Civil Beat Editorial Archives

Civil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion

Obamacare: 5 Years Later, Federal Health Care Is Succeeding

by Civil Beat Editorial Board March 26, 2015March 25, 2015

The Affordable Care Act is insuring record numbers of people and slashing the growth rate of health care costs.

Civil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion

Homelessness: Failures Call Our Values Into Question

by Civil Beat Editorial Board March 25, 2015March 25, 2015

As Hawaii continues to spin its wheels on homelessness, valuing people as highly as profit could be exactly the difference this issue needs.

Woman goes into voting booth at Kalani High School Primary Day 8.9.14

Civil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Elections, Opinion

Voting By Mail In Hawaii: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

by Civil Beat Editorial Board March 23, 2015September 30, 2015

Hawaii would move to a statewide vote-by-mail process by 2020 if lawmakers pass legislation that’s still under consideration this session.

Civil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion

For House GOP, 2015 Is Off With a Thud

by Civil Beat Editorial Board March 20, 2015March 20, 2015

Two member resignations, a death and ongoing difficulties governing have made the first three months of 2015 ones that Speaker Boehner likely would rather forget.

Governor David Ige answers guestions about withdrawing DLNR nominee Carleton Ching nomination. 18 march 2015. photograph Cory Lum/ Civil Beat

Civil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion

DLNR Chair: Moving Forward From The Ching Debacle

by Civil Beat Editorial Board March 19, 2015December 17, 2015

Gov. David Ige’s decision to withdraw his nominee to lead the Department of Land and Natural Resources is likely to benefit him more than a narrow confirmation might have.

Civil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Hawaiʻi Legislature, Opinion

Police Reform: High Hopes Dim as Session Unfolds

by Civil Beat Editorial Board March 18, 2015March 18, 2015

A month ago, prospects for making key changes in policing seemed bright. Only two significant bills are still breathing, and even their fates are far from certain.

DLNR nominee Carleton Ching enters second day of senate hearing. 12 march 2015. photograph Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Civil Beat Editorial, Commentary, Opinion

What the Ching Nomination Tells Us About Ige

by Civil Beat Editorial Board March 16, 2015March 16, 2015

The governor’s pick to lead DLNR faces an uncertain future, but there’s little doubt about the residue that will be left by a messy confirmation process.