Aloha Reader,

Thanks to all who showed up for the Biennial Democratic Party Elections on Wednesday. It was great to see that Indivisibles made up a third of the room. And thank you, Tina Marie, for leading the quest to make the Party, at least in Hawai'i County, worth joining.

“No More Forever Wars?” Really?

This week, Trump, Hegseth, and Rubio more or less proved that Netanyahu suckered them into attacking Iran with absolutely no plan. No plan for personnel evacuations, no plan for Iran's future, no legality, and no coordination with Iranian opposition leaders or US allies. Their explanations have been one ad-lib after another, each excuse contradicting the previous one. In addition, Trump & his supporters continue to speak out of both sides of their mouths, calling it a war over and over again, and then denying that it is a war (because the Constitution says only Congress can declare war).

Meanwhile, the scale and cost of this war are enormous and underreported. Last year, Trump railed against the cost of helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia. Our assistance to Ukraine from 2022 to 2024 averaged $0.1 billion per day. Now it's estimated that Trump is spending $1 billion per day bombing Iran. That's 10x the scale of defending Ukraine against Russia.

The Republican-controlled Congress has abdicated its constitutional responsibility for declaring war and has again knelt to their orange leader by voting against the war powers resolution. Instead of asking Congress to declare war, as constitutionally required, Trump will be asking a supplemental appropriation of $50 Billion to the Department of Defense to pay for this war. Don't let them approve it.

TAKE ACTION: National Indivisible makes it easy again to oppose this measure: Click here to make your voice heard.

Trump-Epstein Coverup

The bombs and killings have not pushed the Trump-Epstein cover-up out of the news. On Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal reported that in addition to the 3 million Epstein files the Department of Justice (DOJ) hasn't released, they have removed another 47,635 Epstein files that were previously released.

On Friday, one week after the Guardian reported that there were "witness statements" with allegations missing that Trump raped and assaulted a 14-year-old, the DOJ was shamed into releasing them. It's another example of persistence working. Let's keep up the pressure. Join us for "No Dictators," the largest mass mobilization our country will ever see.

In Hawai'i, we call the protest "No Dictators" to honor the historical significance of the Hawaiian monarchy. On the US mainland, it's "No Kings 3".

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Five events are scheduled on the Big Island. For Kona, we will gather on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 4-5 pm on Queen Kaʻahumanu south of Henry Street. Register here.

TAKE ACTION: Help Indivisible make this the largest protest event in US history. Invite three friends who have not attended before to show up with you or at their own local events. Stand up together against this increasingly reckless, desperate regime.

Puppy-Killer Kristi Noem is out, sort of

PARTIAL WIN: On Thursday, Kristi Noem (aka “ICE Barbie”), was removed as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, one day after her disastrous testimony before Congress. Noem fell not because of DHS' record of murdering Americans and their systematic violation of the 1st, 4th, 5th, 10th, and 14th Amendments. It was her telling Congress that Trump approved her grift in a bogus $200 million contract.

Here too, persistent pressure worked, but let's stay focused. Noem’s intended successor, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, is another Trump lackey, just clumsier with Instagram. The policies that have caused so much harm to immigrant communities: mass detention, deportation without due process, family separation, and the dismantling of the appeals process, are Trump Regime policies, not just Noem's.

TAKE ACTION: Keep up the pressure on Congress to refuse funding for DHS until it reforms Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to eliminate racial profiling, protect safe spaces, and restore due process. Click here to make your voice heard.

Indivisible Hawaiʻi's Public Policy Team is on Fire 🔥🔥

WIN: Of the 52 bills we have been supporting, 39 bills are moving forward so far. Four of the dead bills have companion bills, meaning identical bills were introduced in the other chamber of the Legislature, and those are still moving forward. Here's the breakdown of success so far (by issue):

• 14 of 14 Migrant Rights
• 9 of 11 Working Families tax revenue/credit bills (including 4 of 5 tax revenue bills)
• 9 of 12 Good Government (and one dead one has a live companion bill)
• 3 of 7 Gun Safety (but 2 dead ones have live companion bills)
• 4 of 8 Healthcare Access (including gender-affirming care, and one dead bill has a live companion bill).

