Civil Beat finds little basis for opponents’ claim that public has been misinformed — even deceived — by Hannemann, others.
Civil Beat Editorial
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi State Government
What Abercrombie Didn’t Tell Us About HGEA Deal
Hawaii labor agreement means furloughs by another name — less pay for less work.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Hawaiʻi
Let’s Address Root Causes of Hawaii’s Financial Woes
If state is going to raise taxes, it should show residents it’s spending money as if it were its own.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Legislature
Hawaii Senate Invocation Ban Goes Too Far
There’s a good reason for lawmakers to begin their day by joining together to reflect on the meaning of their work.
Posted inCivil Beat, Civil Beat Editorial
Internet Press Vulnerable After WikiLeaks
Case shows governments have new power to punish publishers, threaten freedom.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Hawaiʻi
Separation of Mosque and State
Does the pressure of official sponsorship conflict with not “prohibiting the free exercise” of one’s religion?
Posted inCivil Beat, Civil Beat Editorial
Public Employee Salaries Are Public
Civil Beat editorial explains why it’s an important principle that taxpayers have the right to know how the state’s tax revenue is being spent.
Posted inCivil Beat Editorial, Hawaiʻi
Where’s the Beef? No Reason to Oppose Civil Unions
Opponents who make the claim that there are too many unanswered questions about the legal implications of HB 444 are seeking to cast uncertainty into the process. They haven’t articulated a sound legal and civil rationale for opposing the bill. It’s time for Gov. Lingle to stand up and do the right thing: Sign the bill.