Aloha Reader, Mahalo nui to all who joined the talk story at the Salt Farm Saturday. Papahānaumokuākea is a great positive story of science, culture and government working together successfully over decades. Did you know six U.S. presidents have protected it? Theodore Roosevelt started it in 1905 - learn more here. Unfortunately the Trump administration continues its attacks on our protected national lands and waters—including Papahānaumokuākea, opening them to resource extraction for private...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Aloha Reader, Mahalo nui to all who joined our Protect the Vote! rally on Friday. We need to remember the history of the voting rights struggle at a time when the regime is trying to strip them away. Whatever we need to do in 2026 is peanuts compared to the years of sacrifices and the lives given to guarantee the freedom to vote for all Americans as an unalienable right. In this issue: Mahalo for joining Protect the Vote! Why this election calls for a Blue Wave Postcarding at Gypsea Gelato -...
14 days ago • 4 min read
Aloha Reader, It's been a hard couple of weeks. Between the storms and the suffering of our neighbors in Kaʻu, we could all use a reason to see each other's smiling faces. Kona folks love a good protest, so this Friday, we're doing another on-the-street event - we'd love a big turnout. In this publication: Friday: Join us to defend the vote The mail-voting fight, explained Confusion is the point Can't make Friday? Here's how else to plug in this week Friday: Join us to defend the vote We're...
21 days ago • 3 min read
Aloha Reader, This week we're supporting all those seriously affected by Hurricane Lala, gearing up for the general election with U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda, and marking our calendars for a rally on August 28. In this issue: Hurricane Lala relief General election kickoff webinar with U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda Defend the Vote, Justice and Our Future rally Postcarding Hurricane Lala Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Lala. Although Kona was spared the worst of the...
28 days ago • 4 min read
Aloha Reader, Last week started with a scramble and ended with a highway full of signs 🎉😊. In this week's email: A recap of last week's GOTV popups and sign-waving with Jill Tokuda Postcarding for Alaska, this Thursday, August 13 Save the date: Defend the Vote, Justice and our Future - August 28 Next beach social, coming in October GOTV popups and sign-waving with Rep. Jill Tokuda Monday and Thursday, we turned out for two Get Out The Vote (GOTV) popups - good crowds, good energy, and a...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Aloha Reader, Mahalo nui to all who joined our potluck this weekend and showed up to help waive signs for Della last week and yesterday. In this issue: Crunch time: complete and return your ballots today Della v. Derek Postcard Thursdays Pop-up protest to get out the vote Crunch time. Complete and return your ballots today Our focus remains on the primary. Ballots are due at the Office of Elections by Saturday, August 8, 7:00 pm. If you are sending yours by mail, please mail them today. If...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Aloha Reader, Mahalo nui to all who showed up for the ICE OUT FOR GOOD pop-up on Saturday 🎉🎉 Big week ahead. Here's what's inside: Complete and return your ballots this week Della v. Derek Postcard Thursdays KIND Sunday Social: Postcards and Blue Wave Pop-up protest to get out the vote Thanks for joining our Pop-Up Protests 😊 Complete and return your ballots this week Our focus remains on the primary. Ballots are due at the Office of Elections in 11 days, by August 8. If you are sending yours...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Aloha Reader, The primary ballots have arrived, and the countdown is on. Last Sunday's Good Trouble Lives On Pop-Up rally honoring John Lewis reminded us exactly what's at stake. Now we're doing another Pop-Up - ICE Out for Good - and it's time to bring that same momentum to the ballot box. In this publication: Complete and Return Your Ballots Now Get Your Friends and Family Involved Della v. Derek Pop-Up Rally: ICE Out for Good Postcards Change Election Outcomes Complete and Return Your...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Aloha Reader, It's been a heavy week and also a hopeful one. On Sunday, over 100 community members showed up to meet the candidates who'll be on your August ballot. Sadly, two more people were killed by ICE agents this week -and this weekend, we're taking that grief to the streets. We’ll join communities across the country honoring Congressman John Lewis. Read on for the full rundown. Table of Contents 🎉 America's 250th Birthday Meet & Greet with the Candidates 🕯️ Two More Lives Lost to ICE ✊...
2 months ago • 5 min read