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The Garden Island Embraces Jones Act Reform

We have reached an important point in the movement for Jones Act reform. The old arguments in favor of the Act are no longer persuasive in light of the overwhelming evidence that it raises the cost of living and doing business in Hawaii. With strong political interests in favor of maintaining

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HNN Covers Transparency Suit Against The Roll Commission

Hawaii News Now recently did a report on the transparency lawsuit which shows Grassroot at work on behalf of Native Hawaiians and the general public. Watch it here. The refusal of the Roll Commission to be transparent and release information the public has a right to know is what required Grassroot

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Federalist Society Asks “Is the Akaka Bill Back?”

One of the important roles that the Grassroot Institute plays in opposing the creation of a Native Hawaiian tribe is in promoting discussion and interest in the issue–especially on the mainland, where issues that are important to Hawaii can sometimes be overlooked. As a result, awareness of the problems inherent

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Grassroot President Akina talks to KITV about the Potential of the Ferry

This week, an important meeting was held that could go a long way toward creating new common ground on the Jones Act while stimulating the economy. A group of concerned citizens and advocacy groups–including the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii–gathered to explore the possibility of creating a new interisland ferry system.

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MidWeek Column Features Grassroot Calabash Discussion

In a recent issue of MidWeek, columnist Jerry Coffee discusses why, “Native Hawaiians Are Not A Tribe.” Mr. Coffee is a long-time opponent of the Akaka Bill, and his explanation of why the creation of a Native Hawaiian government would be the, “death of aloha,” is worth reading in full.

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Hawaii News Now Features Dr. Akina in Mainstream Interview

Call it a media victory. The discussion of the proposed Native Hawaiian government is being treated like a true debate. After the strong opposition showing during the recent DOI hearings, it is impossible to ignore the fact that many people have serious reservations about the nation-building process. And the media

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The Garden Island Embraces Jones Act Reform

We have reached an important point in the movement for Jones Act reform. The old arguments in favor of the Act are no longer persuasive in light of the overwhelming evidence that it raises the cost of living and doing business in Hawaii. With strong political interests in favor of maintaining

Read More →

HNN Covers Transparency Suit Against The Roll Commission

Hawaii News Now recently did a report on the transparency lawsuit which shows Grassroot at work on behalf of Native Hawaiians and the general public. Watch it here. The refusal of the Roll Commission to be transparent and release information the public has a right to know is what required Grassroot

Read More →

Federalist Society Asks “Is the Akaka Bill Back?”

One of the important roles that the Grassroot Institute plays in opposing the creation of a Native Hawaiian tribe is in promoting discussion and interest in the issue–especially on the mainland, where issues that are important to Hawaii can sometimes be overlooked. As a result, awareness of the problems inherent

Read More →

Grassroot President Akina talks to KITV about the Potential of the Ferry

This week, an important meeting was held that could go a long way toward creating new common ground on the Jones Act while stimulating the economy. A group of concerned citizens and advocacy groups–including the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii–gathered to explore the possibility of creating a new interisland ferry system.

Read More →

MidWeek Column Features Grassroot Calabash Discussion

In a recent issue of MidWeek, columnist Jerry Coffee discusses why, “Native Hawaiians Are Not A Tribe.” Mr. Coffee is a long-time opponent of the Akaka Bill, and his explanation of why the creation of a Native Hawaiian government would be the, “death of aloha,” is worth reading in full.

Read More →

Hawaii News Now Features Dr. Akina in Mainstream Interview

Call it a media victory. The discussion of the proposed Native Hawaiian government is being treated like a true debate. After the strong opposition showing during the recent DOI hearings, it is impossible to ignore the fact that many people have serious reservations about the nation-building process. And the media

Read More →