We urge the Biden administration and the United States Department of Labor to take action in support of workers and against Republican Governors in 25 states across the country trying to end federal unemployment benefits early, leaving 4 million workers with no support. Republicans, bankrolled by dark money and special interests, have always stopped at nothing to use every bit of power at their disposal to get in the way of providing much-needed relief. The latest? Republicans and corporations are working hard to end emergency unemployment benefits that Americans need to survive. We cannot let this happen. We urge President Biden and Secretary Walsh to protect American workers with continued unemployment benefits.

Senator Cory Booker has spent more than a full day speaking on the Senate floor in protest of the Trump administration’s corrupt and cruel actions—a speech that has lasted over 25 hours—breaking records as the longest floor speeches in Senate history. In doing so, Sen. Booker has attracted national attention, with millions of folks tuning in—and he's inspired other Democrats to participate as well. This is the kind of political courage we need to applaud—and see from all Democrats. Add your name to the petition to thank Senator Booker and urge him—and other elected officials—to keep speaking out on behalf of the American people! 

Update on September 12, 2024: On 9/10/24 Donald Trump and Kamala Harris had their first presidential debate moderated by ABC News. Trump repeatedly interrupted Harris AND the moderators. Add your name to demand future debate moderators hold Trump accountable for his lies and constant interruptions and uphold debate standards! The last election’s presidential debate felt more like a reality show than a serious discussion for the public to make an informed decision about our presidential candidates. Interrupting the speaker, the lack of fact-checking, and allowing childish behavior cannot be the norm when so much is at stake. We're calling on CNN and ABC News, as well as other networks broadcasting the the debates, to ensure that the upcoming debates are conducted with the utmost integrity and fairness, including live fact-checking and fair debate moderation. We demand that CNN, ABC News, and other networks implement live fact-checking to prevent misinformation and false statements from misleading the public. Live fact-checking during the debates will immediately address any false claims made by the candidates, ensuring that viewers receive accurate information in real time. Any news outlet covering the debates should make sure they are fact checking Trump and upholding journalistic ethics. Additionally, CNN and ABC News should enforce strict time limits to guarantee that each candidate has a fair opportunity to speak. If a candidate goes over their allotted time, their microphone should be cut off. This will help maintain the structure of the debate and prevent any candidate from unfairly dominating the conversation. These measures are essential for ensuring that the presidential debates provide clear, truthful, and balanced information to the public. The role of the media is crucial in upholding democratic processes, and this year they have the opportunity to set a standard for responsible journalism.

The internationally famous Mākaha Surfing Beach and its facilities must be preserved and protected. Any new bridge or roadwork on Farrington Highway at or near the beach should incorporate the community's preferred mauka route to the north and northwest of Mākaha Beach Park as depicted on the master plan for the Mākaha Beach Park, dated May 24, 1999. If the current bridges are rebuilt as planned at their current location, such an investment (current cost of $23 M) will jeopardize the preferred mauka reroute and the Mākaha Beach Park project until these new bridges need replacement 70-100 years from now. It is extremely unlikely that anyone would be willing to tear them down for many years from now to build the mauka route and park. The community has voiced its concerns since the mid-1980s. If the current Mākaha Bridges replacement project proceeds as planned, the placing of the PROJECT's temporary bypass road on the makai side of Farrington highway will place the Mākaha Beach ecosystem in immediate peril, especially if the "five-year flood level standard" temporary bridges are washed into the bay by inland flooding or ocean surge. If the mauka route is constructed, there will be no need to construct a temporary bypass route because the current route will be fully available. Update 12/22: the Mākaha Bridges are being re-constructed; DOT didn’t do as planned to construct the steel bridges on the kai side of Mākaha Beach; DOT opted to construct off-site and install with minimal lane closures. But the facts still stand, the Master Plan is a much safer and smarter choice as it will take the bridges out of the flood zone and keep us safe from high surf, climate change, natural disasters, and the natural effects of beach erosion. It will also take away this straightaway route known for speeding and a lot of drunk driving and showcase the beauty of Mākaha with a more scenic route.

Demand Councilman Mitch O'Farrell do what's within his power to stop the hotel conversion at 1850 Cherokee. Urge our Councilman to, at the very least, demand normal zoned parking for this project, and grant zero exceptions, so the development of 1850 Cherokee doesn't rely on our valuable street parking. Demand Mitch O'Farrell to notice the negative impact this commercial project has on the parking, noise, and safety of our residential neighborhood.

We must stop treating Puerto Rico like a colony. The people of PR deserve dignity and respect. An unelected fiscal control board is NOT democratic. At a time when the people of PR are suffering, this bill would make the situation much worse. Draconian austerity measures will only exacerbate the conditions on the island by forcing more schools and hospitals to close, slash pensions, raise taxes, lower wages and restructure debt without the approval of PR's democratically elected government.

Please investigate the arsons of the seven Black churches in the wake of the Charleston massacre as hate crimes.

Stop excessive and inhumane tracking of immigrants facing deportation. Ankle monitors are for violent criminals, not men and women whose only "crime" was coming to this country in search of a better life.

Threatening to refuse Syrian refugees entry into our state is playing to baseless racist fears for cheap political gain. Stop attacking the refugee families who are fleeing the same terrorist groups behind the attacks in Paris, Beirut, and around the world.

Threatening to refuse Syrian refugees entry into our state is playing to baseless racist fears for cheap political gain. Stop attacking the refugee families who are fleeing the same terrorist groups behind the attacks in Paris, Beirut, and around the world.