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Chad Blair: Tulsi Gabbard鈥檚 Unlikely Path To The Presidency Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Chad Blair: Tulsi Gabbard鈥檚 Unlikely Path To The Presidency

Was her “message of aloha” to the Honolulu City Council a dress rehearsal for a national campaign? Here’s a look at the pros and cons of her possible candidacy.

Hawaii’s Growing Latino Population Flickr: Hillsboro Chamber

Hawaii’s Growing Latino Population

It’s increased more than 80 percent since 2000. That has implications for the islands’ future.

Tom Yamachika: No, Killing A Special Fund Doesn鈥檛 Kill People

Tom Yamachika: No, Killing A Special Fund Doesn鈥檛 Kill People

Some state agencies聽need to understand that the money in these funds isn鈥檛 鈥渢heir鈥 money. It comes from taxpayers.

Is Housing Sacrificed To Attract More Tourists? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Is Housing Sacrificed To Attract More Tourists?

One gets little sense that there is a plan behind Hawaii鈥檚 tourism growth beyond sustaining it.

A Mother-To-Daughter Letter In The #MeToo Era Flickr: Ninian Reid

A Mother-To-Daughter Letter In The #MeToo Era

Warning about sexual harassment and violence, but also calling for personal courage.

Why Doesn鈥檛 Hawaii Prioritize Its Natural Resources? Flickr

Why Doesn鈥檛 Hawaii Prioritize Its Natural Resources?

We need a paradigm shift to reframe how we value our natural areas, which are big draws that boost the economy

Yep, Proud To Call Waianae Home Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Yep, Proud To Call Waianae Home

A recent arrival learns to love a neighborhood with a reputation.

Tom Yamachika: Do We Really Want Yet Another Fuel Tax? Source: Carbon Tax Center

Tom Yamachika: Do We Really Want Yet Another Fuel Tax?

Hawaii lawmakers may be considering a carbon tax, which could have unintended consequences.

Want A Healthier Hawaii? Here鈥檚 A Few Ideas Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Want A Healthier Hawaii? Here鈥檚 A Few Ideas

Employers and the government should offer incentives to get people off the couch, out of their cars and eating better food.

Why Early Civics Education Matters

Why Early Civics Education Matters

Understanding our government is important for everybody, and the lessons can’t wait until high school.