Beth Fukumoto

Beth Fukumoto served three terms in the Hawaii House of Representatives where she was recognized as one of Washington Post’s “40 under 40″ rising political stars, Business Insider’s “8 of the most influential millennial women in US politics,” and Apolitical’s “100 Future Leaders: The World’s Most Influential Young People in Government.” She was the youngest woman in the U.S. to lead a major party in a legislature, the first elected Republican to switch parties after Trump’s election, and a Democratic congressional candidate. Currently, she works as a political commentator and teaches leadership and ethics at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Beth Fukumoto: We Must Take Action To Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health Issues Megan Tagami/Civil Beat/2022

Beth Fukumoto: We Must Take Action To Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health Issues

More youth advisory councils would enable young people to be involved in decisions about the future of their community.

Beth Fukumoto: We Passed Crisis Level With  Mental Health Services A Long Time Ago Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2022

Beth Fukumoto: We Passed Crisis Level With Mental Health Services A Long Time Ago

It's been six months since I was able to see a therapist, but I am one of the lucky ones.

Beth Fukumoto: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Chaos Of Crossover David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Beth Fukumoto: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Chaos Of Crossover

Pressure is high as Hawaii lawmakers scramble to pass or reject hundreds of bills before a March 9 deadline.

Beth Fukumoto: I’ve Seen How Ranked Choice Voting Can Help Overcome Political Tribalism Courtesy Brian Smyth

Beth Fukumoto: I’ve Seen How Ranked Choice Voting Can Help Overcome Political Tribalism

When voters see alternative parties or candidates as viable options, many of them will choose change.

Beth Fukumoto: Don’t Burden Cash-Strapped Residents With Higher Property Taxes Getty Images/iStockphoto

Beth Fukumoto: Don’t Burden Cash-Strapped Residents With Higher Property Taxes

City and state lawmakers have options for ensuring homeowners aren’t further stretched by exorbitant property tax increases..

Beth Fukumoto: Politics Has Made Me More Passionate About Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Beth Fukumoto: Politics Has Made Me More Passionate About Hawaii

There are other ways to help bring about positive change besides being an elected official.

Kavanaugh Confirmation Was All About Dog Whistles Flickr: chose trend

Kavanaugh Confirmation Was All About Dog Whistles

The Supreme Court nominee denounced Christine Blasey Ford's accusations to appeal to Trump's voter base.