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The Case That Saved The Press — And Why Trump Wants It Gone
Overturning New York Times v. Sullivan would remove a key legal protection for the news media.
Alyssa Salcedo/Civil Beat/2025
Alyssa Salcedo: Don’t Regulate How Journalism Is Practiced — Or Taught
When a senator introduced a bill that smelled like censorship, it brought back a high school newspaper memory.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021
Danny De Gracia: News Media Has A Responsibility In Lawmaking And Democracy
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.
Screenshot/2024
The Sunshine Blog: Bidding Aloha To James And Rose, Kauai’s Avatar Anchors
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Former CNN Exec Named New HPR Chief
Meredith Artley will take over the Hawaii Public Radio station in August.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat/2018
First Amendment Groups Oppose Veto Of Bill To Limit Governor’s Power To Cut Off Electronic Media In Emergencies
Hawaii’s governor warns of the need to respond to possible violence generated by social media in times of crisis. But journalists and attorneys fear violation of constitutionally protected free speech.
Courtesy Tracy Wright Corvo
HPR Chief Jose Fajardo To Step Down
The president and general manager has been public about his battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Civil Beat Could Take To The Airwaves. Tell Us — And The FCC — What You Think
We’re constantly looking for ways to get people engaged with the community.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Bissen Campaign Worker Awarded $150,000 Contract For Maui County Recruitment
The contractor is also the daughter of one of Bissen’s top aides.
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Catherine Toth Fox: Being Smart About Social Media Is Essential For Mental Wellbeing
The evidence clearly points to the damaging impact apps like TikTok can have on young users.