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April 2008 Blog Posts (63)

STEALING YOUR FUTURE ON "VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE"

Mahalo nui loa to all who took time over the past few weeks to protest wrongdoings of both the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Superferry.

You told us you contacted the legislature to express your outrage and it’s paid off big time.

Auditor Marion Higa released a report on Thursday saying the state may have compromised its environmental policy under pressure from Hawai`i Superferry executives concerned about financing for the interisland ferry project.

The… Continue

Added by Free Hawai`i on April 20, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

Charter Schools Challenge State Law Makers to Prioritize Education

Aloha Kākou,

On Tuesday, April 15, 2008 charter schools organized at the State Capitol to make a stand for the future of Hawaii by asking the legislature to prioritize education in our state. As usual, charter schools are fighting for funding and for the right to be on equal footing funding wise with regular D.O.E. schools. With charter school enrollment expected to increase across the state next year, the state currently has budgeted money for charter schools that would lower the… Continue

Added by Mahealani on April 19, 2008 at 10:16pm — No Comments

My 1st CD, "Who I Am", now available for download on iTunes!!!

It will be a few more weeks until the cd is search-able, BUT, it is, non the less, there on iTunes. Just type "Mana Kaleilani Caceres" in the search bar and there you go! Mahalo for the support and i hope you enjoy the music. Much love and Akua bless.

Mana

Added by Mana Kaleilani Caceres on April 18, 2008 at 9:33pm — No Comments

OPEN LETTER TO THE US LEFT FROM THE HAWAIIAN SOVEREIGNTY MOVEMENT

The confluence of two forces, a massive military expansion in Hawai`i and Congressional legislation that will stymie the Kanaka Maoli [Native Hawaiian] sovereignty movement, will expand and consolidate the use of Hawai`i for US empire.

We are calling on the US left to join our movement opposing these threats and to add our quest for independence as a plank of the broad US left strategy for a nonimperialist America.

If you support peace and justice for the United States and… Continue

Added by Free Hawai`i on April 18, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

SHOP IS OPEN FOLKS

Hey folks I haven't done much art of late, as it has come to my obvious attention that i need glasses - hahahaha! Glasses are being made as i type! But for now my shop is up and running here >>>”SUNSETSHOP“< theres a little tweaking needed here and there but overall is rock solid and working. linked up to redbubble and easy to navigate, I hope you dig what is available so far as there is much more to… Continue

Added by Michael Lothian on April 18, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Hanohano Wailea i Kaʻu ʻIke

Hanohano Wailea

na Kīhei de Silva.

I composed "Hanohano Wailea" in 1984 after a walk to the beach. I went there to cool off after a day of yard work, but I came home quickly, far from cooled-off, with a mele stewing in my head. I’ve said elsewhere that I was inspired by the beauty of what I saw, but I was, in fact, aggravated by the palaualelo of what I’d heard. I wrote "Hanohano Wailea" in response to a self-styled keiki o ka ‘āina who had been giving his house guests a… Continue

Added by Kihei de Silva on April 18, 2008 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

TRUTH COMES OUT - SUPERFERRY CHEATS BY FORCING ENVIRONMENTAL EXEMPTION

Honolulu Star-Bulletin Thursday, April 17, 2008

Hawaii's government caved in to pressure from the Hawai`i Superferry, allowing it to bypass an environmental review by the state, according to an audit to be released today.

The report finds that the Department of Transportation exempted the Superferry from an environmental study after the interisland ship threatened not to come to Hawai`i unless it was given the go-ahead by June 30, 2005.

"In the end, the state… Continue

Added by Free Hawai`i on April 17, 2008 at 8:05pm — No Comments

WATCH YOUR FAVORITE "VOICES OF TRUTH" SHOWS ONLINE!

Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future Now On The Web

That's right!

You can now watch Voices Of Truth - One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future whether you live in Hawai`i or not.

Simply visit VoicesOfTruthTV.com

There you’ll find over forty of our most popular episodes.

From our three-part… Continue

Added by Free Hawai`i on April 16, 2008 at 8:22pm — No Comments

Toxic Smells in Kekaha?

We received the email below from Kekaha, and wanted to post to see if anyone else has experienced this, or knows anything more about what's going on. If you have information, please email kahea-alliance@hawaii.rr.com or call KAHEA toll-free at 888-526-6288:

Today around 1030 a.m., I came home to my house in Kekaha and was overwhelmed with a strong chemical smell in the air. I usually leave my windows open to have the fresh air blow through, but as I entered my home, the smell… Continue

Added by KAHEA on April 16, 2008 at 10:29am — 1 Comment

FREE HAWAI`I TV - "WHAT WILL YOU BE LEFT WITH?"

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FREE HAWAI`I TV

THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK

"WHAT WILL YOU BE LEFT WITH?"

Who Will Get Rich Under OHA's Limited Liability Corp. Scheme?

And Who Will Be Left Holding The Bag?

Watch & Find… Continue

Added by Free Hawai`i on April 15, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

WHAT DOES THE U.S. NATIONAL MEDIA SAY ABOUT A FREE HAWAI`I?

