World Can't Wait Contingent in the MLK Day Parade

2,000 people marched from Magic Island to Kapiolani Park in this year's MLK Day Parade; many more thousands watched from the sidewalks along the route.


World Can't Wait-Hawai`i had a strong contingent:  Joel freestyled from the flatbed truck, accompanied to the beat of drummers, the huge drone replica flew above the truck, and banners linked the drone war on people around the world with the epidemic of police brutality and murder.  Marchers held signs opposing police brutality, the U.S's use of drones for warfare and surveillance, and for the freedom of Palestinians. 

Many people along the route clapped or moved to the drums and when Joel rapped out "Hands Up! Down't Shoot!" many raised their hands in an international show of solidarity with the victims of police brutality and murder.   Folowing are just a few photos:

Put on Your Marching Shoes!

Coming Up:


Sunday, January 11, 3pm
Talk by Ann Wright
"Shut Down Guantanamo NOW!"
at Revolution Books

On the 13th Anniversary of the opening of the notorious Guantanamo Prison, Ann Wright will speak about the current status of the prison, the condition of the remaining prisoners, and the U.S. government's "torture report".  Her talk will be preceded by a showing of the short video:  "Where is Fahd".  For more facts about Guantanamo read Things People Should Know About Guantanamo


Sunday, January 18, 3pm
Film Screening:  "Obvious Child"
at Revolution Books

January 22 is the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision and the right-wing fanatics are gearing up to use the full power of a Republican House and Senate to overturn it.   World Can't Wait-Hawai`i will have a march on the 22nd (see below) but we urge you to join us at this totally hilarious and heartbreaking abortion-themed film.   If you've seen the film, see it again!  If you've never seen it, don't miss it.


Monday, January 19, 9am at Magic Island
Join our Contingent in the MLK Day Parade!
Ferguson is Everywhere!
Black Lives Matter!
#We Can't Breathe!


Outraged by police brutality and police murder?   Encouraged by the emerging movement of resistance?   Be part of it by joining our contingent at the MLK Day Parade! 

Gather at Magic Island by 9am.  We'll have a flatbed truck with big blue earth flags so we'll be easy to find.  You can ride on the flatbed, walk in the contingent, skate or skateboard.   Bring your family!   Make signs and put together a huge crew of friends, neighbors and family members!  If your kids are too small to walk the route bring  stroller or wagon.   Bring your drums and noisemakers and join an impromptu drumming group on the truck.   Make this fun, visible and energetic!

The parade goes from Magic Island to Kapiolani Park on Kalakaua Avenue.  There's a Unity Rally at the park with entertainment, booths and food.   However, our truck will also be returning to Ala Moana Park immediately after the parade if you want to go back to get your car. 

Remember your water and sunscreen!


Thursday, January 22, 4pm-6pm
Gather in front of the State Capitol
Signholding from 4pm-4:30
March through downtown begins at 4:30pm


Across the country, women's right to abortion is in a state of emergency – and the future of women hangs in the balance. Having and raising a child can be a wonderful thing. But, forcing women to have children against their will is a form of enslavement.

This January 22nd, the anniversary of the legalization of abortion, there will be huge “March for Life” actions in DC and San Francisco.   Anti-Choice forces will also be holding a rally at the State Capitol on the 22nd and we'll be holding signs along Beretania.   Then at 4:30 we'll leave the Capitol and head for Bishop as people leave their office buildings with our demand:  "Abortion On Demand and Without Apology."   Join us!  Refuse to allow the right-wing fanatics to claim the high moral ground or go unopposed in the broad stage of society and calling out to millions to join in this fight for a woman's right to choice!.

Signholding Saturday at Obama's residence!
9am - 11am, Saturday Dec 20th
Corner of North Kalaheo & Kailuana
(near Aikahi Park Shopping Center

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Drones - Torture - Guantanamo - Demilitarization....
Get your signs ready and join us Saturday!

Even while the world is reeling from the disclosure of some of the details of the U.S. torture program, drones are continuing to drop on the people of Iraq, Pakistan and Yemen. Drones are constantly buzzing over the Gaza Strip, creating an atmosphere of fear.

