Let's make this birthday one to remember.

84 years old (Born on November 11, 1940)

Happy Birthday, Barbara Boxer—Senator extraordinaire and California’s favorite "daring-to-give-a-damn" champion! Ever since you marched onto the political scene proclaiming boldly that "Barbara Boxer Gives a Damn," you've been unstoppable. From setting the record for most popular votes in your Senate re-election bid to fiercely advocating environmental protection and social justice issues, you remind us all that passion paired with persistence truly pays off.

We celebrate not only your countless victories but also your timeless style of candid determination (seriously, even opponents envy how sharply you deliver arguments). May today be as joyful as election night—and loud enough so everyone hears who's really still giving a damn. Happy birthday to an irreplaceable legend!