Danny de Gracia – Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org 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.

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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.

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Danny De Gracia: Newly Elected? Here’s How Not To Be Corrupted https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/danny-de-gracia-newly-elected-heres-how-not-to-be-corrupted/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1684294

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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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 https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/danny-de-gracia-we-have-to-protect-public-education/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1683529

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

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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 https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/danny-de-gracia-tough-times-require-neighbors-who-look-out-for-each-other/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1682213

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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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 https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/danny-de-gracia-ballot-questions-are-the-test-we-havent-studied-for/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1677454

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

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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 https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/danny-de-gracia-life-in-hawaii-doesnt-have-to-cost-this-much/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1676102

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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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 https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/09/danny-de-gracia-government-could-help-make-day-to-day-life-less-annoying/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1672914

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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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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Danny De Gracia: Tackling Oahu Crime And Violence Requires A Holistic Approach https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/09/danny-de-gracia-tackling-oahu-crime-and-violence-requires-a-holistic-approach/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1671886

Police presence is only a small part of addressing our island’s problems. We need to think about how all of us fit in to making a more connected, safer Oahu.

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Police presence is only a small part of addressing our island’s problems. We need to think about how all of us fit in to making a more connected, safer Oahu.

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Danny De Gracia: The Employment Situation Is More Dire Than Politicians Will Admit https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/09/danny-de-gracia-the-employment-situation-is-more-dire-than-politicians-will-admit/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1670643

The labor market is in a crisis, and people's self-worth is tied to having a good job and being able to provide for themselves.

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The labor market is in a crisis, and people's self-worth is tied to having a good job and being able to provide for themselves.

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