  Some are decrying the use of torture during the Bush administration, but little is being said about the Obama's drone program or Obama's "kill list" - all of which continue. Individuals targeted by drones have no opportunity to defend themselves; civilians in the vicinity of the assassination are written off as "collateral damage! Join us to demand that torturers be prosecuted. Join us in demanding an end to drone killing and surveillance.

 Whatever your issue, join us this Saturday!

 World Can't Wait-Hawai`i will bring some posters you can use or come with your own. We suggest parking at Aikahi Shopping Center and walking back toward Kailua along Kalaheo (Kailuana is only a few blocks away, just across the bridge). Contact your friends to car-pool. A car will leave the Revolution Books parking lot at 8:15 am if you need a ride -- but seats are limited so we suggest you e-mail worldcantwaithawaii@yahoo.com to make sure there's space.

October 22nd

National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality!

 

In Honolulu:

 

9am-noon at UH-Manoa; meet on McCarthy Mall

Banner drops, Displays, Leafleting

 

6pm:   March Against Police Brutality

Waikiki

Meet in front of the Honolulu Zoo

 

What kind of society do you want to live in?

Police brutality and police murder are daily occurrences, yet brutal, murdering cops are almost never punished for their crimes;

In Honolulu, HPD shot their weapons at a "suspect" 22 times in a 50 month period; 11 of these shootings were fatal.  This is 4 times the national average, even though Hawai`i's rate of violent crime is one of the lowest in the U.S.

Of 148 complaints of police brutality against HPD, only 5 were sustained; none of the complaints for "unnecessary use of a deadly weapon" was sustained. 

WE SAY NO MORE!

BRING THE SPIRIT OF FERGUSON TO HONOLULU!

Forum on Mass Incarceration & Police Terror~

Global Action Day Against the Use of Drones for Surveillance & Killing
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Protest & Signholding at the Corner of Kapahulu & Kapiolani
(in front of the Honolulu Zoo)
9:30am - 11am
Co-sponsored by World Can't Wait-Hawai`i & The Coalition for Justice in Palestine

The U.S. is using weaponized drones to drop bombs and conduct surveillance in Iraq, Yemen, Pakistan Syria, and Somalia; 
Police Departments in the US are acquiring drones for surveillance within the U.S.;
The U.S. is using the "immigrant border crisis" to acquire even more drones;
Israel is using drones for killing and surveillance in Palestine;
Germany is planning to install 100 drone air bases
and drones are proliferating globally.

If you're outraged by use of drones for killing and surveillance join us on Saturday!

The No Drones Network (www.nodronesnetwork.blogspot.com) and KnowDrones (www.knowdrones.com) have issued a call for a global day of action against drone killing and surveillance on Saturday, October 4th.

For an excellent article on the Obama's drone plan in Iraq and Syria see:  http://www.worldcantwait.net/index.php/obama/8575-obama-war-model-widespread-systematic-use-of-drones-in-iraq-Syria

Our Saturday protest (with our big drone replica) will be seen by tourists, as well as local residents headed for the beach and Zoo.   We'll have signs - or bring your own!  

 

Thursday, August 14:  The Judge in the trial of Christopher Deedy acquitted Deedy of murdering Kollin Elderts and declared a hung jury with regard to the remaining charges of manslaughter and assault.   On August 29th she is to report on the status of the case and whether there will be a re-trial, or whether it will be dismissed.

Friday, August 15th:  About 100 people responded to a call made by the Coalition for Justice for Kollin Elderts and gathered in front of the Honolulu Zoo for a rally and a march through Waikiki. 

Before the march, statements by organizers called on people to continue to fight for justice for Kollin Elderts, and against racism everywhere.  The murder of Kollin Elderts was linked to the epidemic of police brutality across the U.S., and especially to the recent murders of Eric Garner in New York and Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.  

Carrying signs reading "Justice for Kollin Elderts:  Victim of Racism," along with placards with the pictures of Elderts, Garner and Brown, the crowd took off along Kalakaua Avenue chanting:  "Justice! Justice! Justice for Kollin Elderts" and "Ku`e" as an agitator linked the murder of Kollin Elderts with the murders of Eric Garner and Michael Brown and called on people along the route to join the march. Many tourists were stunned that in Hawai`i - a place praised for racial harmony - they would be faced with demonstrators protesting murder by law enforcement and a racist system.  

