The bus could be free for everyone—here’s how we pay for it
What would it take to make the bus free for everyone in Hawaiʻi—not just our keiki, but every resident who needs a ride?
Food security is on Oʻahu’s ballot this November: What Question No. 1 would do
The measure would not raise taxes, but would instead dedicate 0.5 percent of existing real property tax revenues—an estimated $8–9 million annually—to programs and grants that strengthen Oʻahu’s local food system.
Moving together: The case for sustainable transportation in Hawaiʻi
The communities most exposed to the climate crisis are often the same communities already navigating the greatest transportation challenges.
Struggling on the frontline of collapse: Why a living wage is climate justice
A minimum wage increase is not just an economic policy. It is also a climate justice imperative.
The billionaire tax California is debating—and why Hawaiʻi should pay attention
At a moment when Hawaiʻi desperately needs more revenue, California’s proposal to tax billionaire assets offers a model for making the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share.
Sneak peek: Improving women’s mobility and access in ʻEwa and Waipahu
Where you live should never determine how far you can go. We’re currently in Phase II of a community-centered research effort focused on understanding the unique transportation challenges faced by low-income women and their families in ʻEwa and Waipahu.
Under pressure: Hawaiʻi’s budget troubles demand action
The state is confronting a growing list of challenges that could throw our budget—and the programs and services within it—into disarray. Now more than ever, we need to preserve funding for Hawaiʻi’s working families.