Mazie Hirono: “I particularly appreciate the comments made by my colleagues, Abercrombie of course, Bordallo and Faleomavaega.”

The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a major turning point in our country that finally gave many previously excluded people of color real access to the polls.

I happen to be the only naturalized citizen sitting on this committee, and I am horrified by the implication that naturalized citizens basically get second-class citizenship.

Families of students with disabilities deserve an educational system that is going to provide their kids with the education services that (are) required under IDEA.

Their allies on the Court are making it easier for Republicans to dilute the voting power of minorities to tip the scales in their favor, not just in this year’s election, but for years to come.