Nobody wants to be left behind. Hawaii used to be a place where we were ahead of the game. Somehow we have fallen behind. Who is responsible for deciding if we make progress — or not? The answer is: all of us, and those we elect to represent us. We look to our leaders to …
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We can do better. We must do better if we want to improve life on all our islands. Ted Kawahinehelelani Blake was born and raised in Koloa. He is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools and the University of Hawaii and a member of Hui Malama o Koloa, E Alu Pu and Kua‘aina Ulu ‘Auamo. Read …
“I want Hawaii to be a progressive state that promotes the participation of all eligible voters.” — Caroline Kunitake, Makiki Read Caroline’s full letter to the Honolulu Star Advertiser editor. We agree! Share this post if you do too!
Common Cause Hawaii executive director advocates for an increase in public education and voter service centers in the upcoming 2020 elections. “Hawaii’s registered voters will no longer be voting at traditional polling places, such as schools and community centers on primary and election days. Ballots will be automatically mailed to all registered voters starting with …
We have to do better. Walter Ritte, Native Hawaiian Activist and Educator In a column published in the Honolulu Star Advertiser on December 12, 2019, long-time Native Hawaiian activist and educator, Walter Ritte called for all eligible Native Hawaiian to vote in the upcoming 2020 elections. He wrote, “Many kanaka maoli refuse to vote because …
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“Finally, the entire state is embarking on a new platform for voting — through the mail — that is intended to enlarge the electorate by curbing the inconvenience of casting an in-person ballot. House Bill 1248 was enacted this year; registered voters will received ballots by mail 18 days before election day. The return of …
Implementing AVR would increase the diversity of Hawaii voters, making it more representative of the state population. AVR lowers voter registration costs. And, AVR reduces registration-related errors. Forrest Batz Read his full letter to the Honolulu Star Advertiser editor.
Together, VBM and AVR could lift Hawaii from the doldrums where it now languishes as the state with the lowest voter turnout. Lawmakers could still resurrect AVR, if they have the will. Ma Glodilet Rallojay, Waianae Read her full letter to the Honolulu Star Advertiser.
There is discussion in the Legislature this session about automatic voter registration. I strongly support this. Liz Nelson, Kaneohe Read her letter to the Honolulu Star Advertiser editor.
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