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Balcony Solar Would Expand Hawaiʻi’s Clean, Renewable Energy
These systems can produce enough electricity to power everyday household devices.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2019
How To Build An Economy That Works For Local Communities
Cooperatives are businesses owned and democratically governed by their members.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
What Does It Take To Prove You’re Sick Enough To Get Treatment?
Hawaiʻi must seriously consider a universal health care system that does not hinge on employment or the outcome of an adversarial hearing.
Aurelien Guichard
What The Immigration Debate Misses About Place And Belonging
Human beings should be treated humanely. It’s a basic moral minimum, not a political vision.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Are Media Mergers Good For Hawaiʻi?
Massive consolidation is washing up on our shores. Let’s hope state regulators are paying attention.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
It’s Time To Reconsider Disclosure Requirements For UH Regents
The strength of the University of Hawaiʻi depends on who is willing to serve.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
Gender-Affirming Care Is Health Care
That’s why Hawaiʻi doctors and patients need state protection.
Kalany Omengkar/Civil Beat/2024
A Call To Public Service: If Not You, Then Who?
The time to “pull papers” and declare yourself a Hawaiʻi candidate is now.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Why High-Functioning People In Hawaiʻi Are Quietly Struggling With Anxiety
Cultural and social expectations can further complicate recognition of both anxiety and substance use.