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Ann Wright, Hawaiʻi’s Global Warrior For Peace, Is Not Giving Up The Fight
The retired Army colonel has been active on the frontlines of protest, from the Iraq War to Gaza, from Cuba to Minneapolis, from Red Hill to Pearl Harbor.
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The Roots Of Hawaiʻi’s Public Arts Scene
How one artist’s kuleana colored the walls in Hawaiʻi.
Christina Jedra/Civil Beat/2026
The Sunshine Blog: Honolulu Ethics Commission Is Still Dodging The Public
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Democrats: Trump Has Given The Party An Opportunity To Win
Thanks to the struggles of an unpopular White House, top Dems believe political winds are pushing them toward huge victories this fall.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Honolulu Needs Wastewater Compliance, Not Blind Spending
The city must choose a path that can satisfy federal law, the consent decree and environmental protection requirements.
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The Sunshine Interview: Political Pundits Pontificate On The 2026 Elections
Get in the swing of this year’s elections with these thoughts from three of our most quotable political experts.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: Keith Kaneshiro Wants The City To Pay Up
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: Did A State Senator Kill A Rep’s Bill Out Of Spite?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Republicans: We Need The ‘Trump People’ To Turn Out The Vote
The minority party hopes to capitalize on recent gains in the Hawaiʻi Legislature, but the biggest elephant in the room is Trump.
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AI Data Centers Are The New Plantations Unless We Build Them Differently
AI can support livelihoods, prosperity and culture, but only if island communities have a real say in how it is built and governed.