About 60 people gradually swelled to almost 100 as local people, a Black family, a homeless man, and others joined in.   A street performer along the route shared his own story about Kollin:  how Kollin had always stopped to put money in his hat and had complimented him on his performance.   A Kailua man who knew Kollin from his high school days recalled Kollin fondly saying:  "That agent gotta pay for murder."   A man from St. Louis, and with family in Ferguson, said he was calling home each day to hear more about the demonstrators there, but never expected to see Michael Brown's picture at a protest in Hawai`i. 

As the march neared the Kuhio McDonald's where Kollin was murdered, Jon Osorio picked up the bullhorn and began singing "Hawai`i Aloha" as many in the crowd joined in and then stopped in front of McDonald's for a quieter time to remember Kollin's life.  

Then the march took off again, returning to Kalakaua Avenue for a noisy return to the park. 

The rally and march were both covered by local and national media and reports were carried on the evening news as well as the Star-Advertiser.   Following are some photos:


(photo by Ed Greevy)


(photo by Ed Greevy)


(photo by Ed Greevy)

DEEDY ACQUITTED OF MURDER! MARCH IN WAIKIKI FRIDAY AT 6PM

Subject: MARCH FOR JUSTICE FOR KOLLIN ELDERTS FRIDAY @ 6PM!

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State Department Federal Agent is guilty of MURDER!

The Judge in the trial of Christopher Deedy just announced that the jury has ended deliberations.   Deedy is ACQUITTED of murder but there's a hung jury on the charges of manslaughter, two degrees of assault, and intention to use a deadly weapon.   She will make a ruling on August 29th as to how the case will proceed. This could result in a 3rd trial on the charges of manslaughter or the assaults, or dismissal.   The defense is already arguing that a 3rd trial would be too expensive.

This is an outrage! It is urgent that we continue to demand Justice for Kollin Elderts and that Agent Deedy be charged with murder!   It is now up to US!

Come to a March for justice for Kollin Elderts on Friday evening. Assemble at the Honolulu Zoo at 6pm with your signs and your noisemakers. The march will go down Kalakaua Avenue where thousands will witness our rage demand for justice. Many will be tourists coming to "paradise" to escape, but tomorrow night they must confront the reality. Whether in New York City, Ferguson, or Honolulu, Black and Brown youth are being targeted by the murderous enforcers of this racist system! This cannot be allowed to continue!  We say:  NO MORE!

 Our hearts go out to the family of Kollin Elderts. The family has experienced the sorrow and pain of having their beloved son, brother, nephew and cousin killed by an agent of this racist system. They have endured the lies that have been told about Kollin. They have suffered through two trials - forced to relieve the murder again and again while hoping that there will finally be justice. Today was a tremendous disappointment for them. We don't know if any of the family will be attending tomorrow evenings march but they have voiced their support for the action.

Protest Against John Kerry and U.S. Support of the Israel's Assault on Palestine

It was 11am and as invited guests signed in and went through heavy security prior to John Kerry's arrival at the East-West Center on the University of Hawai`i campus, more than a 100 protesters began gathering in front of the center. Most held signs in solidarity with the people of Palestine:  "Free Palestine," "End U.S. Support for Israel," "U.S. Support for Israel = Death in Gaza," "De-Occupy Hawai`i; De-Occupy Palestine" and many more.  A colorful 12-foot banner read:  "Kerry:  You Have Blood on Your Hands!  End U.S. Support for Israel.!   A small group of Hawaiian nationalists held a "Free Hawai`i" banner. 

The protest was remarkable for its diversity, its passion, and its energy.  

Before Kerry arrived more than 8 speakers took the microphone at a short rally  Their statements were short, strong, and clear..  A young Palestinian speaker spoke of her own personal experience, emphasizing that Israel's current assault on Gaza does not have to do with differences in religion, or history, but is instead political.  A representative from Aloha No ka ʻĀina (MANA) condemned Israel's occupation of Palestine and assault on Gaza, as well as the occupation and militarization of Hawai`i.  A UH student from the Middle East called on faculty and students to come together in support of the Palestinian people.   Rev. Neal McPherson, a member of Friends of Sabeel and F.A.C.E, denounced Israel's immoral and unjust war against the people of Palestine.  World Can't Wait-Hawai`i activists exposed Kerry's hypocrisy and called for protesters to hold him, as well as the Obama administration, accountable for war crimes.

