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Jonathan Okamura: UH Ethnic Studies Keeps Correcting Rosy Versions Of Hawaii’s Past Courtesy of Jonathan Okamura

Jonathan Okamura: UH Ethnic Studies Keeps Correcting Rosy Versions Of Hawaii’s Past

Faculty at the small department are publishing books on subjects that range from Hawaii to far afield challenging injustice and inequality.

Ben Lowenthal: Hawaii’s History Shows That Sometimes The Insurrectionists Win Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021

Ben Lowenthal: Hawaii’s History Shows That Sometimes The Insurrectionists Win

Instigators of the 1893 coup against the Hawaiian monarchy would go on to hold prominent office.

Catherine Toth Fox: Neglected Aala Park Is On Course For Revitalization Under New Initiative Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Catherine Toth Fox: Neglected Aala Park Is On Course For Revitalization Under New Initiative

A draft design includes more tree cover, wider walkways, fitness equipment, an upgrade to its skate rink and a hula mound.

Beth Fukumoto: Want To Pass A Bill? Which Of These Three Types Is It? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Beth Fukumoto: Want To Pass A Bill? Which Of These Three Types Is It?

As the Legislature convenes, legislators are considering a raft of proposed laws and must decide which to champion.

Danny De Gracia: The Truth About Why We Depend On Tourism In Hawaii

Danny De Gracia: The Truth About Why We Depend On Tourism In Hawaii

Hawaii’s regulatory framework is stacked against the mom-and-pop businesses in favor of large corporations and special interests.

Neal Milner: The Questions Being Asked About The Wildfires Are A Guide To Better Government Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Neal Milner: The Questions Being Asked About The Wildfires Are A Guide To Better Government

New leadership can be a red flag that problems will disappear from public scrutiny.

Beth Fukumoto: A Crystal Ball Won’t Work This Year. Politics And Policy Could Go Many Ways Getty Images/iStockphoto

Beth Fukumoto: A Crystal Ball Won’t Work This Year. Politics And Policy Could Go Many Ways

With elections looming, 2024 could be the most consequential year ever or it may change nothing at all.

Matthew Leonard: These Data Sets Are Ones To Watch In 2024 Getty Images/iStock

Matthew Leonard: These Data Sets Are Ones To Watch In 2024

Open data empowered communities impacted by the wildfires to navigate uncertainty. It will also inform important rebuilding decisions.

Beth Fukumoto: Marilyn Lee’s Career Is A Lesson In Maintaining Balance In Politics Courtesy: Marilyn Lee

Beth Fukumoto: Marilyn Lee’s Career Is A Lesson In Maintaining Balance In Politics

The former state representative’s success is a good reminder that you don鈥檛 need to be a proud extrovert to run for office.

Ben Lowenthal: Peter Ohashi Gracefully Rode Maui’s Waves Of Change Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Ben Lowenthal: Peter Ohashi Gracefully Rode Maui’s Waves Of Change

The life story of the longtime Upcountry resident personifies the need to embrace the ups and downs of the Valley Isle.