Civil Beat is back at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol for a discussion on the current legislative session with House Majority Leader Sean Quinlan (D), House Minority Leader Lauren Cheape Matsumoto (R), Senate Housing Committee Chair Stanley Chang (D), and Civil Beat Politics Editor Chad Blair and reporter Blaze Lovell. This event will be recorded and sent to all … Continue reading Civil Cafe: 2025 Legislative Update

Civil Beat invites the community to the Hawaii State Capitol for a discussion with leaders of the House and Senate on Wednesday, January 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a free community event that will be recorded and sent to all those who have registered. House Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura (D) and Senate President Ron Kouchi … Continue reading Civil Cafe: 2025 Legislative Preview

Civil Beat invites everyone back to the Hawaii State Capitol for Civil Cafe: 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up featuring a discussion with leaders of the House and Senate. This event will be recorded and sent to all those who have registered for the event. Rep. Greggor Ilagan, Rep. Gene Ward and Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole will join Civil Beat Politics Editor Chad Blair to discuss the … Continue reading Civil Cafe: 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up

Civil Beat invites you back to the Hawaii State Capitol for Civil Cafe: Legislative Update featuring a discussion with leaders of the House and Senate. This event will be recorded and sent to all those who have registered for the event. Rep. Diamond Garcia, Rep. Gregg Takayama and Sen. Chris Lee will join Civil Beat Politics Editor Chad Blair to discuss what's been going on … Continue reading Civil Cafe Legislative Update for 2024

Join HHHRC and Wave for Life at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol to kick off Honolulu AIDS Walk month. Wear red, make a sign, bring a friend, and a smile as we celebrate the Honolulu AIDS Walk.  Meet outside the State Capitol at 3 pm, with waving commencing at 3:30 pm and concluding around 5 pm. … Continue reading Wave for Life

This is the final installment of the Civil Cafe series covering the 2023 Hawaii State Legislature will take place in-person at the Hawaii State Capitol in room 329.  If you're not able to join, register to receive the post-event recording. This discussion will be hosted by reporters Kevin Dayton and Blaze Lovell. Panel: Representative Nadine Nakamura - House District 15, … Continue reading Civil Cafe: Legislative Wrap Up

This year Civil Beat is focusing on ethics and anti-corruption efforts in their special commentary series, "Let The Sunshine In." They've even created a Sunshine Tracker for about 200 bills aimed at holding state officials and lobbyists more accountable to the public. Join Civil Beat for an in-person discussion on Wednesday, March 8 from 10:30 a.m. - … Continue reading Civil Cafe: The Sunshine Bills

Join us at this LEADING WITH LOVE rally to support RESPECT and EQUALITY on Tuesday, February 14 at 4:30pm at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol Rotunda. Hear from faith leaders, teachers, parents, community members and legislative advocates about how we can SUPPORT THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY at the Capitol this session. Learn why it is so important … Continue reading Leading With Love Rally

The ACLU of Hawaii and Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center warmly invite you to a public gathering to honor the important role our state played in the pursuit of marriage equality for members of our LGBTQ+ community. The event will take on Monday, February 13, at 10 AM in the auditorium. 2023 marks the … Continue reading Celebrating Marriage Equality

The International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers was created to call attention to hate crimes committed against sex workers all over the globe. Inaugurated by Dr. Annie Sprinkle and started by the Sex Workers Outreach Project USA, the first annual day was in 2003 and was held as a memorial and vigil for … Continue reading Rally for The International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers