“Courage and Strength”, an exhibit at the Honolulu Museum, features portraits of military members who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.   The show is an opportunity to understand more about experiences veterans are bringing home with them.   HPR’s Noe Tanigawa offers the second in a mini-series featuring the reflections of Hawai’i-based soldiers. 

Five internationally acclaimed artists are showing intimate, personal portraits of American men and women who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.   HPR’s Noe Tanigawa visited the Honolulu Museum of Art with three service members who agreed to help the larger community understand what might be going on behind the eyes of those who have served.

The Hawai’i People's Fund was established in 1972 to provide grants for progressive grassroots social change.   In 40 years, a loose band of individuals has raised and distributed 1.5 million dollars or more across the state. 

Are you your brother’s keeper?  Some of Ayn Rand’s ideas have been touted by Libertarians and Republicans in the current election season and a film based on her 1957 book, Atlas Shrugged, is in theatres now.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa offers this look at Rand’s view of government.

The spunky Donkey Mill Art Center in Holualoa above Kona town is welcoming a fascinating artist in residence this week.  Nathalie Miebach’s playful looking work explores the intersection of art and science.  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.