Transparency & Open Government
Having an Open Governance Encourages Community Involvement! Ironically, while our Chuukese culture espouses fairness, openness, and hospitality, our government suffers from a lack of accountability and transparency. People have very little knowledge or involvement in the day-to-day operations and policy-making decisions in the government. Because no one is demanding a transparent governance,...
Read MoreDecision to stay out of the race
“It is for politicians to know which way the wind is blowing; it is for concerned united citizens to raise the wind.”- adapted from William Lloyd Garrison Many have asked about the rumor that I am running for office in Micronesia. It is true I did briefly consider declaring my candidacy for the FSM Congress to represent the Northwest Election District of Pattiw, Pafeng, and...
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Vid Raatior is a devoted dad and husband, a member of the Pwaraka & Alengeitaw clans, an international educator, a former Jesuit, a citizen journalist, a social entrepreneur, and a web designer. Originally from the outer islands of Chuuk in the Pacific island nation of Micronesia, Vid lives in Northern California with his wife Desha and children Keala and Keoni and works at Santa Clara University.