| Behind Closed Doors: Shining the Light on Government Secrecy in Hawaii From Grassroot Institute  
    Wednesday, May 20th 11:30 am to 1:00 pmPacific Club LINK: Buy Tickets Now Journalists and investigators are essential for keeping government open and transparent, yet their efforts are often challenged by a system designed to protect secrets and keep the public uninformed.   Hear from our experienced panelists about some of the most recent revelations regarding government behavior and learn how these intrepid investigators serve as public watchdogs. Moderator:  Kelii Akina, Ph.D., President. Grassroot Institute Panelists: 
    Rick Daysog, Investigative Journalist, Hawaii News NowGina Mangieri, Investigative Reporter, KHON TV NewsBrian Black, Executive Director, Civil Beat Law CenterCarroll Cox, Environmental WatchdogAndrew Walden, Publisher, Hawai'i Free PressJoe Kent,  Director, OpenHawaii.org at Grassroot Institute |