Courtesy Jim Shon
What Hawaii Can Learn From South Korea’s Jeju Island
There are common circumstances and questions we might ask of our sister state beyond exchanges of educators and government leaders.
University of Hawaii
We Deserve To Know More About The Future UH President
Let’s make the meetings with the two finalists open and meaningful.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
An Open Letter To Candidates For UH President
What should a graduate of UH Manoa know? Not much, it seems. That must change.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
A Civic Creed For Hawaii
What does it mean to be a good citizen in a world full of challenge and temptation?
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
How Hawaii Could Be A Model Of Civic Legislative Virtue
It starts with a Bill of Rights for the public on what they should expect of lawmakers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
10 Essential Questions For Honolulu Mayoral Candidates
Citizens must demand detailed proposals for many pressing problems.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Introducing The Civic Virtue And Sunshine Grade Book!
It’s long past time to encourage and clarify how our government can be as open as possible.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Budget Time At The Legislature, In Poetry
"Let’s look at these fine audits," said the Chairman. "Let’s put you to the test.”
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
Why It’s So Tough To Grow Old In Hawaii
The Aloha State's isolation and high costs of living make the challenges of serving seniors all the harder.