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The ACLU Didn’t Need To Join This Fight
I am ending my membership in the national ACLU, after it joined groups suing Hawaiʻi over its law aimed at keeping dark money out of elections.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026
How Keiki Are Rewriting The Rules Of Civic Engagement And Voting
Kids Voting Hawaiʻi has changed my life — giving me and other high schoolers a sense of hope and a grounding in the electoral system.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Housing Dominates The Honolulu Charter Vote In Upcoming Election
Itʻs crucial the electorate cast votes on five charter questions that will help get more homes built on Oʻahu, including affordable housing.
Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2024
Super PACs Tire Of Spending Big On Candidates As Election Nears
Many candidates in Hawaiʻi won their races in the primary or face little opposition in November and just don’t need to raise money anymore.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaiʻi Must Stand Against Student Sex Discrimination Amid Federal Attacks
Cornell’s shocking handling of an alleged rape isn’t an isolated case. Every educational institution, including University of Hawaiʻi, can do better.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
When It Comes To Government Transformation, Slow And Steady Wins The Race
Transform Hawaiʻi Government will wrap up its work at the end of the year. But the effort to modernize the state’s technology and computer systems is ongoing.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Supreme Court Ruling On Disputed Election May Conflict With State Law
The high court struck down a state-ordered election in House District 43 resulting from a lauhala basket tiebreaker. The remedy is now being called into question.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Slick New Ads Urge You To Vote For Better Roads. Here’s Who’s Behind Them
The Carpenters Union is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to turn a boring ballot proposition into one that might get voters’ attention.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Creating An Economy Where Local Families Can Stay
We need to align existing programs and investments around a shared goal of helping workers advance, so families can afford to stay.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Collaboration During A Disaster Is Critical
No single organization can see or do everything.