As Kerry's caravan approached at nearly 1pm and attempted to sneak into the back side of the East-West Center, protesters maneuvered into positions where their signs couldn't be missed, chanting:  "John Kerry, You Can't Hide - We Charge You With Genocide" and "From the River to the Sea, "Palestine Must Be Free."   Kerry couldn't have missed the signs and chants (which most of the mainstream media refused to cover or even acknowledge). 

That more than 100 people came out during the workday, and when UH was not in session, gave evidence to the strength many in Hawai`i have with the Palestinian people. 

Following are a few photos:

Two Urgent Actions Coming Up!

There have been a number of changes to times.  Please check carefully!

JOHN KERRY:   End U.S. Support for Israeli War Crimes!
Wednesday, August 13, 11:30am
Kennedy Theater - across from the East West Center

John Kerry will speak to an invited-only crowd at the East-West Center soon after noon on Wednesday.  Prior to his talk there will be a rally in front of Kennedy Theater, followed by signholding.   Be there by 11:30am!   You can park at the lower campus parking lot for $6.  Be sure to allow enough time to walk to the East-West Center.

This action was called by the Hawai`i Coalition for Justice in Palestine.  There is more information on facebook (Hawai`i Coalition for Justice in Palestine).   You can also scroll down to one of our earlier blogs for more info. 

JUSTICE FOR KOLLIN ELDERTS!

The Jury in the trial of Christopher Deedy is continuing its deliberations today.  A verdict may be announced at any time.   We are calling for people to respond as follows:

*  Go to State Court (Punchbowl & Halekauwila) on the afternoon the verdict is announced to support the Elderts family if you're able.

*  IF THE VERDICT IS ANYTHING LESS THAN MANSLAUGHTER (i.e. acquittal, hung jury, or assault), there will be a march in Waikiki on the day after the verdict.   Assemble in front of the Honolulu Zoo at 6pm for a march through Waikiki.   Bring signs. 

August 5th Protest

On August 5th the Hawai`i Coalition for Justice in Palestine held its 4th protest at the corner of Atkinson & Ala Moana Blvds.   About 60 people held signs visible to the thousands of motorists who were headed in and out of Waikiki. 

On August 13th the Coalition has put out a call for a protest calling for an end to U.S. Support for Israeli War Crimes when John Kerry speaks at the East West Center.  The exact time is still unknown and will be announced on this site as soon as it is known.   

For more info on the demo on August 13th, as well as the call for a response to the verdict in the Christopher Deedy case, scroll down to the next blog.  Following are a few photos from August 5th.

 

Date: August 7, 2014
Subject: Urgent Calls to Action!

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Following are two Calls to Action. The first is a protest to End U.S. Support of Israel; the second is to respond to the verdict of Christopher Deedy. '

Protest and Rally!
End U.S. Support for Israel!
John Kerry: You have the blood on your hands!
Wednesday, August 13 (time to be announced)
In front of Kennedy Theatre (across from the East-West Center)

John Kerry is the front-man for the Obama administration's support for Israeli war crimes in Palestine. He has repeatedly reassured Israel of the U.S.'s support for their war crimes. He announced the U.S. was providing Israeli with additional military support, including mortar ammunition that even the U.S. military describes as "imprecise," even as civilians were being murdered by those same weapons.

John Kerry will speak at the East-West Center on his return from a Asia-Pacific tour that includes talks in Burma, Australia, and the Solomon Islands (tour). The tour focuses on U.S. relations with ASEAN countries, especially U.S.-Australia military relations designed to strengthen U.S. control in the region.

This protest, called by Hawai`i Coalition for Justice in Palestine, will hold John Kerry and the US administration responsible for supporting war crimes against Palestine, and connect these to conditions of Occupation in Palestine and the Pacific. Prior to the protest there will be a rally with speakers from Movement for Aloha No ka ʻĀina (MANA), World Can't Wait, Friends of Sabeel, and UH-M (among others). More info is available on Facebook at "Hawaii Coalition for Justice in Palestine." The specific time of John Kerry's remarks at the East-West Center has not been announced but we expect it to be in the late afternoon or early evening. Watch for updates.
 

