Each generation is defined by experiences and culture that are simply not shared by the generations that come before or after. It’s our job to seek some common ground.
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: Samoa Measles Outbreak Highlights Dangers Of Anti-Vax Movement
Dozens of people are dead, including many children, of a disease that is easily preventable with vaccinations.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Gems Of Local Culture Make Hawaii Unique
We need to make it a point to support small businesses that are in danger of dying.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Let’s Help Waianae ‘Houseless’ Help Themselves
The homeless encampment at Waianae Boat Harbor has a plan to build a permanent community and they deserve support from the more fortunate.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Restoring Hawaiian Cultural Rights At Kawainui Marsh
Native Hawaiians, not environmentalists, should be the ones making decisions on how a sacred area like the marsh should be managed.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Communities Need A Real Voice On Big Projects
Projects may check all the required boxes and still fall short of addressing community concerns.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Time To Turn Marching Into Voting
A strong election turnout would make Hawaiians, some of whom now abstain from voting, a more powerful political force than they have been in decades.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Hawaii’s ‘No Make Waves’ Culture Is Fading
Simmering below the surface in what’s sometimes called the “happiest state in America” is a feeling that government no longer listens to the people.
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Trisha Kehaulani Watson: Bracing For The Fiercer Storms To Come
There are growing concerns about how climate change is impacting Hawaii’s ability to withstand hurricanes and other severe weather.