Not a Thimble of HONOR in the Female Managers at Hawaiian Electric

I grew up in the 1960s. Distinguished SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was beginning her march for women as an attorney founding the ACLU Women's Rights Project. Nancy Sinatra's boots were walking all over men. And the two most important women in my life, my mother and grandmother, demanded I live a life respecting and … Continue reading Not a Thimble of HONOR in the Female Managers at Hawaiian Electric →

Attorney Megan Kau REVEALS the Racism in Hawai’i

Attorney Megan Kau CELEBRATED today the Hawai'i Circuit Court denying WIDOW Lindsay Myeni's wrongful death lawsuit in the HPD shooting of her husband, Black male, Lindani Sanele Myeni. On social media, Megan wrote, "Justice has prevailed." UPDATE 8.1.25: Comments posted to KHON2 News's Post Anita Diaz: Black or Brown woman, and two others, understood the … Continue reading Attorney Megan Kau REVEALS the Racism in Hawai’i →

Kokua Scott Goold Medical Cannabis Anti-Discrimination Act in Hawaii

Moana says: Please KOKUA Scott Goold Anti-Discrimination Act. HB 325 HD1 harms workers; doesn't protect employers or make workplaces more safe. Current §329 laws do not fully protect medical cannabis patients in the workplace. UPDATE 6.18.25: Goold Certifies in Medical Cannabis ExcellenceScott Goold enrolled in the on-demand Hawai'i Medical Cannabis CME/CE Course Bundle developed for the Hawai‘i Department of … Continue reading Kokua Scott Goold Medical Cannabis Anti-Discrimination Act in Hawaii →

Jesus Will Not SAVE Management at Hawaiian Electric

'Tis the season, and the reason for the season for many around the world is memory of the birth of Jesus, The Christ. Jesus sought justice, peace and love for all of us. Millions instead rush to malls and specialty shops for gifts, big screen TVs and sweets. Jesus commanded to LOVE ONE ANOTHER ... … Continue reading Jesus Will Not SAVE Management at Hawaiian Electric →

Asian Stigma Is Killing People in Hawai’i

RE: The Big Island Is Confronting A Big Problem With Fentanyl Aloha e Paula Dobbyn ~ Mahalo for your informative and educational article. I’m certified to administer NARCAN and counsel people considering opioid use or suffering addiction. According to CDC figures, one person dies of a drug overdose every 11 days on Big Island. Paula Dobbyn … Continue reading Asian Stigma Is Killing People in Hawai’i →

All I Want for Christmas is Privileged Asians to End Their Cruelty in Hawai’i

As most of the mainland U.S. battles the brutal cold of a deep polar plunge, we've returned to enjoying beautiful tropical weather. Our keiki (kids) are waiting with excitement for Santa to paddle up in his canoe with presents for all. Like many places around the world during the holiday season, there is an abundant … Continue reading All I Want for Christmas is Privileged Asians to End Their Cruelty in Hawai’i →

Suicide or Stick Around? Holidays Are Rough

A lifelong friend posted today about suicide (attached below): “In my darkest moments, I thought about taking my life. I never actually tried. I just thought about it. I contemplated what would be the easiest way to go -- physically for me and emotionally for everyone around me." Can relate. I thought about it. All … Continue reading Suicide or Stick Around? Holidays Are Rough →

Hawaiian Electric Continues Criminal Justice Atrocities

On January 17, 1893, the Hawai'i kingdom was overthrown when a group of businessmen formed the 13-member Committee of Safety and forced Queen Lili'uokalani to abdicate her throne. Three of Hawaiian Electric's five executives, President William W. Hall, Treasurer Jonathan Austin and Thomas May, directed the Committee that committed the atrocity. A hundred years later, the … Continue reading Hawaiian Electric Continues Criminal Justice Atrocities →

Hawaiian Electric CEO Connie Lau Supports Criminal Activity

Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty today to three criminal charges, formally taking responsibility for its role in an opioid epidemic that has contributed to nearly 500,000 American deaths. We have crushed our local and national economy to battle the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (red bar below), which has led to over 250,000+ deaths. Yet the current death toll … Continue reading Hawaiian Electric CEO Connie Lau Supports Criminal Activity →

Do Not Come to Hawaii If You Are Black

Cooking at complex community grills about a month ago when a Black couple walked up to the unit next to me. We exchanged a polite hello and continued with food preparations. After a few minutes, the male, Mr. M, offered me a cigar. Not a smoker so I politely declined. He and his partner, Ms. … Continue reading Do Not Come to Hawaii If You Are Black →