Good Government Hawaii Blog

Capitol website

nikkilove — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:52:53 +0000

Democracy relies on you! Join us at the Capitol and testify on some good government topics this session.

You can look up bills, hearing notices, and lots of other goodies on this page:

http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/docs.asp

We’ll post some info about priority bills soon….

EDR 101

nikkilove — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:44:48 +0000

Election Day Registration (EDR) – go to the polls, register, and vote on the same day. So simple. Right now, you have to register 30 days in advance. It’s no wonder that half of the eligible voters in Hawaii don’t even bother to try. Let’s get them out there!

Click here for some good background info on the topic of EDR by DEMOS, a good-govt think tank in NYC.

A Little Inspiration

nikkilove — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:18:32 +0000

If you’re new to these topics, or need a little inspiration, check out one of the best good-government movies of all time: “Mr. Smith Goes To Washington.” Oscar winner, filmed in 1939, directed by Frank Capra. Jimmy Stewart plays a young U.S. Senator who fights against corruption, keeping in mind “the only causes worth fighting for are the lost causes.” Gotta love it.

Welcome to our blog

nikkilove — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:58:44 +0000

Aloha! Welcome to the new Good Government Hawaii blog. We’re launching this as a place to share ideas for better democracy in Hawaii. Join us!