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Close The REIT Loophole Cory Lum/CIvil Beat

Close The REIT Loophole

Hawaii is losing out on much-needed corporate tax revenue.

Honolulu Has Serious Police Problems Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Honolulu Has Serious Police Problems

There’s a failure of political will to hold law enforcement accountable for its performance.

Lessons From Another Pandemic Flickr: Bruno Covas

Lessons From Another Pandemic

To properly combat COVID-19, it’s useful to recall how we addressed HIV/AIDS.

When It Comes To COVID, Am I Missing Something? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

When It Comes To COVID, Am I Missing Something?

A Honolulu doctor shares the many questions about Hawaii’s response to the pandemic that keep him up at night.

Campaign Corner: Transformative Choices Needed At The Legislature Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Campaign Corner: Transformative Choices Needed At The Legislature

Will Hawaii’s legislators have the courage to take us in the right direction?

When Housing Turns Political In Kailua Ahe Group

When Housing Turns Political In Kailua

Residents are frustrated and confused over a proposed affordable housing project.

Will Our Lawmakers Fight Domestic Violence? Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Will Our Lawmakers Fight Domestic Violence?

The Hawaii Legislature can do just that by protecting funding for agencies that help survivors.

It鈥檚 Never Been Safer To Enter Hawaii Hospitals Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

It鈥檚 Never Been Safer To Enter Hawaii Hospitals

Delaying care out of misplaced fear regarding COVID-19 may lead to more severe illness and complicated needs.

Tom Yamachika: The Pitfalls Of The Subcontractor Deduction Screenshot/2020

Tom Yamachika: The Pitfalls Of The Subcontractor Deduction

Hawaii lawmakers should consider doing something constructive for the construction industry and our economy.

We Must Reimagine College Guidance Programs Cory Lum/Civil Beat

We Must Reimagine College Guidance Programs

Students from disadvantaged backgrounds are often left behind in applying for college, especially in the wake of COVID-19.