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01/23/2025
Protecting Hawaii from Extreme Federal Policies: The Role of State Government and Geographic Isolation
Hawaii occupies a unique position in the United States, not just geographically but politically and culturally. As the only state composed entirely of islands, it sits in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, thousands of miles away from the mainland. This isolation has shaped Hawaii’s identity and presents an opportunity for the state government—including the governor, state house, and state senate—to adopt policies that shield its residents from the potential harms of extreme federal initiatives, such as those driven by right-wing or oligarchic principles. Furthermore, Hawaii’s history of colonization and annexation provides a moral and legal foundation for the state to take proactive action in protecting its people and environment.
Protecting Hawaii from Extreme Federal Policies: The Role of State Government and Geographic Isolation Hawaii occupies a unique position in the United States
