Aloha Reader, Today we are grateful for the disaster preparedness and emergency crews cleaning up after Lala, especially on the Big Island. Our hearts go out to all who have experienced damage. We are thankful that the worst predictions of landfall did not occur. Lala has weakened to a tropical storm and continues moving west, still bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough surf to Maui, Oʻahu, and Kauaʻi. While the Big Island has seen the worst of it, please keep those on the other islands...
12 days ago • 6 min read
Aloha Reader, This week: a hard look at the primary, a dark-money accusation against Jarrett, and a Palantir protest we need your energy for. In this issue The primary, honestly Accusations about Jarrett and dark money Protest the surveillance state: show up at Palantir On our radar Across the state, so many of you knocked on doors, made calls, wrote postcards, and showed up for candidates you believed in — that work mattered, and we see it. The primary, honestly Here's the honest picture:...
19 days ago • 3 min read
Aloha Reader, Thursday was unsettling — and it's exactly why this primary matters. Lieutenant Governor (LG) Sylvia Luke and three other current and former state officials were arraigned on bribery and conspiracy charges tied to a 12-count grand jury indictment. Citizens hate corruption, because it breaks the basic deal of government: we vote public servants into office trusting them to serve our interests, not their own. When that trust is broken, it puts the whole system in question. That's...
26 days ago • 7 min read
Aloha Reader, This week we continue to focus on the primary—14 days left until all ballots must be received. Get yours in, and make sure your friends and family vote too. Use your voice: record a short video for social media encouraging others to vote. Here's an example: watch the reel What's inside Say their names Della v. Derek and dark money Della v. Derek and the issues Jarrett v. Ed On our radar National news Say their names Erasure of names has long been used by tyrants to deny the...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Aloha Reader, This week we have one focus: getting out the vote for the August 8 Primary Election. Below you'll find a full slate of tangible ways to help—from ballot logistics to social media shares to volunteer shifts. What's inside ✅ Four things to do today 📅 Deadlines and secure drop-off 📊 Small margins, big stakes 📣 Activate your bubble of influence 🗳️ Jarrett v. Ed 🗳️ Della v. Derek 🕊️ "Vote! Our lives depend on it!" 👀 On our radar Four things to do today Write down the names of...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Aloha Reader, The Hawai'i Primary Election is 29 days out, and everything below points to the same thing: turnout decides this. What's inside: 🗳️ Ed Case is vulnerable — and we've got to outwork him 💃 Della's earning the job, one island at a time 🗺️ The map moved — but we won’t give up ✊ Stand up for the vote: J20+ Solidarity Forum 📡 On our radar Not seeing everything you'd like from us, or wanting to adjust what you get? Update your preferences anytime by clicking the link at the bottom of...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Aloha Reader, We hope your Fourth of July was a good one — friends, family, good food and maybe even a good nap. A day to relax and reset before diving back in. The 250th birthday of the nation reminds us of the promise and vision of our founding fathers and should inspire us to continue to fight for that vision of a more perfect union. What's inside 🎆 Self-determination, 250 years later 🔥 Action items: Della and Jarrett 📜 We did it — 12 bills signed into law 👀 On our radar This newsletter...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Aloha Reader, Grab your coffee. This one's a deep dive, but it's the one that matters most this year. What's inside National news: The regime's three-phase plan to steal the election, and ours to stop it We ❤️ NY: Mamdani just showed the country how primaries work Take action: Tell USPS to do its job and deliver the ballots State news: Ed Case ducks a debate, Della takes to the parade route This newsletter always covers national and state news - your local chapter covers county and local...
2 months ago • 7 min read
Aloha Reader, "He lost the war with Iran and algae the same week." - unknown That one quip says it all. It's been a week of contrasts, full of historical echoes for those who were listening. What's Inside Sports spectacles, then and now The real 250th birthday party: the Obama Presidential Center IHSN endorses Della Au Belatti for Lieutenant Governor Ed Case refuses to debate before the CD1 primary Election shenanigans: ballots, intimidation, and mistrust Help us beat the algorithm You're...
2 months ago • 5 min read