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Beth Fukumoto: The Real Gender Gap In Hawaii Politics Is All About Money
We rank high for women officeholders, but male candidates still raise twice as much in campaign funds.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Jonathan Okamura: Hawaii’s Gender Pay Gap Highlights Ethnic Inequality In The State
Micronesian women face the highest pay gap, while Korean women in Hawaii earn a much closer salary to that of their male counterparts.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Lawmakers Set Ambitious Goal For Increasing The Number Of Women Cops
Women make up a fraction of law enforcement departments, but research shows they use less force than male officers and are the subject of fewer lawsuits and complaints.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Publicly Financed Elections Would Unlock Opportunities For Women
Clean elections would also help women running for office by offering them a more equitable way to raise money.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2024
Paid Leave Directly Contributes To Healthy Moms And Families
It is not a new idea and it works in other states. Our lawmakers should vote yes on the family and medical leave bills pending at the Legislature.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Gender Inequalities Persist In Hawaii High School Sports 6 Years After Locker Room Scandal
A class-action lawsuit over problems at Campbell High School has been settled, but the state still has a lot of work to do to comply with a federal anti-discrimination law.
Gabriela Cervantes/Civil Beat/2024
State Buildings, UH Campuses May Provide Period Products For Free
Supporters say it would be an important step toward gender equity since too many people aren’t able to buy menstrual products.
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Why Do Some Men Commit Domestic Violence? Trauma And Social Isolation May Play A Role
Beliefs about traditional gender roles dictating how men and women should act is another significant contributing factor to domestic violence.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022
Congress Must Fully Fund Nutrition Programs For Women, Infants And Children
There are 25,000 WIC participants in Hawaii, but federal budget cuts are looming.
Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat
How Much Longer Before There Is Pay Equity For Women?
They work 73 extra days to earn what men earn in a year. Hawaii should take the lead in fighting this.