Mazie Hirono: “I am a person who understands how important representation is.”

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

That’s why Senate Democrats are here speaking out and fighting back. We know what’s at stake, and we refuse to stand by while Republicans undermine our democracy and our sacred right to vote.

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.

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.