Rediscovering The Hawaii Observer: A Legacy Of Bold Local Journalism
A UH project brings to life age-old debates over land, identity and corruption, including progress made and challenges that remain.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Needs A Continuous Legislative Session
The intermittent nature of the schedule hampers lawmakers’ ability to concentrate on their primary responsibilities.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Managing Tourism Requires More Than A Change Of Organization
None of the Legislature’s bills regarding the HTA explicitly requires or encourages more community-based tourism.
Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022
Josh Green Can Find Inspiration In Past Inaugural Addresses
The new governor of Hawaii would do well to consider the words of his eight predecessors.
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Hawaii’s System Of Public Funding For Elections Doesn’t Work
It’s time to consider full public funding, super-match programs and citizen vouchers.
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.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
People Must Have A Real Voice In The Future Of Hawaii Tourism
Two recent surveys show widespread support for the overhaul of an industry many feel is out of control.
Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2020
What Does Hawaii’s Primary Turnout Mean For Future Elections?
Hawaii registered 150,000 more voters in 2020. But only time will tell whether political enthusiasm is finally here to stay.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Introducing The Civic Virtue And Sunshine Grade Book!
It’s long past time to encourage and clarify how our government can be as open as possible.