Catherine Pirkle
Now Is The Wrong Time To Defund Public Health Infrastructure
The United States has been gutting public health for decades and we are all paying the price.
FDR Responded To The Desperation Of His Time
Will our lawmakers show the same empathy?
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A Possible Fix For The Capitol鈥檚 Stinking Pools
Why not transform the brown water mess into a blue-green, low-maintenance dry landscape?
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Oahu-Centric Policymaking Is Still The Elephant In The Room
So often, elected officials who represent Oahu make decisions that have negative consequences for the neighbor islands.
Casinos Help Communities. Here’s Why
A well-regulated industry can have restorative effects on communities.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2016
It鈥檚 A New Day For The Hawaii GOP
Unity begins with strong leadership, starting with the Republican caucus in the state Legislature.
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My Problem With A $17 Minimum Wage
While a worker will appear to get paid more, the reality is that prices for everyday living will increase.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Let’s Think Bigger When It Comes To Governing Mauna Kea
A cultural and science center would support present and future generations of Hawaiians who work for cultural preservation, education, research, science and ecology.
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Hawaii Workers Need Immediate Economic Relief聽
A tax holiday on unemployment insurance during the pandemic and exempting the GET on groceries would do just that.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2021
Implement A Visitor Green Fee To Safeguard Our Future
Two bills in the Legislature are seeking to create a $40 fee for each visitor to Hawaii.