Justice for Kollin Elderts!

The trial of Christopher Deedy has ended and the jury is now in deliberations. A verdict could come be announced at any time.

World Can't Wait-Hawai`i urges everyone who can to go to the Courthouse (Punchbowl & Halekauwila) between 4-6 on the afternoon of the verdict to support the Elderts family regardless of the verdict.

If the verdict is anything other than murder or manslaughter (i.e. acquittal or assault) there World Can't Wait-Hawai`i is calling for a protest demanding JUSTICE FOR KOLLIN ELDERTS on the day after the verdict. Gather in front of the Honolulu Zoo with your signs, banners, drums, and noisemakers. We will march through Waikiki. (A few T-shirts are still available at Revolution Books for $5) More information will be sent out shortly and we'll send an alert as soon as we hear the verdict. Check your e-mail regularly

August 5 - Protest to End U.S.-Backed Israeli War Crimes!

Tuesday, August 5, 4-6pm
Protest to End U.S. Support for Israeli War Crimes Against Occupied Palestine

On each of the past three Tuesdays more than 100 people have come out to protest Israel's vicious assault on Gaza.   About 70 people marched from the State Capitol to the corner of Atkinson & Ala Moana holding signs, drumming, and chanting.  At Ala Moana/Atkinson they joined about 30 more who were holding signs.

What's happening in Gaza is Genocide!  Three UN refugee centers bombed.  More than 1.8 million people trapped in conditions that have been compared to those of the Warsaw Ghetto.   People told by Israel to flee their homes to refugee centers, where they are then bombed by Israel!   More than 1400 dead.  More than 8,200 wounded..  More than 80% of the casualties are civilians.  Drones flying overhead 24-7, creating an atmosphere of constant fear.

At the same time, the U.S. shamelessly re-arms Israel with military weaponry even their own generals describe as "imprecise."   In our names!

Silence = Complicity!   Speak out everywhere -- in your churches, in your classrooms, among your friends and at your workplace.  Urge people to join the weekly actions to publicly speak out against U.S./Israeli war crimes!    Write letters to the editors.  Call the media to demand that they cover the demonstrations (news of local protests has been notably missing!

Following are a few photos from the last march.

Protest on Tuesday, July 29th!

March to End U.S. Support for
Israeli War Crimes Against Occupied Palestine
Tuesday, July 29, 4-6pm
Gather at the State Capitol by 4pm

On each of the last two Tuesdays, more than 100 people responded to a call to protest at the corners of Atkinson/Ala Moana that was sent out by the AdHoc Coalition made up of community members, activists and academics.

This week's action will be a march. Gather at the State Capitol at 4. The march begins promptly at 4:15. Bring signs if you have them. The march will end at the corner of Ala Moana and Atkinson, where they will join others holding signs there. 

Those not marching, meet up to demonstrate/sign-wave from 4-6pm at the corners of Ala Moana and Atkinson Boulevards where you'll be joined by marchers. Some rides will be provided to take people back to the Capitol. 

World Can't Wait-Hawai`i is organizing sign-making at Revolution Books on Sunday from 12-4pm. Some big pens, paints, brushes, and poster board will be provided but feel free to bring more. Stop by for a few minutes or for a few hours. Revolution Books is at 2626 So. King Street (between Puck's Alley & 7-11. Drive into the King Street entrance to Puck's Alley and take a quick right. Parking in front is free. 

People of conscience cannot remain silent! Israel is guilty of war crimes againt the people of Occupied Palestine and is enabled by United States financial support of over $3 billion in aid per year. Today a U.N. sponsored refugee center in Gaza was bombed, killing 15 people and wounding 80 more.   Silence = Complicity!

In protesting, we join together with Palestinians and the international community in opposing Israel’s violations of international law. Our tax dollars are supporting Israel’s massacre of the Palestinian residents of Gaza, the bombing of hospitals and homes, the use of illegal weapons, and the destruction of the infrastructure in which the 1.8 million people of Gaza are imprisoned, with no way to leave, and without adequate water or power. As of Wednesday, there have been over 700 killed; one-third of these have been children. These are war crimes, and crimes against humanity. For the latest update from the Ad Hoc Coalition visit "March Against U.S. Support for Israeli War Crimes in Occupied Gaza on Facebook

U.S. Support for Israel = Death in Gaza!  

