Cory Lum/Civil Beat
The Kealoha Mailbox Conspiracy: 10 Years Later, Where Are We Now?
Real reform has been stymied by politicians who continue to believe that Hawaii corruption is just a few bad apples.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Danny De Gracia: Make Juneteenth A State Holiday
The feds have made it a national holiday. It’s time for Hawaii to do the same.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
Let’s Empower Hawaii鈥檚 LGBTQ+ Youth
The practice of bigotry and prejudice can be a matter of life or death.
John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2023
John Pritchett: I Do Solemnly Swear
The latest federal indictment of Donald Trump appears not to have hurt his polling numbers while helping him raise millions of dollars in his campaign to return to the White House. These charges relate to his refusal to return classified and top secret documents that he was keeping at his Florida estate.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
The Sunshine Blog: It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s Skyline!
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Naka Nathaniel photo/2023
Naka Nathaniel: Is Las Vegas The End Of The Trail For Native Hawaiians?
The upcoming CNHA conference may be the moment when Native Hawaiians conceded that the future for Native Hawaiians isn鈥檛 going to be in Hawaii.
Ben Lowenthal/Civil Beat/2023
Ben Lowenthal: Why It’s Hard To Pinpoint The End Of Slavery 鈥 Even In Hawaii
Monday is Juneteenth, which celebrates the emancipation of slaves. But the 13th Amendment has a loophole.
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Catherine Toth Fox: Hawaii Lends A Helping Hand In The Pacific Northwest
The clam garden built by the Swinomish Indians with the help of people from Hawaii and elsewhere provides lessons for our own cultural practices.
Cassie Ordonio/Civil Beat/2022
Why You Should Volunteer On A Public Board Or Commission
The experience will open up eyes and provide a better foundation for dabbling in public policy issues.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2023
The Sunshine Blog: Hawaii On The Hill Special Edition
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.