WHAT DOES THE NATIONAL MEDIA SAY ABOUT A FREE HAWAI`I?

To Find Out What The Nation Says, Click Here

Added by Free Hawai`i on April 14, 2008 at 9:18pm — No Comments

WHY IS THE AKAKA BILL BAD FOR HAWAI`I?

NOW! A BRAND NEW WEBSITE ABOUT THE AKAKA BILL!

StopAkakaBill.com

Find Out Why The Akaka Bill Is So Dangerous

Discover What Will Happen Should Federal Recognition Ever Become Law

Learn What You Can Do To Help Stop The Akaka Bill!

StopAkakaBill.com

Check It Out!

Added by Free Hawai`i on April 13, 2008 at 6:54pm — No Comments

YOU'RE BEING IGNORED ON "VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE"

The shenanigans over the ceded lands settlement between the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and House leadership in the Hawai`i legislature continue unabated.

Even though you’ve made it very clear you don’t want a ceded lands settlement, OHA and House majority leader Kirk Caldwell continue to thumb their noses, ignore the people’s will and attempt to work a back door deal.

Let’s be clear - this is not representative government in action.

It’s yet… Continue

Added by Free Hawai`i on April 13, 2008 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

Conflicts of conference

From the Hawaii Standard:

Joan Conrow posted some thoughts yesterday on some possible back room politics within the State House of Representatives to bring the OHA settlement bill back to life. Conrow cites an email circulated by Andre Perez. [Full disclosure: Andre is a colleague and… Continue

Added by Ikaika Hussey on April 12, 2008 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

BULLETIN! - BACK DOOR DEALING CONTINUES WITH CEDED LANDS BILL

Your Help Needed Now To Defeat This Bill

Private dealing continues between the Office Of Hawaiian Affairs and the Hawai`i legislature on the ceded lands bill.

Despite overwhelming constituent outcry against it and the senate killing the bill, representative Kirk Caldwell and OHA are busy manufacturing support and calling for a conference to discuss the bill, HB1201.

Here are conference members -

Senator Kokubun… Continue

Added by Free Hawai`i on April 11, 2008 at 8:56pm — No Comments

Letter to BLNR Re: Mauna Kea Management Plan

April 10, 2008

Ms Laura Thielen, Chairperson

Members

Board of Land and Natural Resources

1151 Punchbowl St.

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Dear Ms Thielen and BLNR Members:

Re: Proposed Mauna Kea Management Plan

April 11, 2008 Hearing and Comments

Aloha,

Thank you for taking up and considering the important matter of the management of Mauna Kea.

The Mauna Kea Anaina Hou, the Sierra Club (Hawaii Island… Continue

Added by ku ching on April 11, 2008 at 12:25am — 3 Comments

CURIOUS ABOUT HOW HAWAI`I SUPPOSEDLY BECAME A US STATE?

The United States acquired Hawai`i through force.

Queen Lili`uokalani, Hawai`i's last Queen, was deposed on Jan. 17, 1893, by a group of American businessmen supported by the United States Navy and Marine Corps and diplomatic representatives.

Sovereignty of Hawai`i was allegedly transferred to the U.S. on Aug. 12, 1898 during ceremonies at `Iolani Palace in Honolulu, on the island of O`ahu.

Hawai`i allegedly became a U.S. territory in 1900.

On Nov.… Continue

Added by Free Hawai`i on April 10, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments

US progressive magazine publishes open letter from sovereignty movement

Aloha aina kakou:

The following piece ran in The Nation, the oldest US magazine and a pillar of the US progressive movement. It's part of a special issue The Nation is publishing about Hawaii. I haven't seen it in print yet, but hope to in the next couple of days. (Apparently The Nation opposed the US annexation of Hawaii in 1898.)

Hawaii Needs… Continue

Added by Ikaika Hussey on April 10, 2008 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

Anakē Nona Beamer

I Pepeluali 2008 ua noho au me anake Nona ma, o kona ohana no ho'i, Keola me kona wahine nani o Moana, Kaliko, ko anake Nona keikikane hanai no ia, a me na mea e a'e, no ko lakou "Aloha Music Camp" ma Kaupoa, Molokai Komohana, i kahakai. Aue, ka lealea o ia nohona! A laila nee mai keia nuhou kaumaha loa o ka hala o anake i keia au, e komo i ke au aumakua. Aloha wale!

In February 2008 I stayed with aunty Nona, and her family, Keola and… Continue

Added by ʻOhukaniʻōhiʻa on April 10, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

School is coming to a close

And as I begin a new part of my life, having opened up more time for my studies and my ventures into my cultural heritage, and practicing the reality of modern-day Hawaiian-ness, I hope that I am able to keep up with all the changes occurring.

Some things going on:

+ ~~E puka ana ma Pa Ku'i A Lua~~

+ ~~Composite makau for an upcoming function, made from bone and old kiawe (donated by 'Olohe Kahakauila)~~

+ ~~Replica rei puta from beef bone, about 6 inches…~~ Continue

Added by Kapalikuokalani Maile on April 10, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments