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Since we published "Free Speech Groundhog Day," the situation has escalated, drawing national attention. On July 8, 2026, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) took up Martin’s case. FIRE is the country's leading campus free speech watchdog. They wrote to Hawaiʻi Community College administrators and called on them to rescind the trespass warning against Libertarian Party of Hawaii and Young Americans for Liberty Chairman Austin Martin immediately. Over th

At the July 5th, 2026 Libertarian National Committee (LNC) meeting, the Resolution on Tribal and National Sovereignty was unanimously adopted. The committee acknowledged the inherent sovereignty of Native American tribal nations and the Hawaiian Kingdom, and affirmed that their sovereignty predates and supersedes the jurisdictional frameworks imposed by the United States government. It made clear the Hawaiian Kingdom's claim outranks what was placed over it in 1893. “the Libe

On June 24, 2026, the Executive Committee of the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi unanimously adopted a Resolution for State Affiliate Speech Autonomy. The resolution affirms the independence of state affiliates, challenges any claim of national authority to police affiliate communications without express bylaws authorization, and calls for written procedural standards before any affiliate can be disciplined.

Join LPHI at the Grassroot Institute's Anniversary Gala The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is celebrating its 25th anniversary of championing the values of individual liberty, economic freedom and limited, accountable government in Hawaii. To mark this milestone, Grassroot is hosting a special gala at the Sheraton Waikiki on Friday, Sept. 4, starting at 6 p.m. You're invited to join us for an evening of good food, inspiring speakers, and entertainment. This year, they will b

The gavel has come down on the 2026 Hawaii legislative session, and it was the most active, most effective session in LPHI history. From the opening day gavel on January 15 to the final adjournment on May 8, our team tracked 274 bills and 208 of those fights ended the way liberty needed them to. That's a 75.9% win rate. Roughly three victories for every loss. If you testified, called your representative, shared a blog post, donated, or simply showed up, this is your win t

No public official should enjoy a permanent shield from accountability, especially those charged with holding others accountable. The End Judicial Immunity Act is a short but bold legislative proposal designed to restore balance and protect civil liberties by ensuring that Hawaii’s courts serve the people rather than insulate those who wield power. Judicial immunity is a doctrine rooted in common law that has expanded throughout the years through federal court decisions.

The window to file as a Libertarian candidate for the 2026 elections is closing soon. Candidate filing ends on June 2, 2026. If you’ve ever considered running for office to defend liberty right here in Hawaii, now is the time to act. Thinking about running for office yourself? Contact Libertarian Party of Hawaii today! Prepare to Win We’ve made it easier than ever to get ready. Check out our Candidate Readiness Seminar featuring Aaron Toman. These resources cover the prac

Who Were the Hilo Hijackers? In the last 48 hours before the 2025 convention, we faced an excessive surge of last-minute membership applications from out of state with no prior history of engagement with our affiliate.

Resolution against war with Iran | the Libertarian Party of Hawaii This resolution was adopted by the Executive Committee of the Libertarian Party of Hawaii on April 09, 2026.

Libertarian Party of Hawaii opposes SB2868 & HB1875. It explicitly expands the exact same statutory shield framework enacted in Act 2 (SLH 2023) to protect “lawful reproductive health care services.” That Reproductive Health Protection Act was passed to shield providers and patients from out-of-state liability after Dobbs. This bill simply inserts “gender-affirming health care services” into the identical protections. It covers everything from malpractice immunity and insuran

Bylaws & Platform Committee Meeting March 16, 2026

The so-called “health care” bill, introduced in January has now passed its third hearing in the House, but there is still time to stop its Senate companion. Don’t let the innocent title fool you. This legislation is about creating a malpractice sanctuary where doctors who deliver botched gender-affirming procedures and face lawsuits elsewhere can set up shop in Hawaii with zero fear of real accountability. It supercharges the 2023 reproductive shield law for gender-affirming

Bylaws & Platform Committee Libertarian Party of Hawaii DATE: Monday, February 09, 2026 TIME: 7:00 pm HST