You may know the Hawaii chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) from such recent civil rights battles as the war over whether citizens can carry signs on public roads in the County of Maui (settled in October 2013!), distribute religious literature on public sidewalks (still pending!) and whether a county employee can administer a blog that satirizes a Maui cop … [Read more...] about ACLU Sues State of Hawaii Over Lame Protest Permit Requirements
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Rock Stars, Celebs and Has-Beens Say Their Friends Will Buy Big Homes in Hawaii If Legislature Passes Steven Tyler Act And Criminalizes Paparazzi
The news was abuzz this morning with word that Steven Tyler himself would be testifying this morning in front of the Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee on SB 465, the so-called "Steven Tyler Act" that would criminalize the taking of photos of famous persons, even if such persons were in public areas. (Click here to see the testimony outlined below, as well as the status and … [Read more...] about Rock Stars, Celebs and Has-Beens Say Their Friends Will Buy Big Homes in Hawaii If Legislature Passes Steven Tyler Act And Criminalizes Paparazzi
Defending Free Speech: It Takes a Village – Village Voice Media Pledges $1,000 To MauiTime Legal Effort (@VillageVoice @AltWeeklies @MauiTime)
Defending Free Speech: It Takes A Village Village Voice Media Steps Up With $1,000 Pledge Toward MauiTime Defense Fund *** As a small, independent media company with limited resources, MauiTime appreciates those stepping up to help defend free speech--and those helping get the word out about attacks against our civil liberties and those of our anonymous online … [Read more...] about Defending Free Speech: It Takes a Village – Village Voice Media Pledges $1,000 To MauiTime Legal Effort (@VillageVoice @AltWeeklies @MauiTime)
Does Duane Chapman aka Dog The Bounty Hunter Agree It Should Be Illegal To Film Police
On the evening of April 12, I was assaulted by a member of reality star Duane Chapman aka Dog the Bounty Hunter’s security team. Soon after, I was assaulted again, and had my First Amendment rights violated, by a member of the Maui Police Department. It began around 9pm, when I exited my Wailuku office. As I was crossing the parking lot, I noticed a number of large SUVs … [Read more...] about Does Duane Chapman aka Dog The Bounty Hunter Agree It Should Be Illegal To Film Police
The Benefit Will Be Televised: Akaku’s Block Party
Friday (September 17), 5-10pm, 333 Dairy Rd., Kahului Oh, Akaku. From Council meetings to election coverage to crazy late-night cooking shows, what would we do without them? To ensure no one has to answer that disturbing rhetorical question, attend the station's big benefit blowout this Friday. The event will feature live music from the likes of Eric Gilliom, Fusion Sol … [Read more...] about The Benefit Will Be Televised: Akaku’s Block Party