Nicholas Chagnon

Oahu Doesn’t Need Another New Jail Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Oahu Doesn’t Need Another New Jail

It won’t mitigate the harm and violence of the current system in ways supporters of the idea claim.

Consider The Unintended Consequences Of Pandemic Mandates Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Consider The Unintended Consequences Of Pandemic Mandates

Be mindful of the implications of broad, sweeping state action. The lessons of history are clear.
A Catastrophe Is Growing At Oahu’s Jail Cory Lum/Civil Beat

A Catastrophe Is Growing At Oahu’s Jail

Longstanding problems with overcrowding have now helped make OCCC the most dangerous place in Hawaii.

Let’s All Pitch In To A New Community Bail Fund Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Let’s All Pitch In To A New Community Bail Fund

Legislators passed some reform measures this session, but poor defendants are still discriminated against. A new nonprofit effort will help.
Honolulu Police Are Using Lethal Force Far Too Often Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Honolulu Police Are Using Lethal Force Far Too Often

A high percentage of officer-involved shootings by the Honolulu Police Department involve circumstances that pose little threat to cops.
Sense And Nonsense About Sex Offender Registries Screenshot: Hawaii News Now

Sense And Nonsense About Sex Offender Registries

The most common misconception is that everyone on the list is a predator who poses a substantial risk to strangers.
Regressive Policies And Deplorable Ethics: Jeff Sessions Must Go Flickr: Gage Skidmore

Regressive Policies And Deplorable Ethics: Jeff Sessions Must Go

The attorney general has proven himself to be unqualified to direct the efforts of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Inaugurating Resistance: A Call to Action Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Inaugurating Resistance: A Call to Action

Many of us were simply despondent after the election, but we’re mobilizing now.