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Danny De Gracia: It’s Time To Pressure Hawaiʻi Lawmakers To Make Real Change Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Danny De Gracia: It’s Time To Pressure Hawaiʻi Lawmakers To Make Real Change

The public is fed up with the political and economic status quo. It’s time to channel that rage into pushing for change in the upcoming legislative session.

Kirstin Downey: This Ala Moana Cultural Gem Has Been Shut Down Way Too Long Kirstin Downey/Civil Beat/2024

Kirstin Downey: This Ala Moana Cultural Gem Has Been Shut Down Way Too Long

McCoy Pavilion was once a popular spot for festivals and community events. Its fans are eager for it to reopen.

Why Did Hawaii Democrats Link Electoral Votes To The Popular Vote? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Why Did Hawaii Democrats Link Electoral Votes To The Popular Vote?

If the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact were in effect today Hawaii’s Electoral College votes would have gone to Donald Trump.

Beth Fukumoto: What Will It Take To Elect A Woman Of Color As President? Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images

Beth Fukumoto: What Will It Take To Elect A Woman Of Color As President?

Women face hurdles to begin with but broader cultural biases about race and ethnicity create additional hazards.

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Rep. Ed Case David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Rep. Ed Case

The congressman looks ahead to budget negotiations in December, his priorities for Hawaii and a Republican governing trifecta in D.C. come January.

Routine Access To Childhood Vaccinations No Longer Guaranteed Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021

Routine Access To Childhood Vaccinations No Longer Guaranteed

Hawaii should be prepared to allocate funding for childhood vaccines in our state if federal funding is cut.

John Pritchett: Circling The Wagons John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2024

John Pritchett: Circling The Wagons

The University of Hawaii Board of Regents strongly defends the hiring of its new president — and the company that conducted the search — even though she was accused of harassment and discrimination at two previous schools.

Danny De Gracia: Newly Elected? Here’s How Not To Be Corrupted Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Danny De Gracia: Newly Elected? Here’s How Not To Be Corrupted

Anyone can run for office, but not everyone wins. Those who made it have a responsibility to work as agents of reform and positive change.

Bill 123 Is Good Housing And Climate Policy For Hawaii County David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Bill 123 Is Good Housing And Climate Policy For Hawaii County

The legislation also marks a turning point in how the island approaches demand for local workforce housing.