From The Hawaii Tribune-Herald:

Hilo High School has cancelled a presentation by anti-war activist Jim Albertini following objections raised by the school librarian, parents and others.

Social studies teacher Joseph Watts had invited Albertini, who runs the Malu ‘Aina Center for Non-violent Education and Action in Kurtistown, to speak to several classes on March 6 and 8.

His presentation on participatory democracy, which he acknowledged was to include criticism of U.S. military policy, was to be held in the school library.

Librarian Amy Okuyama, whose son serves in the military, objected to the presentation, which she said would be one-sided, in a Feb. 15 email to Watts. Read the full story.

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—Chad Blair