April Estrellon
Honolulu Civil Beat
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Past articles by April:
What We Can Learn From Hawaii's Past Pandemics
Hawaii's monarchy was ahead of its time when it came to addressing public health. → Read More
Pod Squad: Why The US Supreme Court's Gerrymandering Decision Is So Important
Voting rights, fair elections and a crisis of confidence in government are as relevant now as they were during the tumultuous 1960s and 1970s. → Read More
Pod Squad: Climate Change Meets The Arts
A historic house in Honolulu sets the scene for a discussion of how the humanities can help address global warming. → Read More
Pod Squad: Meeting Trump's Immigration Policies With ' Resistance and Resilience'
Marielena Hincapie, head of the National Immigration Law Center, said it is a time of great fear and trauma in many immigrant communities. → Read More
VIDEO: What Is A Carbon Tax?
Climate and economic experts believe carbon taxes can change consumer habits and slow down the effects of climate change. → Read More
Pod Squad: Save Our Sharks
We discuss legislation that would prohibit the intentional killing of sharks and manta rays in Hawaii waters. → Read More
Pod Squad: Helping Men In Their Crucial First Weeks Out Of Prison
First Lap helps former inmates make successful transitions — with no government funding. → Read More
Pod Squad: Hawaii's 'Vaping Epidemic'
Public health advocate Trish La Chica talks about legislative efforts to keep young people healthier. → Read More
Pod Squad: Trevor Ozawa — ‘I Bring An Independent Voice To This Community’
Social issues, the environment and public safety including homelessness top the District 4 candidate's concerns. → Read More
Pod Squad: Tommy Waters Says Homelessness Is The Issue In Council Race
The Honolulu City Council candidate discussed his upcoming rematch with Trevor Ozawa for the District 4 seat. → Read More
Pod Squad: When You're Not In A Union, There's A Retirement Crisis
A Senate bill would help by establishing a private-sector retirement savings program. But some employers are opposing it. → Read More
Pod Squad: Kai Kahele Is Already Running For Congress. Here's Why
The Hawaii state senator from the Big Island is highly critical of opponent Tulsi Gabbard's meeting with Syrian president Assad. → Read More
Pod Squad: In Hawaii, Men Still Earn More Than Women
The AAUW offers scholarships to help women and girls mitigate the wage gap, which has only widened locally. → Read More
Pod Squad: Why Does Hawaii Have So Many People Behind Bars?
A new task force makes clear that the state has had the wrong criminal justice policy for the past 40 years. → Read More
Pod Squad: The Social Enterprise Of Breadfruit Ice Cream
It's one example of a product that supports the work of providing job training and placement for formerly homeless people. → Read More
Pod Squad: Teaching Theater In The Marshall Islands
Dan Kelin of the Honolulu Theatre for Youth thrives on collaboration and telling stories with the Marshallese. → Read More
Pod Squad: Honolulu Rail CEO Promises Passenger Service In 2020
Andrew Robbins, executive director of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, foresees "interim service" from East Kapolei to Aloha Stadium. → Read More
Pod Squad: Have You Tried A Biki Yet?
Many Honolulu residents and visitors have, and Bikeshare Hawaii's new executive director explains why. → Read More
Pod Squad: Teachers Union Leader Makes Case For ConAm
Corey Rosenlee argues why the state should be allowed to levy a surcharge on property taxes to help pay for education. → Read More
Hawaii Civics 101: Independent Candidates
Why is is so hard to run -- and win -- as an independent Hawaii? → Read More