Let The Sunshine In Archives - Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/category/let-the-sunshine-in/ Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Sun, 22 Dec 2024 22:06:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Danny De Gracia: News Media Has A Responsibility In Lawmaking And Democracy https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/danny-de-gracia-news-media-has-a-responsibility-in-lawmaking-and-democracy/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1688211

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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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.

]]> The Sunshine Blog: Elections Commissioner Gets Kicked Out Of His Own Meeting https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/the-sunshine-blog-elections-commissioner-gets-kicked-out-of-his-own-meeting/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1687196

Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaiʻi.

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Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaiʻi.

]]> The Sunshine Blog: $1.4B For Military Construction? Hawaiʻi Reps Disagreed https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/the-sunshine-blog-1-4b-for-military-construction-hawaiis-jill-tokuda-said-no/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1686928

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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Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

]]> Danny De Gracia: It’s Time To Pressure Hawaiʻi Lawmakers To Make Real Change https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/danny-de-gracia-its-time-to-pressure-hawaii-lawmakers-to-make-real-change/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1685281

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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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.

]]> Tulsi Gabbard Through The Years: What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/tulsi-gabbard-through-the-years-what-a-long-strange-trip-its-been/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1684260

Say what you will about the former congresswoman, she's always made for good copy.

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Say what you will about the former congresswoman, she's always made for good copy.

]]> The Sunshine Blog: Bidding Aloha To James And Rose, Kauai’s Avatar Anchors https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/the-sunshine-blog-bidding-aloha-to-james-and-rose-kauais-avatar-anchors/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1683240

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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Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

]]> Richard Wiens: Use Surplus Budget Funds To Pay For Overdue Government Reform https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/richard-wiens-use-surplus-budget-funds-to-pay-for-overdue-government-reform/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1682261

Making investments now would pay big dividends by creating a more functional Legislature.

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Making investments now would pay big dividends by creating a more functional Legislature.

]]> The Sunshine Blog: Mike Gabbard For Governor? https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/the-sunshine-blog-mike-gabbard-for-governor/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1681995

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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Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

]]> Beth Fukumoto: Thank You For Voting. I Almost Didn’t https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/beth-fukumoto-thank-you-for-voting-i-almost-didnt/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1681110

Your voice is part of something larger than any single election.

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Your voice is part of something larger than any single election.

]]> For Me, Voting In Person On Election Day Is About Culture, Not Politics https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/for-me-voting-in-person-on-election-day-is-about-culture-not-politics/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1680845

For minority communities voting hasn't always been easy. The patriotism to go to the polls was passed down to modern generations.

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For minority communities voting hasn't always been easy. The patriotism to go to the polls was passed down to modern generations.

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