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Why Americans Are Less Likely To Voice Their Opinions On Political Issues
The robust debate so necessary to deliberations in a democracy is squelched as the views of a minority come to be seen as the only “acceptable” political views.
Courtesy: Asa Ellison/Hawaii Sea Grant/2017
Trump Administration Won’t Publish Major Climate Change Reports on NASA Website
Critics, including scientists, accuse the administration of trying to bury vital information.
John Pritchett/Civil Beat/2024
School Smartphone Bans Reflect Growing Concern Over Mental Health, Academics
Hawaiʻi’s Legislature considered several bills aimed at banning smartphones in school but none of them passed.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
How Artificial Intelligence Controls Your Health Insurance Coverage
AI can help improve care and reduce costs. But it can also lead to delays in care or even denials, all in the name of saving money.
Pablo Moyano Fernandez/The Conversation
To Spur The Construction Of Affordable, Resilient Homes, The Future Is Concrete
Mass-produced concrete homes can offer affordable, resilient housing in the U.S.
Danny de Gracia/Civil Beat/2025
Here’s Why AI-Generated Images Fool You — And How To Spot Them
AI-generated images can exploit how your mind works.
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Hawaiʻi Scientist Has Bad — And Good — News About Future Of Coral Reefs
As coral reefs undergo a fourth global mass bleaching event, marine scientists have been studying whether new reefs might form in higher latitudes as the tropics become too warm.
AP Photo/Mark Thiessen/2025
A Colonial History Emerges In State Disputes Over Voting And Citizenship
An Alaska case highlights confusion over voting and citizenship rights for American Samoans. It has implications for Hawaiʻi and other states with large populations from the U.S. territory.
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How Much Say Should Parents Have Over What Their Kids Learn In Public Schools?
The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in 1925 on parents’ rights in education. Today, another case — sparked by objections from Texas parents over school materials with LGBTQ+ characters — is raising big new questions.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
A Growing Share Of US Residents Speak A Language Other Than English
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke a language other than English at home. In Hawaiʻi, it’s the Filipino language Iloko.