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Neal Milner: Social Media, Tradwives And The Manosphere
Gender roles are a cultural issue, not just a political one. And Republicans, not Democrats are winning the culture.
Andrew Richard Hara
‘Left To Struggle’: Hawaiʻi Parents’ Long Wait For Paid Family Leave
Several bills over the years have been pared back to studies and advocates are impatient. But the state says it must get it right.
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Government Funds Hilo Shelter Without Safety Exits Or Fire Inspection
Hale Maluhia provides emergency shelter to vulnerable women but has never been inspected by county fire inspectors. Staff say the units are safe.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Gender Discrimination Complaints: These 2 UH Campuses Stand Out
A state lawmaker is calling for new Title IX training requirements for students and teachers.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
For Cynthia Thielen, Decades Of Public Service Are ‘Just The Right Thing To Do’
The former longtime legislator, attorney and community activist is still deeply involved in her community.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Former Tripler Army Doctor Charged With Secretly Filming Patients
The charges against Maj. Blaine McGraw stem from Texas cases, but at least 10 Hawaiʻi patients are also claiming misconduct.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaiʻi Patients To Join New Lawsuit Against Army Doctor Accused Of Abuse
At least 10 women who were patients of Maj. Blaine McGraw when he was a resident at Tripler Army Medical Center are lining up to sue the OB-GYN and the Army.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Trans Community Hits New Barriers To Gender-Affirming Care In Hawaiʻi
Even before President Donald Trump took office, transgender patients in Hawaiʻi were struggling to get insurance to cover some treatments. Now it’s getting worse.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Hawai‘i DOE Wants $83,000 To Provide Data On Gender Equity In Schools
DOE has recently stepped up its oversight of high school sports, but parents say they want more information on how female athletes are treated.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Federal Cuts Mean Less Help For Hawaiʻi Domestic Violence Victims
Programs providing targeted outreach to Native Hawaiian and Filipino survivors are among those facing cuts.