Special Report

Making Waves

Victor Geminiani Takes on One Social Cause After Another PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Victor Geminiani Takes on One Social Cause After Another

Two decades ago, a career that started with the civil rights movement led him to Oahu, where he directs the Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice.
Making Waves: Danielle Conway — Not One of the Good Old Boys

Making Waves: Danielle Conway — Not One of the Good Old Boys

University of Hawaii professor explains how procurement law can be a cool tool to bring about change in a community.
Making Waves: Tommy Russo Is ‘Fighting for Change’ on Maui Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat

Making Waves: Tommy Russo Is ‘Fighting for Change’ on Maui

Maui Time publisher and small businessman "nudges" things in a better direction.
Making Waves: Corey Rosenlee Is Shaking Up Hawaii Education

Making Waves: Corey Rosenlee Is Shaking Up Hawaii Education

A grassroots movement wants better teacher wages and classrooms from the state — in the name of the keiki.
Making Waves: Kelii Akina and The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii

Making Waves: Kelii Akina and The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii

Think tank's new leader already casting critical eye toward the Jones Act and the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission.