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Deep dive into Hawaiʻi's legislative process

The legislative process in Hawaiʻi is a high-stakes, time-compressed "funnel designed to filter thousands of proposals down to a few hundred enacted laws. The process […]

Document an ICE Encounter with SALUTE

When you witness ICE or other federal law enforcement in action, every detail counts. Use the SALUTE framework to make sure you capture what matters […]

How Indivisible Hawaiʻi got started

How IHSN founder Lisa Gibson grew Indivisible in Hawaiʻi from a small get-together at a Honolulu coffeeshop – to a force to be reckoned with.

We the people of Hawaiʻi: Our values as a statewide network

Our values at Indivisible Hawaii are guided by the spirit of Aloha and by Mālama ʻĀina: caring for the land.

Democracy 101: Know What You're Fighting For

Democracy is built on the idea that power belongs to the people, and leaders are accountable to those who serve. But democracy erodes when people […]

Your representatives in Hawaii: Who they are and where to find them

If you live in Hawaiʻi, you could have several representatives — at the federal, state, and county levels. This is how to figure out who […]

How to document and report an ICE incident

This resource tells you how to safely document an ICE enforcement action, what to capture, and what to do with what you’ve recorded.

How your business can be a safe space against ICE

Business do not need to collaborate with ICE: they can designate safe spaces on their premises, and train their staff to keep customers, guests, and […]

How the 3 levels of government work in Hawaiʻi

Voting happens at three levels in Hawaiʻi: federal, state, and local (county). Each level handles different issues.

The difference between primary and general elections in Hawaiʻi

Most US elections follow a two-step process: a primary in the summer and a general election in November. Hawaiʻi follows the same system.

How to vote in Hawaiʻi

Voting in Hawaiʻi is straightforward, and happens entirely by mail – here’s how it works in 4 easy steps.

Public Policy Action Group training

New to the Public Policy group? Watch the recording of the 2026 kickoff call to understand how it works.

Register to vote in Hawaiʻi

You can’t vote without registering first. Thankfully, this is straightforward in Hawai’i.

Know your rights vs ICE enforcement in Hawaiʻi

Learn what (not) to do when you or someone you know may encounter ICE

How a Bill Becomes Law in Hawaiʻi

This guide walks through the life of a bill from introduction to becoming law (or sometimes not).

Committee and procedural abbreviations

Quick guide to committee names, bill versions, and procedural terms you’ll see in session or in our daily State Bill Updates.

How to submit testimony to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature

We track the State Bills on specific issues, and when a hearing is scheduled, we ask you to submit testimony. This is how that works.

How to contact your representative

Find out who represents you, what their phone, email, and other details are – and when to contact them for maximum impact.

How postcarding works

Research shows that personal, handwritten postcards moves people to vote or take action in ways that ads and mass mailings can’t.

How phone banking works

A phone conversation with a real person is more persuasive than any ad, mailer, or automated message. Here’s how phone banking works.

Guide to protesting safely and peacefully

Everything you need to know to keep yourself and others safe when you join a protest.