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A nonprofit founder who's helped clean Hawaii's coastlines for 13 years is challenging a longtime lawmaker with a zero-corporate-money campaign. Kahi Pacarro's grassroots approach highlights a growing push for campaign finance reform in local politics.
When a BJP lawmaker was injured setting fire to his effigy, her political opponent visited her hospital bedside with a message of unity. The gesture is drawing praise across party lines in India's often divisive political landscape.
The University of Hawaii men's volleyball team brought their NCAA championship trophy to six campuses across Oahu, sharing their third national title with fans who supported them all season. From students to retired players from the 1970s, everyone got a chance to celebrate what the team calls "Our team, Hawaii's team."
This weekend, 2,000 volunteers are making the Special Olympics Hawaii Summer Games possible, proving that inclusion takes an entire community. Athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete on Division I facilities at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
A political strategist reveals why Americans vote against their own interests and how better storytelling about democracy could heal the nation's deep political divide. Her research on tribal instincts offers unexpected hope for unity.
The University of Hawaii's Richardson School of Law is graduating its 50th class this month, marking five decades since its first 53 students learned in wooden buildings without proper textbooks. That pioneering class, which included a future governor, transformed legal education in Hawaii and proved locals no longer needed to leave the islands to become lawyers.
Mexico now has more women than men in its federal legislature and half its cabinet, surpassing the United States by double in female political representation. The transformation happened in just 17 years thanks to constitutional reforms requiring gender parity.
After decades of political exile, Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reunited with family after completing his sentence, potentially closing a divisive chapter in Thai politics. The 76-year-old's release marks a moment of reconciliation between opposing political forces.
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Rachel Chai, a divorced mother of two, just received a national scholarship to pursue her social work dreams while continuing her decade-long career caring for Hawaii's elderly residents. She's the only Hawaii recipient this year from a program that awarded $73,000 to caregivers nationwide.
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved a groundbreaking amnesty law that could free political prisoners and lift bans on opposition leaders. After years of political tension, both government and opposition members voted together for reconciliation.
When federal funding dried up for Hawaii's nonprofits, a statewide volunteer movement stepped in to save essential services. One organization is now connecting thousands of helpers with communities desperately needing support.
Fifteen Hawaii high school seniors who excelled in academics, athletics, and community service are each receiving $5,000 scholarships to pursue their dreams. The Hawaii Medical Service Association is celebrating 21 years of investing in the islands' brightest young leaders.
An Australian artist who faced criminal charges for anti-fascist political artwork just had his case dismissed after 10 months of legal battle. The court ordered prosecutors to pay his legal costs, upholding his right to create political art.
Venezuela's acting president announced an amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners and shut down the country's most notorious detention center. The move comes after regime change brought new hope to a nation torn by decades of political persecution.
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When Mosiuoa "Terror" Lekota broke from the ANC in 2008, he didn't just start a new party—he transformed South Africa's entire political landscape. His bold move showed that challenging the ruling party was possible, inspiring a wave of political competition that continues today.
Researchers created a browser extension that reduces political polarization by reordering social media feeds, proving algorithms fuel division and offering a solution anyone can use. The tool worked across all political viewpoints during the 2024 election.
Venezuela's new acting president announced plans to free political prisoners and close a notorious torture facility, bringing hope to families who haven't seen loved ones in months. The proposal would cover all political violence cases dating back to 1999.
Hawaii Pacific Health offers free nurse navigators who guide cancer patients through every step of treatment, from coordinating appointments to arranging inter-island flights. More than 7,000 Hawaii residents diagnosed with cancer each year now have access to this compassionate support system.
At least 80 political prisoners walked free from Venezuelan prisons on Sunday, marking the latest wave of releases in the country's shifting political landscape. Human rights groups are working with the UN to verify the full scope of these releases, which could signal a new chapter for Venezuela.
Actor Joseph Vijay's two-year-old political party is set to win Tamil Nadu's elections, proving that star power can still translate into real political change. Meanwhile, India's BJP party scores its first win in West Bengal while Congress reclaims Kerala from communist rule.
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