVING ALONG THE FENCELINE Women Resisting Militarism and Creating a Culture of Life Friday, Dec 4, 6:30 pm Harris United Methodist Church, Miyama Hall Corner of Nuuanu Ave. & Vineyard Blvd. Honolulu Suggested donation: $5–$10 No one turned… Read more »
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