Social media is bolstering political activism and allowing Native Hawaiians to control their own narrative.
Trisha Kehaulani Watson
Trisha Kehaulani Watson is a Kaimuki resident, small business owner, and bibliophile. She holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Hawaii and J.D. from the William S. Richardson School of Law. She writes about environmental issues, cultural resource management, and the intersection between culture and politics. Opinions are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat's views. You can follow or contact her on Twitter at @hehawaiiau.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: The Stakes Are High For Hawaiians To Get Out The Vote
Hawaiians should organize a mass voting effort by using the same social media networks that made movements over the past year so powerful.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Civic Consciousness Is A Grind
State lawmakers shouldn’t create a special commission to resolve Native Hawaiian issues if it’s just a poorly veiled cover for finding a solution for Mauna Kea.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: AG Steering Hawaii In Wrong Direction With TMT
The state Attorney General’s latest action to subpoena a nonprofit’s bank records borders on a dangerous abuse of power.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Hawaiians Ready To Descend On Capitol
Thousands are expected to rally for the Legislature’s opening day with a strong push to get out the vote.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Hawaii Should Learn From Australia’s Wildfires
With climate change exacerbating wildfires in the islands, we need to come together as a community and take action now.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: No Reason For A Mauna Kea Showdown
The Thursday deadline set by law enforcement for protesters to leave the mountain or get arrested is unnecessary — and counterproductive.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Crime, Violence And Fear Undermine Our Island’s Resiliency
This crime wave is not just a violation of law in the western sense, but a violation of the very tenets of Hawaii’s culture and community.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Hawaii Needs To Get Better At Resolving ‘Wicked’ Problems
Rather than celebrating a ban on single-use plastic containers, environmentalists should step up to help small businesses affected by the new regulations.