Opinion Columns

Civil Beat Columns

Some non-voters might think they are showing deference to Native Hawaiians. They are mistaken — we all have a stake in this.

Both Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians need to work on making Hawaii whole.

The election proved we live in unpredictable times, and that stereotyping certain groups of people is no way to figure out what's going on.

There are many institutions and organizations that make up the Hawaiian community. But its heart may be harder to define.

The transition to Christianity that happened after the battle of Kuamo‘o left Hawaiians completely vulnerable to colonialism.

The work of one man was instrumental in making Native Hawaiians see themselves in a different light and overcome transgenerational trauma.

What if tourism benefited not just the tourists, but the people and places that hosted them?

How Prince Kuhio opened the door to U.S. recognition of the rights of Native Hawaiians.

The state Supreme Court decision halting — for now — the $1.4 billion telescope offers an opportunity to untangle cultural arguments about Mauna Kea.