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Guardrails Needed If LNG Is To Work In Hawaiʻi
If liquefied natural gas proponents believe their case is strong, they should be willing to meet these standards.
Blaze Lovell/Civil Beat/2024
The Sunshine Blog: Sylvia Luke Is Still Talking About Her Own Political Mess
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/2024
The Sunshine Blog: Getting Serious About The Silly Season
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/2026
A Reporter’s Work Exposing Corruption Has Helped Shape Hawaiʻi Public Policy
Longtime investigative reporter Ian Lind has been helping guide public policy through his good-government work and by ferreting out abuse of the public trust.
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The Fine Line Between Campaign Contributions And Bribery
It’s time to change the system to represent people not corporations.
Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2022
Do We Deserve Democracy?
We need people willing to testify publicly, to challenge injustice face-to-face, to stand behind their words in public forums.
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The Sunshine Blog: Who’s The School Bill Bully?
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawai‘i.
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The Sunshine Blog: If The Iceman Commeth, He Better Drop That Mask
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/2026
The Sunshine Blog: Stemming The Flow Of Campaign Cash, Hawaiʻi Style
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/ 2024
Don’t Weaken Financial Disclosure For The Board Of Regents
When a board sits at the crossroads of public money and political influence, transparency becomes even more important.