Women's Issues

Neal Milner: Social Media, Tradwives And The Manosphere Getty Images/iStockphoto

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.

‘Left To Struggle’: Hawaiʻi Parents’ Long Wait For Paid Family Leave 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.

Government Funds Hilo Shelter Without Safety Exits Or Fire Inspection Provided: Kiona Boyd/2026

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.

Gender Discrimination Complaints: These 2 UH Campuses Stand Out 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.

For Cynthia Thielen, Decades Of Public Service Are ‘Just The Right Thing To Do’ 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.

Former Tripler Army Doctor Charged With Secretly Filming Patients 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.

Hawaiʻi Patients To Join New Lawsuit Against Army Doctor Accused Of Abuse 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.

Trans Community Hits New Barriers To Gender-Affirming Care In Hawaiʻi 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.

Hawai‘i DOE Wants $83,000 To Provide Data On Gender Equity In Schools 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.

Federal Cuts Mean Less Help For Hawaiʻi Domestic Violence Victims 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.