Mazie Hirono: “Those of us who have addressed this issue, who have thought about it, who have read the various opinions, we have never…”

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.

It is more urgent than ever that Congress pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

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.

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