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Reef Madness

Climate change is warming our oceans, catastrophic coral bleaching events are becoming more common, and a rising demand for seafood may soon deplete our fisheries. What can we do to save Hawaii’s marine ecosystems? Rep. Kaniela Ing brought together experts, community members, and key policy makers –all in one room — to answer this questions […]

Democracy In The U.S.

Today’s episode of Perspectives on Global Justice will examine the current state of democracy under Trump administration . Join us and learn more about the Democratic Party of Hawaii’s vision and mission and ways that constintuents can continue to be inspired and civically engaged in the state of Hawaii and in the U. S. ThinkTech […]

Paradise Eluded

This episode of Perspectives on Global Justice briefly reviews engendered descriptions of marginalization of women and children in Hawaii and in Sri Lanka; and how post colonial caste and level of poverty contribute to paradise eluded in Hawaii and in colonized islands accross the globe. We also examine where and internal social structures that maintains […]

Do Not Panic. Be Prepared!

Do Not Panic. Be Prepared! Disaster management: best practices for educating and preparing citizens and the community to respond and to survive large scale disasters and emergencies. Robin Lewis is a humanitarian and an international coordinator for Peace Boat , an NGO with Consultative Status with the United Nations. Robin’s work is focused on disaster […]

Peace, Healing and Harmony

Tune in for Perspectives on Global Justice with Beatriz Cantelmo for an episode called peace, healing and harmony in times of turmoil and insecurity. Guest Suzette Floriani, a Brazilian National Astrologer, reiki and holistic medicine practitioner will discuss how the de- escalation of violence in our personal and public lives can promote peace, healing and […]

Our Kuleana on Behalf of Indigenous peoples Social Justice

Beatriz Cantelmo and Reynaldo Morales will examine how individual collective civic engagement can positively influence government’s responsibility and obligation to ensure social justice for indigenous peoples and nations. In today’s Program we will discuss an example of how Peruvian public health policies and indigenous women’s human rights were revised in the 1990s after documentation of […]

Black Womans Heal Day

On this episode of Perspectives on Global Justice, Lilada Gee and Bea cantelmo examine the types of violence and systemic barriers that black women in the United States and in other countries are faced with, as well as potential solutions to bridge these gaps in order to heal. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet […]

Harmony And Peaceful Solutions Under Dire Circumstances

This Perspective on Global Justice program examines global tensions, and global issues such as economic disparities, climate change and violence. Suzete Floriani shows us how astrology can assist us when approaching conflicts, people of all creeds and nations with more understanding, compassion and respect. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to […]

Theft Of A Nation

Marsha Joyner appears on Perspectives on Global Justice with Beatriz Cantelmo to tell us all about Theft of a Nation, a play based on Nation Within from author Tom Coffmann. The theft of a nation was a reenactment of events that led to the proclamation of the existence of the republic of Hawaii on July […]

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Supreme Court Seems Poised to Limit Trump Election Case After Immunity Hearing

Such a ruling would probably send the case back to a lower court and could delay any trial until after the November election. [...]

Several justices signaled interest in some protections for official acts, which could impede a swift trial in the federal election subversion case. [...]

In Hush Money Trial, Pecker Says Trump Thanked Him for Burying Stories

David Pecker, former publisher of The National Enquirer, testified that Donald J. Trump thanked him for burying stories. [...]

5 Takeaways from David Pecker’s Testimony in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial

David Pecker told jurors of a universe in which favors for celebrities were demanded and dispensed. His cross-examination will continue Friday. [...]

One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu

There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak may be widespread. [...]

'A hard day' - Ashley Judd on overturned Weinstein conviction

The actress tells BBC News survivors feel betrayed after a new rape trial is ordered for Harvey Weinstein. [...]

First personalised skin-cancer vaccine starts UK trial

Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning. [...]

Can Yousaf survive as Scotland’s first minister?

The first minister is fighting for his political career and his best chance may be a figure from his party's past. [...]

Co-op Live boss resigns after delayed opening and interview backlash

Gary Roden quits days after he was criticised for telling BBC some grassroots music venues are "poorly run". [...]

Judge accused of bullying and misogyny

Five women have told the BBC about Judge Philip Lancaster's behaviour at employment tribunal hearings. [...]

The pair discussed China's ongoing support of Russia in its war against Ukraine, Taiwan and trade. Although relations are improving, a number of issues separate the countries. [...]

The second phase of the Indian general election has begun, and 160 million people are eligible to vote in this part of the six-week-long poll. The weather might have an [...]

Indigenous groups want the Brazilian government to recognize more of their territories and protect them from criminal activities. A group of 40 Indigenous leaders met President Lula at the presidential [...]

Ukraine is cutting off consular services for its male citizens who live outside the country. The measure aims to force men back home to serve in the military, but some [...]

The US has said it secretly delivered long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine. This has drawn focus to the debate over providing Taurus cruise missiles, a move the German chancellor continues [...]

Guatemalan AG raids Save the Children office over a migrant children rights complaint

Prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche said that the complaint filed by an unidentified foreigner had raised serious concerns because it involved allegations of abuse of children. [...]

17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion

The lawsuit comes after federal regulations were published on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The language means workers can ask for time off to obtain and recover from an [...]

Why experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently

Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can sour the electorate's mood. [...]

Kim Kardashian visits the White House to highlight criminal justice reform

Vice President Harris and Kardashian are meeting with four people convicted of non-violent drug offenses who received pardons this week from President Biden. [...]

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned as a transitional council takes over

Haiti's de facto prime minister, Ariel Henry, has formally stepped down and a new transitional council has been sworn in. Finance chief Michel Patrick Boisvert is the new interim prime [...]

TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with its China-based parent company or face a [...]

The Utah Republican Party is set to select a nominee in the race to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate at its annual convention [...]

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane passed up on filling a need at receiver in the NFL draft by making two trades to move out of the first round entirely [...]

The Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the first-round series [...]

'The Banshees of Inisherin' and Germany’s 'All Quiet on the Western Front' closely followed. [...]

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