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Create Task Force To End Invisibility, Abuse Of Filipino Women Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Create Task Force To End Invisibility, Abuse Of Filipino Women

They represent nearly one-third of all domestic violence victims in Hawaii.

Climate Change Requires Policy Change Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2016

Climate Change Requires Policy Change

If we want our politicians to act, they need to hear from us.

Use Common Sense In Vape Flavor Ban Debate Flicker: Lindsay Fox at EcigaretteReviewed.com

Use Common Sense In Vape Flavor Ban Debate

The only sensible way to keep Hawaii鈥檚 youth safe is through enforcement, not with new laws.

Working Families Need Help, Not Gamesmanship Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Working Families Need Help, Not Gamesmanship

There is no good reason for the House and Senate to be at loggerheads over the minimum wage and the Earned Income Tax Credit bills.

The Big Winner From Honolulu鈥檚 Bill 41? The Hotel Industry Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

The Big Winner From Honolulu鈥檚 Bill 41? The Hotel Industry

It will take a heavy toll on legal short-term rental owners, many of whom struggle to make ends meet on Oahu.

Hawaii Legislature Should Improve Earned Income Tax Credit Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaii Legislature Should Improve Earned Income Tax Credit

Tens of thousands of low- to middle-income families will get tax refunds through the EITC.

How Molokai Can Respond To Tourism, Gentrification And Inequity Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

How Molokai Can Respond To Tourism, Gentrification And Inequity

As the world’s special places continue to disappear, this island home鈥檚 ability to cling to its values is of important relevance.

Saving Maalaea Bay Is Maui County’s Responsibility File Photo

Saving Maalaea Bay Is Maui County’s Responsibility

Veto-proof council support is needed for a regional wastewater sewer system and treatment plant.

Don鈥檛 Water Down Law Helping Inmates Reenter Society Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Don鈥檛 Water Down Law Helping Inmates Reenter Society

The Hawaii Legislature should not pass House Bill 2169, which disregards the success of reentry programs nationally.

Fred Dodge Made A Difference In Leeward Oahu Doris Segal Matsunaga

Fred Dodge Made A Difference In Leeward Oahu

His children continue his work and love of aina, peace and justice.