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

The Social Science Association is still going strong after 143 years. But its once high-profile community presence has faded from public view.

Hawaiʻi’s values are needed in places of power so that our voices are heard.

Help us give some much-needed attention to people and programs that are working well in Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiʻi needs a movement of organized tenants to take on the power imbalance of landlords.

Residents now must wait until next year to tackle pressing problems like protection for immigrants, funding for nonprofits and finding new revenue streams.

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

The state Elections Commission has gone off the rails. Lawmakers and others have some ideas for fixing it but it won’t be easy.

New reform measures would prohibit high level state officials from holding fundraisers and stop state employees from doing favors for former employers.

Hawaiʻi should consider establishing an independent entity to operate in the space between criminal prosecution and legislative discipline.