Now we’re taking extra action to maintain momentum. On Thursday, March 19th, 2026, we will join our partners at the State Capitol for a Lobby Day of public events and meetings with key lawmakers. So far, these groups have signed up:

• "Fund Our Future" - the ten organizations in the Hawai'i Tax Fairness Coalition are appearing to ensure that the legislature closes looming gaps in the state budget and helps working families afford the cost of living through targeted tax credits.
• "Campaign for Immigrant Justice," led by the Hawai'i Coalition for Immigrant Rights (HCIR), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Hawai'i, and The Legal Clinic, will ensure we advance Migrant Rights protections.
• "Protect Democracy, Move Forward," by Indivisible Hawai'i, will rally support for good-government, gun-safety, and healthcare-access bills.

TAKE ACTION: Sign up to participate in Lobby Day at the Capitol on March 19th, 2026, and review the details. If you'd like to coordinate travel, reply to this email with the subject line March 19th.

Pop-Up Protests Are Going Strong

Have something to say about the unconstitutional war in Iran? This week, our Pop-Up Rally will bring attention to the unauthorized war in Iran. Once again, Trump has overstepped his presidential boundaries, and our representatives aren't doing anything to hold him accountable.

TAKE ACTION: Joining us on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 4 pm to 5:30 pm.

• Please arrive by 3:45 pm.
• Meet in the Kona Safeway parking lot near Baskin Robbins, and we'll walk up as a group to Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway and Henry St.
• Kona Indivisible will provide several large signs; feel free to bring your own!
• You might want to bring a hat and water as it could be hot and sunny.
• If you’re interested in participating, contact Ellen lnlubrano53@gmail.com, or send her a text at 503-784-6192.

Postcarding Is Hitting the Mark

In the last week, we’ve written to 990 voters for the Wisconsin (WI) Supreme Court race, for Arizona (AZ) Native Democrats Matriarch community organizing, and for Georgia (GA) voter registration for Senator Jon Ossoff. Our 2026 total to date: postcards to 5,269 potential voters across our country. Big mahalo for all your work, and especially to Mary and Eve for hosting postcard events this month.

Postcard from home

Can’t make it to our postcard parties? We’ve got you covered. Pick up a postcard packet at one of our postcard hubs and write at home. More info here!​

TAKE ACTION: Join the online Postcarding Virtual Town Hall with Robert Hubbell and Commit To Democracy: Monday, March 9, 2026, 1 pm to 2:30 pm in Hawai'i. Sign up here.

About this event: Waking up every day, wondering if you are having a nightmare, only to realize it is another day living in the era of Trump? Need some words of wisdom and perspective on the entire political landscape and how we can win against the Trump regime? Well, Commit To Democracy (our sister organization) is honored to host Robert Hubbell, a very knowledgeable Substack writer of the Today's Edition. He will tell us his steady perspective on the questions of the day. Get ready for another Hubbell Hug! (and write postcards while listening!)

Next In-Person Postcard Events

• Thursday, March 12 / March 19 / March 26, 2026, from 1:30 to 3 pm. Gypsea Gelato, 79-7491 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, in Kealakekua. Hosted by Eve and Mary. Register.
• Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 3 to 5 pm at the Kahalu’u Beach Pavilion. Postcards! Community! Raffle! (must be present to win) Hosted by Mary. Register.

We provide you with free postcards, voter lists, scripts, and instructions. You provide the stamps, your writing muscle, and your favorite pens. We always appreciate your generous donation of postcard stamps or money toward postage, so that all postcard writers are welcome (including those with limited financial capacity). This way, we can all find ways to help get out the vote.

Lots to do... Sending warmest Aloha,
Sam & the Leadership Team

- The Kona Indivisible Team ​konaindivisible.org​ ​info@konaindivisible.org​

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