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The Fine Line Between Campaign Contributions And Bribery
It’s time to change the system to represent people not corporations.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022
Do We Deserve Democracy?
We need people willing to testify publicly, to challenge injustice face-to-face, to stand behind their words in public forums.
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The Sunshine Blog: Who’s The School Bill Bully?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
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The Sunshine Blog: If The Iceman Commeth, He Better Drop That Mask
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/ 2024
Don’t Weaken Financial Disclosure For The Board Of Regents
When a board sits at the crossroads of public money and political influence, transparency becomes even more important.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
The Sunshine Blog: Stemming The Flow Of Campaign Cash, Hawaiʻi Style
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
What Happens When The Governor Can’t Trust His Lieutenant Governor?
The two may seem like a team but the Legislature is the only authority that can remove an elected official from office in Hawaiʻi.
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The Sunshine Blog: Pay-To-Play Bill Passes Judiciary Committee
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
The Sunshine Blog: Lawmakers Told $35K Probe Could Take Until … August?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Circling The Wagons Around Sen. Michelle Kidani Is Not Serving The Public
Some of the Senate’s most powerful members are protecting their longtime friend. That’s not what the public wants or expects.