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Democracy Soon To Be Gutted By Gerrymandering

Democracy Soon To Be Gutted By Gerrymandering

As reapportionment approaches, Hawaii must address the lopsided influence of Democrats in drawing election maps.

Hey, Hawaii Schools — Try Buy Local! Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2017

Hey, Hawaii Schools — Try Buy Local!

It is time that the state localize its public school food system and serve the best food in the country.

It’s Time To Prepare Our Students For A Future In Computer Science Suevon Lee/Civil Beat/2022

It’s Time To Prepare Our Students For A Future In Computer Science

Hawaii has a ways to go before every student has an equitable shot at advanced science, technology, engineering and math learning.

When It Comes To School Breakfast, We Can Do Better Flickr: Janine

When It Comes To School Breakfast, We Can Do Better

Research shows that when students eat school breakfast they have lower rates of obesity and improved attendance, behavior and grades.

Are Chemical Companies More Important Than Voters? Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat

Are Chemical Companies More Important Than Voters?

A Kauai resident struggles to find answers from lawmakers about the spraying of pesticides on his island.

Some Guidance For UH Board Of Regents On Maunakea Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Some Guidance For UH Board Of Regents On Maunakea

The problems concerning the Thirty Meter Telescope stem from an inadequate accommodation of Hawaiian culture.

Reasonable Gun Regulation For All Of Us Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Reasonable Gun Regulation For All Of Us

Here are two bills that deserve the support of both gun-control advocates and Second Amendment activists.

What Medical Aid In Dying Means to Me Cory Lum/Civil Beat

What Medical Aid In Dying Means to Me

A retired registered nurse says the law works as intended in Oregon, as it will in Hawaii.

Is There A Fair Return For Workers’ Compensation Premiums? Flickr: NEC Corporation of America

Is There A Fair Return For Workers’ Compensation Premiums?

One part of your employee medical benefits is supposed to take care of you if you get hurt on the job. But it doesn’t.

Tom Yamachika: Why Ige Wants $50M More For Budget Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Tom Yamachika: Why Ige Wants $50M More For Budget

Hawaii’s large unfunded liability items demand vision and leadership.