essays, analysis, opinion
Let the Sunshine In
Tidbits
-
The 2023 legislative session ended May 4.
-
Keep contact information for your legislators handy and tell them what you think.
- Stay up to date, even after session, with our Sunshine Bill Tracker!
Tracking Corruption And Government Accountability
Civil Beat opinion writers are closely following efforts to bring more transparency and accountability to state and local government — at the Legislature, the county level and in the media. Help us by sending ideas and anecdotes to sunshine@civilbeat.org.
The Sunshine Blog: Read The Latest Bizarre Motion In The Keith Kaneshiro Bribery Case. Or Some Of It Anyway
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
The Sunshine Blog: Hawaii Senate Still Messing With UH, Just Because It Can
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
The Sunshine Blog: The Pot Bill Goes Up In Smoke And Other Tales Of Political Woe
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
The Sunshine Blog: Bidding Aloha To Cheryl Park
Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.
Columns
Editorials and Interviews
The Theatrics To Kill Full Public Election Financing Would Be Amusing If They Weren’t So Sad
March 17, 2024 · 6 min read
After All The Hoopla, Legislators Have Just One More Shot At Major Reform Before The Election
February 25, 2024 · 7 min read
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Maui Police Chief John Pelletier
January 14, 2024 · 29 min read
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: University Of Hawaii Leaders
January 7, 2024 · 30 min read
Dark Clouds And A Little Sunshine: Here’s The Forecast For Legislative Reform in ’24
December 31, 2023 · 10 min read
A Public Advocate Would Be A Big Help In Making Sure The Legislature Plays Fair
December 17, 2023 · 8 min read
Community Voices
Hawaii Legislature Ails From A Deficiency Of Democracy
It’s a systemic problem that has made legislators largely unresponsive to community needs.