This article in the NY Times discusses the environmental clean up issues facing the U.S. military as it begins to close bases in Iraq. The agreement between the U.S. and Iraq says that “Both parties shall implement this Agreement in a manner consistent with protecting the natural environment and human health and safety.” If history… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2010
Art & Poetry Exhibit commemorating the overthrow of Queen Lili’uokalani
ONIPA’A Aloha ‘Aina, Malama ‘Aina Art & Poetry Exhibit January 14 to February 14, 2010 Samuel Manaiakalani Kamakau Room Hawaii State Library Downtown Honolulu, diamond head side of ‘Iolani Palace Opening & Award Ceremony Saturday, January 16, 2010, 1-4pm Courtyard Area, Hawaii State Library Join Master of ceremonies Palani Vaughn, keynote speaker Haunani Kay Trask,… Read more »
Depleted Uranium: Residents accuse Army of covering up contamination
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/articles/2010/01/14/local/local02.txt Residents accuse Army of covering up contamination DEPLETED URANIUM: ‘The burden should be on the Army’ By NANCY COOK LAUER WES T HAWAII TODAY ncook-lauer@westhawaiitoday.com HILO — Four Hawaii residents charged the U.S. Army with trying to cover up its discovery of depleted uranium and then taking a cavalier attitude about cleaning it up… Read more »
AP: Clinton was met by protesters
The AP reported: Speaking on a hillside terrace at the East-West Center on the campus of the University of Hawaii, Clinton was met upon arrival by a few dozen protesters lining the street and shouting “End the wars!” and hoisting signs demanding that the U.S. withdraw its military forces from Okinawa. None attended the speech…. Read more »
Why are Inouye and Cochran discussing the Futenma base with the Japanese government?
Senators Inouye and Cochran are visiting Japan to try to convince the Japanese government to accept the relocation of Futenma air station within Okinawa. The combination is interesting. Inouye is the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Cochran a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. Cochran and Inouye are both staunch supporters of missile… Read more »
“Once you take our lands away, we lose it forever”
The website We Are Guahan has been posting selected testimonies from the ongoing hearings on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the military buildup. There have been powerful statements that the world and U.S. leaders need to hear. DMZ-Hawai’i / Aloha ‘Aina will be reposting some of these testimonies. Here is a testimony submitted by… Read more »
Clinton: APEC meeting is a chance for Hawai’i to showcase its ‘diversity’
“Diversity”! I guess that’s our cue to bust out the flower shirts and grass skirts. Cliches like “aloha spirit” and “diversity” have been so overused and abused by powerful interests in Hawai’i that they have lost their meaning, become empty, irritating and even dangerous ideas, weapons to be used against the rebellious. When Native Hawaiians… Read more »
Kauanui: Understanding both versions of the Akaka bill
Understanding both versions of the Akaka bill By J. Kēhaulani Kauanui When the U.S. Congress resumes business later this month, the “Akaka bill” will be back on the table in both the House and the Senate. This controversial proposal, officially named The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, was first introduced by U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka… Read more »
“New Architecture” in the Asia-Pacific or just more hegemony?
Terri Keko’olani, AFSC Hawai’i and DMZ-Hawai’i / Aloha ‘Aina. Photo: Eri Oura Below is another story from the KITV newscast about Sec. of State Clinton’s speech yesterday at the East West Center. Footage on the 10:00 pm news included the demonstration by AFSC Hawai’i, DMZ-Hawai’i / Aloha ‘Aina, Gaza Freedom March, World Can’t Wait and… Read more »
Albertini: Opening Statement before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Atomic Safety & Licensing Board
Opening Statement before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Atomic Safety & Licensing Board by Jim Albertini Docket #40-9083 University of Hawaii, Hilo Campus Library Building, Videoconference Room LRC 361 Administrative Judges for Oral Arguments: E. Roy Hawkens, Chairman, Dr. Anthony J. Baratta, Dr. Michael F. Kennedy January 13, 2010 Aloha Kakou –A warm greeting to you all… Read more »
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