Fatherhood and “masculinity” are changing. You can see it in real time, as I did recently, at Maui Family Support Services’ weekly meeting of the Kāne Connections men’s group. Under fluorescent lighting at the Hale Makana O Waiale Community Center, on plastic fold-out chairs, I sat with a group of about 20 men who ranged in age from early 20s to late 50s. We introduced … [Read more...] about Redefining Masculinity: Building better men, fathers, and communities at Kāne Connections
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Corporation Counsel Pat Wong Arrested for Physical Abuse, Given Paid Leave
While International Women’s Day began in Maui County Council Chambers with morning affirmations of the importance of gender equality and women in positions of power, events at the end of the evening proved that upsetting the patriarchy isn’t a mere day’s work. At 12:15am on March 9, Maui County’s top civil lawyer, Corporation Counsel Patrick Wong was arrested and charged by the … [Read more...] about Corporation Counsel Pat Wong Arrested for Physical Abuse, Given Paid Leave
The Maui News gives platform to disgraced sexual harasser
The Maui News made a questionable choice in their Aug. 19 Sunday Edition article “Not ready for prime time,” a review of local political observers’ views on the 2018 Maui County Council election races. The piece is problematic, not for any particularly controversial opinion within, but because of one of the pundits that Maui News City Editor Brian Perry rounded up for political … [Read more...] about The Maui News gives platform to disgraced sexual harasser
South Maui Rep. Kaniela Ing calls the late Sen. Daniel Inouye an ‘accused serial rapist’ on Twitter
State Rep. Kaniela Ing, D–South Maui, made headlines across Hawaii on Friday, Mar. 9 when he sent out a few Tweets denouncing the naming of Honolulu International Airport after the late U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye. "In order for sexual violence to end, men need to know they can no longer get away with it. But when we name an airport after an accused serial rapist, we show … [Read more...] about South Maui Rep. Kaniela Ing calls the late Sen. Daniel Inouye an ‘accused serial rapist’ on Twitter
State Commission on the Status of Women launches #MeToo prevention training
The #MeToo movement is inspiring change in the State of Hawaii. The State Commission on the Status of Women is now offering a first-of-its-kind #MeToo prevention training. The one-hour instruction session is free and available by request by any public or private organization, workplace or classroom. Typical sexual harassment training programs in Hawaii and nationally focus … [Read more...] about State Commission on the Status of Women launches #MeToo prevention training