ACTION ON TUESDAY!

Tuesday, July 22, 4-6pm
Action To End U.S. Support for Israeli Crimes in Occupied Palestine!

An AdHoc Coalition of community members, activists and academics will hold a demonstration against war crimes that Israel is imposing on occupied Palestine utilizing United States financial support of over $3 billion in aid per year. The event will be held on Tuesday July 22nd from 4-6pm at the corners of Ala Moana and Atkinson Boulevards.

 Last Tuesday's action brought out more than 100.  The number exceeded organizers' expectations and diversity was remarkable.  People from dozens of ethnicities.  Young mothers with infants.  Children with theirown signs made with crayons.  Seniors in their 70's and 80's sitting in folding chairs and young men carrying banners.    Christians, Muslims, Jews, Atheists and Buddhists stood together to demand an end to U.S. Support for Israel's war crimes.  

 

Come out this Tuesday to grow our numbers and send an even strong message to the thousands of people who pass this corner in trolley cars, trucks, cars, and on foot. 

 

There's parking at Ala Moana but come early to find a space (limited since construction).  There's generally parking in Ala Moana Park but it may be a longer walk. 

 

 

  

July 15, 4-6pm, Ala Moana Blvd & Atkinson Intersection
(near Ala Moana Shopping Center)
Note: This is a venue change from the Federal Bldg.
Emergency Protest Aganst the Bombing of Gaza!
US + Israel Collusion = DEATH in Gaza!

As Israeli "made in the USA" bombs rain down on the people of Gaza, people in the U.S. from all political perspectives, religious faiths, and walks of life need to be OUT IN THE STREETS!

At least 150 Palestinians have been killed since July 8, most of them women and children. More than 1,000 have been wounded, the majority of them children, and medical supplies are dwindling. If your heart is sickened by what Palestinians are living and dying through right now, let us confront - and act to help many more people confront - the fact that all this violence and murder is only happening because Israel acts with the full backing of the United States. 

An Ad Hoc Coalition of community members, activists and academics will hold a demonstration against war crimes that Israel is imposing on occupied Palestine utilizing United States diplomatic cover and financial support of over $3 billion in aid per year. The event will be held on Tuesday July 15th from 4-6pm at the corners of Ala Moana and Atkinson Boulevards.

Times for Friday's action for Justice for Kollin Elderts have changed because the trial now going on.  Instead of signholding at the front of Iolani Palace from 12-12:45, the signholding will be at the 1st Circuit Court after the march.   Here's the updated schedule:

11-11:30 Pule, welcome by the Elderts family, and announcements

11:45 March to Honolulu DSS, 999 Bishop Street, Honolulu DSS Office

12:00 Elderts family deliver petition with Sponsors
12:15  Following the Delivery of the first 1000 signatures in the petition the Elderts family will make a brief Press statement

12:30 March on Courthouse, Punchbowl

1:15 Courthouse, Punchbowl. Statements from Sponsors and Q&A time for sponsors and Elderts Family

 

Demand Justice for Kollin Elderts!
Rally, Signholding, March & Press Conference
Friday, July 11, 11am-2pm
Gather at Iolani Palace

On November 5, 2011 U.S. State Department Special Agent Christopher Deedy shot and killed a 23 year-old Hawaiian man, Kollin Elderts, at point blank range at a Waikiki McDonald’s restaurant. The first trial of Agent Deedy ended with a hung jury in August 2013. This was an outrage! The facts in this case are simple: Agent Deedy was drunk and packing his service weapon, which he used to kill an unarmed man. However, Agent Deedy has an entire racist system backing him up. Deedy is still working for the State Department, which is providing for his support.

The re-trial of Christopher Deedy began this morning. There will be an action tomorrow (Friday) from 11am-2pm. Because the trial has begun there have been some changes in plans.

Assemble at the Ahu at Iolani Palace at 11am, where there will be a short rally and orientation,  (The ahu is on the right hand side of the King Street entrance to the Palace.)

