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Let the Sunshine In
Tracking Corruption And Government Accountability
Civil Beat opinion writers are closely following efforts to bring more transparency and accountability to state and local government — at the Legislature, the county level and in the media. Help us by sending ideas and anecdotes to sunshine@civilbeat.org.
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.
The Sunshine Blog: Elections Commissioner Gets Kicked Out Of His Own Meeting
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
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
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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Editorials and Interviews
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Rep. Ed Case
December 2, 2024 · 31 min read
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami
November 21, 2024 · 32 min read
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Hawaii's Climate Advisory Team
November 11, 2024 · 27 min read
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Sen. Brian Schatz
August 18, 2024 · 25 min read
Now We Know The Scale Of Pay-To-Play Politics In Hawaii. It's Long Past Time To Act
April 21, 2024 · 5 min read
Community Voices
Sea Level Rise Is A Science Issue, Not Just An Environmental Concern
Hawai‘i can lead the way in climate resilience, setting an example for other coastal regions facing similar challenges.
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