About IHSN
Indivisible Hawaiʻi State Network connects local chapters across all islands into a statewide ʻohana.
We work together to influence legislation, elect better leaders, and protect the values that define Hawaiʻi.
National outrage, local action
After the 2016 presidential election, two congressional staffers published a document outlining how citizens could use the tactics that made the Tea Party effective: show up, speak up, and hold elected officials accountable. Within days, the document had been read millions of times. Within months, thousands of local Indivisible groups had formed across the country.
Lisa Gibson was one of the first to respond in Hawaiʻi. In December 2016, she invited a few strangers to meet at a coffee shop in Honolulu – seven people showed up. By the end of January 2017, forty were coming every Sunday morning.
For years, Indivisible Hawaiʻi operated as a single chapter. After the 2024 elections, Lisa embarked on a recruitment drive across the islands and by July 2025, a dozen local groups were founded, forming the Indivisible Hawaiʻi Statewide Network.
Local vs statewide initiatives
Indivisible Hawaiʻi works at two levels:
Local chapters organize protests, postcarding, and other initiatives in their own neighborhoods.
At the state level, IHSN coordinates across chapters, influences state legislation, and holds Hawaiʻi's representatives accountable when they fail to serve their constituents.
That is what makes our network more than the sum of its parts.
What we've accomplished so far
Since its inception, Indivisible Hawaiʻi has grown into a network of over a dozen chapters, with thousands of active members across all islands.
Our volunteers have turned out to hundreds of events, submitted thousands of pieces of testimony to the Hawaiʻi State legislature, and worked hard to keep our representatives accountable.
In October 2025, 22,000 Hawaiʻi residents showed up for the No Dictators march, part of a national mobilization of more than 7 million people. It was one of the largest coordinated civic actions in Hawaiʻi's recent history, and a reminder of what's possible when people show up together.
In the media
Press release: Indivisible Hawaiʻi endorses Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole for Congress
Honolulu Civil Beat: Reject ‘Dangerous’ National Constitutional Convention
Honolulu Civil Beat: Ed Case's Budget Stance Is Undermining Biden's Agenda
How IHSN works
Indivisible Hawaiʻi is entirely volunteer-run; we are a grassroots movement of people who care deeply about our country, state, and local communities. We believe that showing up, speaking up, and staying engaged is how democracy actually works.
Our organization is open to everyone; you don't need experience, connections, or a lot of time to contribute. If you care about Hawaiʻi or about your local community, there's a place for you here.
More about Indivisible Hawaiʻi
How Indivisible Hawaiʻi got started
How IHSN founder Lisa Gibson grew Indivisible in Hawaiʻi from a small get-together at a Honolulu coffeeshop – to a force to be reckoned with.
We the people of Hawaiʻi: Our values as a statewide network
Our values at Indivisible Hawaii are guided by the spirit of Aloha and by Mālama ʻĀina: caring for the land.
Democracy 101: Know What You're Fighting For
Democracy is built on the idea that power belongs to the people, and leaders are accountable to those who serve. But democracy erodes when people stop paying attention.
Like what we’re doing? Support us by donating
Indivisible Hawaiʻi is completely volunteer-run. Your donation will support the direct costs of our activism across our statewide network; things like meeting room rental, posters, art supplies, clipboards, transportation, and more.
Indivisible Hawaiʻi is part of the Indivisible National Distributed Fundraising program, which is a registered 501(c)(4) not-for-profit corporation.
Ready to make a difference?
Want to volunteer, start a chapter, partner with us, or just find out more about what we do?
Be part of the effort: help us send postcards, post on social media, canvas, make phone calls, and more
Volunteer on one of our workgroups or organize an event
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