On Books and the LGBTQ+ CommunityDreamers are our friends and neighbors - they're part of our communities and they deserve the peace of mind that comes with permanent status.
— Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) September 16, 2023
While right-wing judges play games with their future, I'm fighting to pass the DREAM Act and ensure Dreamers can live here with dignity.
Book challenges nearly doubled from 2021 to 2022, with the majority of books being challenged and banned written by or about members of the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, and other marginalized groups.
— Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) September 12, 2023
Right-wing efforts to erase diversity in our communities are on the rise. pic.twitter.com/Lxekhs4RpD
