Resource library
This page contains a list of all resources (explainers, deep dives, commentaries, etc) on the IHSN website. Resources added by individual chapters may not show here; please use the search in the bottom footer or visit the relevant chapter's profile page to access these.
Visit the resource library index to see resources organised by topic.
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.
Your representatives in Hawaii: Who they are and where to find them
If you live in Hawaiʻi, you could have several representatives — at the federal, state, and county levels. This is how to figure out who represents you.
How to document and report an ICE incident
This resource tells you how to safely document an ICE enforcement action, what to capture, and what to do with what you've recorded.
How your business can be a safe space against ICE
Business do not need to collaborate with ICE: they can designate safe spaces on their premises, and train their staff to keep customers, guests, and coworkers safe.
How the 3 levels of government work in Hawaiʻi
Voting happens at three levels in Hawaiʻi: federal, state, and local (county). Each level handles different issues.
The difference between primary and general elections in Hawaiʻi
Most US elections follow a two-step process: a primary in the summer and a general election in November. Hawaiʻi follows the same system.
How to vote in Hawaiʻi
Voting in Hawaiʻi is straightforward, and happens entirely by mail - here's how it works in 4 easy steps.
Public Policy Action Group training
New to the Public Policy group? Watch the recording of the 2026 kickoff call to understand how it works.
Register to vote in Hawaiʻi
You can't vote without registering first. Thankfully, this is straightforward in Hawai'i.
Know your rights vs ICE enforcement in Hawaiʻi
Learn what (not) to do when you or someone you know may encounter ICE
How a bill becomes law: a deep dive into Hawaiʻi’s legislative process
This guide walks through the legislative funnel, or the life of a bill: from introduction to becoming law, or quietly dying along the way.
Committee and procedural abbreviations
Quick guide to committee names, bill versions, and procedural terms you'll see in session or in our daily State Bill Updates.
How to submit testimony to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature
We track the State Bills on specific issues, and when a hearing is scheduled, we ask you to submit testimony. This is how that works.
How to contact your representative
Find out who represents you, what their phone, email, and other details are - and when to contact them for maximum impact.
How postcarding works
Research shows that personal, handwritten postcards moves people to vote or take action in ways that ads and mass mailings can't.
How phone banking works
A phone conversation with a real person is more persuasive than any ad, mailer, or automated message. Here's how phone banking works.
Guide to protesting safely and peacefully
Everything you need to know to keep yourself and others safe when you join a protest.
What Ed Case has done to Hawaiʻi
Ed Case has represented O'ahu in Congress since 2018. Here's what he's actually done — and who he's really done it for.
Meet the challengers: Talk Story interviews
IHSN invited all 3 Democratic candidates for Congressional District 1 to a Talk Story interview. Two of them accepted.
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