Danny de Gracia – Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Sat, 04 Jan 2025 21:13:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en-US Danny De Gracia: People Won’t Obey Fireworks Laws Unless They’re Enforced

If we want to prevent the use of illegal fireworks, we have to give the city tools to lay down the law. That means more funding, arrests and timely court processing of cases.

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Danny De Gracia: Privilege And Power Dynamics Are Why Hawaiʻi Isn’t Working

Advancing equity Is harder to do and more important than you may realize. 

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Danny De Gracia: News Media Has A Responsibility In Lawmaking And Democracy

It’s not just our elected officials who need to shape up. Journalists frustrate democracy when they don’t provide details on how to take civic action.

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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.

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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.

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Danny De Gracia: We Have To Protect Public Education

Public education has an increasingly valuable role in holding the line for America’s institutions, values and collective knowledge.

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Danny De Gracia: Tough Times Require Neighbors Who Look Out For Each Other

Stress and burnout are increasingly wearing down people. This holiday season, be especially vigilant for ways to support the mental health of those around you.

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Danny De Gracia: Ballot Questions Are The Test We Haven’t Studied For

Proposed amendments to the state constitution and county charters require background research most don’t have time to do.

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Danny De Gracia: Life In Hawaii Doesn’t Have To Cost This Much

In just three years, a household's monthly costs have shot up $1,200 for the same goods and services. It's time for policymakers to intervene.

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Danny De Gracia: Government Could Help Make Day-To-Day Life Less Annoying

The Biden administration embarked on a unique effort to crack down on daily inconveniences. Hawaii’s local government could learn a thing or two.

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