Mazie Hirono: “The next Supreme Court justice will be expected to not expand any of those rights, not to protect any of those rights.…”

Arts and creative expression are fundamental to a well-rounded education," said Senator Hirono.

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.

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.