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				Can A Framework For K-12 Schools Guide Us Through Perilous Political Times?
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The state Office of Elections has added a Rumors Vs. Facts page on its website to combat widespread disinformation.
          
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				Chad Blair: What Do Hawaii’s Political Parties Stand For?
Surprise! Democrats and Republicans have starkly different viewpoints. Greens and Libertarians do, too.
          
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				Scott Nago: Running Hawaii’s Elections In An Age Of Trump-Inspired Skepticism
Everybody wants fair voting, says the state elections chief, but that’s pretty much the end of the common ground in this political landscape.
          
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				The Sunshine Blog: You’ve Got Mail
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
          
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				The Sunshine Survey: Special Interests Have Too Much Influence In Government
And almost 70% want full disclosure of all campaign contributions and lobbying work.
          
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				The Sunshine Blog: Les Kondo Wants To Set The Record Straight
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
          
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				The Sunshine Blog: Election Challenges Dismissed As Fundraisers Ramp Up
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
          
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				Chad Blair: Why Can’t We Vote For Who We Want In Hawaii’s Primary?
We’ve had a so-called “open” primary since 1980, but it’s pretty much the opposite of open.