A march will go from the Palace to the Diplomatic Security Office (999 King Street at the corner of Bishop/King) to deliver a petition demanding justice for Kollin Elderts. There will be a short press conference, which will include members of the Elderts family, after the petition is delivered.

The march will then proceed to the First Circuit Court (Punchbowl and Halekauwila), where there will be another press conference and signholding.

 Bring water and sunscreen. We'll have some signs or you can bring your own.

Only the people can provide justice for Kollin Elderts. Stand in solidarity with the family of Kollin Elderts and show our commitment to fight for justice for Kollin Elderts!

[Organized by Elderts Ohana, Kihei Soli Niheu's Ohana, Ohana Koa-NFIP, Parents of Murdered Children, Movement for Aloha No ka ʻĀina (MANA), Aloha Aina no Ko'olauloa, World Can't Wait-Hawai`i

"Justice for Kollin Elderts" T-shirts!

JUSTICE FOR KOLLIN ELDERTS!
T-shirt now available ($5)

Jury selection in the trial of Christopher Deedy is set to begin next week (pending pre-trial motions, including Deedy's Motion to Dismiss). An article on the status of the motion to dismiss, as well as jury selection, is in today's Star-Advertiser.

World Can't Wait Hawai`i has silk-screened a "Justice for Kollin Elderts" T-shirt which is now available for $5 each (the cost of the materials). The T-shirt is white with black lettering and photo. Buy one for yourself, your family, and your friends. Shirts are available in S, M, Lg, and XLg, (We had XXL but they're already gone and we'll be printing more within the next couple of weeks.   You can currently buy them at Revolution Books (all proceeds to World Can't Wait-Hawai`i to cover the cost of producing the shirt).   

 There's a quantity discount (10 shirts = $45).   If you would like us to mail you 10 shirts the cost will be $50.   Send a check for $50 to World Can't Wait-Hawaii, P.O. Box 11225, Honolulu, HI  96828   If you have any questions e-mail us at worldcantwaithawaii@lava.net.

Many people have forgotten that Deedy's previous trial for the murder of Kollin Elderts ended in a hung jury and is being re-tried.  Wearing this shirt is a way you can initiate conversation with people about what's happening, and why they need to demand justice for Kollin Elderts.

As more information is available we'll send info about the re-trial and planned actions.   If you aren't already on the World Can't Wait-Hawaii e-list, send us an e-mail asking us to add your name. 

Join the World Can't Wait Contingent in the Pride Parade

Join the World Can't Wait Contingent
in the 2014 Honolulu Pride Parade
Saturday, June 7
Meet at Magic Island by 9:30 am
(look for our blue world flag)

Chelsea Manning (born Bradley Manning), is a U.S. Army soldier and whistleblower who leaked documents to Wikileaks in 2010. The documents exposed the crimes of the U.S. Government in Iraq to millions. Chelsea is a whistleblower, whose courageous actions inspired people around the world.


Chelsea was arrested, held in solitary confinement,and then sentenced in August 2013 to 35 years in prison for telling the truth about U.S. crimes. Soon after that Manning announced that she was a trans woman.    This year Chelsea Manning was chosen as the Honorary Grand Marshal of the San Francisco Pride Parade - the largest pride parade in the world. Last year the Chelsea Manning contingent in the SF parade numbered 1,500! This year there will be Support Chelsea Manning contingents in Pride parades around the world. Our contingent will honor Chelsea Manning for her courage: There is no pride in killing people in other countries!     

 Join World Can't Wait-Hawai`i's contingent in Hawai`i's Pride Parade on Saturday. We'll have a truck decorated with signs supporting Chelsea. Our lead banner will read "Humanity and the Planet Come First." You can walk, ride on our truck, or bring your bicycle, scooter or skateboard. Bring your own signs speaking out against justice of any kind - or pick up one of ours. The parade will leave Magic Island at 10am before marching to Kapiolani Park via Kalakaua.   

 Thousands of people participate in Honolulu's Pride Parade, and thousands more line the street. Make your voices heard!       We'll have water on the truck; bring your own sunscreen. The truck will be returning to Magic Island immediately after the parade so you can get a ride back to the park if you like. There will be a Pride Festival at Kapiolani Park from 11am-4pm.