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A Citizens鈥 Jury Verdict On The ConCon Cory Lum/Civil Beat

A Citizens鈥 Jury Verdict On The ConCon

Eighteen representative Hawaii voters were asked to consider whether to vote 鈥測es鈥 or 鈥渘o鈥 on the ballot issue. Read here to learn where they now stand.

Why I鈥檓 Voting 鈥楴o鈥 On The Proposed New Tax Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Why I鈥檓 Voting 鈥楴o鈥 On The Proposed New Tax

There would be no limit on the tax rate, and no thresholds to protect the owners of properties worth less than a million dollars.

Don’t Shirk Our Responsibility To Our Public Schools Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Don’t Shirk Our Responsibility To Our Public Schools

We all pay taxes for government services because we all benefit when they function well.

After Kavanaugh Battle, A Call For Moderation Flickr: Lorie Shaull

After Kavanaugh Battle, A Call For Moderation

This university debate coach insists his students prepare arguments on both sides of every issue. By doing so, they become less quick to attack others for their beliefs.

To Oppose A ConCon Is To Oppose Constitutional Democracy

To Oppose A ConCon Is To Oppose Constitutional Democracy

A critical function of a constitution is to limit the powers of the people鈥檚 government agents, including the Legislature.

The Poison In Our Politics Is Slowly Killing This Country Jared Rodriguez/Truthout.org

The Poison In Our Politics Is Slowly Killing This Country

Political parties are focused on winning at all costs. It is no wonder there is a loss of faith in government and so many other institutions.

Why It’s So Tough To Grow Old In Hawaii PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Why It’s So Tough To Grow Old In Hawaii

The Aloha State’s isolation and high costs of living make the challenges of serving seniors all the harder.

Switch To LED, Go Solar And Ditch The Extra Fridge鈥ㄢ Flickr: samantha celera

Switch To LED, Go Solar And Ditch The Extra Fridge鈥ㄢ

Tips, programs and incentives to help residents and businesses make smart energy choices.

Some Medical Advice For Hawaii鈥檚 Doctors Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Some Medical Advice For Hawaii鈥檚 Doctors

Physician burnout is an early indicator of health system dysfunction and failures.

Ballast Discharge Measure Won’t Protect Hawaii’s Coastal Waters PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Ballast Discharge Measure Won’t Protect Hawaii’s Coastal Waters

Hundreds of invasive species arrive accidentally in the ballast water on ships.