
Making A Difference: The Power of Empowered Youth
A Sustainable Hawaii Youth Leadership Initiative聽participant finds聽the sum of creativity, communication and service has an impact bigger than its individual parts.

Judges Should Have Nothing At Stake In Their Decisions
Only one verdict is appropriate for a bill proposing a constitutional amendment to allow for the election of judges: Case dismissed.

A Perspective On Bangladesh
“May Allah bless you all,” said a woman with a kind, sun-dried face.

End Of Hawaii’s Sugar Industry Offers Sweet New Opportunities
Get past the notion that only large-scale, mono-crop industrial agriculture will work here, and we can actually serve our collective best interests.

What Is Tulsi Gabbard Really Up To?
Is she just an opportunist or has she seen the progressive light?

Legislature Failed the People By Killing Pesticide Buffer Zone Bill
It’s not just outsiders who are concerned about the health effects of chemical spraying near homes and schools. It’s also parents of local children.

About Growing and Regulating Pakalolo
Rep. Marcus Oshiro responds to a Civil Beat column on lawmakers’ intent behind marijuana laws

Good Questions, Bad Answers Regarding Power Merger
As hearings continue, it becomes clearer that there are better alternatives than allowing NextEra to acquire Hawaiian Electric.

Grandpa Vs. Mom: Mother Knows Best
There’s a lot to love about Grandpa Bernie, but the presidency calls for practical leadership. Hillary’s the person for the job.

NextEra 鈥 Just Say No
Without NextEra we will at least keep the power to find solutions that make sense for us, island by island, district by district, and house by house.