Hawaii Hopes New Commission Will Improve Civic Engagement And Respect For Democracy
The commission known as PACE was formed through the adoption of a Hawaii Supreme Court rule earlier this year, a day after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The need for a vital civics education has never been more evident than in the past several years with the rampant spread of misinformation and disinformation on the internet, a growing distrust of government and the media, and a breakdown of civil discourse on complex or polarizing issues, say experts.