by Martina Wing | Aug 2, 2026 | Blue Wave
Every election cycle, volunteers do get-out-the-vote (GOTV) work, reaching people through postcards, phone calls, texts, canvassing, and social media to encourage them to head to the polls. It doesn’t take much: a short, personal message can be the nudge someone...
by Flavia | Jun 17, 2026 | Hawaii State Public Policy
Every year, around 3,000 bills are introduced in the Hawaiʻi State Legislature. By the time the session ends in early May, only about 220 make it to the Governor’s desk. That’s a survival rate of roughly 7%. Most people assume bills die because they get...
by Sandrine | May 22, 2026 | Fair elections
Dark money refers to political spending from undisclosed sources. Unlike regular campaign donations where you can see exactly who gave how much, dark money flows through legal loopholes that hide the identity of donors. When you don’t know who’s funding a...
by Sandrine | May 22, 2026 | Hawaii State Public Policy
In May 2026, Hawaiʻi became the first state to directly counter the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC decision by passing Act 11 (formerly SB 2471). The law removes the power of corporations and other artificial entities to spend money on political...
by Sandrine | May 22, 2026 | Fight ICE
When ICE agents show up at your door or workplace, knowing what kind of warrant they have can protect your rights. Not all warrants are the same, and the difference matters: one gives agents the legal authority to enter your home without your permission, and the other...
