Lynn Kelly, 64, of Porter, Maine, successfully defended her dog from a bear attack on Friday afternoon by punching the bear in the nose. The bear bit her right hand, puncturing her wrist, but she was able to fight it off and it quickly fled. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is urging people to take precautions when in bear country and to carry bear spray. Kelly is currently recovering from her injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
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Rep. Ro Khanna of California announced on Sunday that he will not be entering the competitive Democratic primary to fill the Senate seat of retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein, instead opting to endorse fellow progressive Rep. Barbara Lee. Khanna cited his belief that the House of Representatives is the best place for him to serve as a progressive, and Lee has been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform, economic justice, and women’s rights. The California Democratic primary for Feinstein’s seat will be held in June 2022, with Khanna’s decision to stay in the House setting the field of candidates vying for the seat.
Barbara Lee, a single mother and former homeless person, announced her candidacy for the United States Senate on Tuesday. In her announcement video, she discussed her difficult upbringing and the obstacles she faced, including being denied access to certain places and services and having an abortion when it was illegal. Lee is running on a platform of progressive change and is the third Democratic Representative to announce their candidacy for the seat. Californians will have the opportunity to learn more about the candidates and their platforms before the election in 2024.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., announced her retirement from the Senate after three decades in office and over 50 years in public service. She will remain in office until the end of next year and intends to accomplish as much as she can for California before her retirement. Feinstein had been under pressure from other Democrats in the state to make room for a younger generation of legislators, and she said she will continue to focus on preventing and combatting wildfires, addressing the needs of her constituents, and working on legislation to protect the environment and promote economic growth.
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has announced his intention to run for the California Senate seat in 2024, currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein. He joins fundraising powerhouse Katie Porter, Ro Khanna, and Barbara Lee, who is expected to join the race and be the only Black woman in the Senate if she wins. Dan Newman, a veteran political strategist, believes the race will be “for the ages” and come with a hefty price tag in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Representative Adam Schiff announced his candidacy for the California Senate seat currently held by Senator Dianne Feinstein, joining a crowded Democratic primary race. Feinstein has yet to announce her intentions for the upcoming election, and Schiff is the third prominent Democrat to join the race. Schiff is the current Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and is well-known for his role in the impeachment inquiry against former President Donald Trump. Other potential candidates include California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has endorsed Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) in her bid to run for the U.S. Senate in 2024. Warren, who has known…
WASHINGTON — Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced her intention to run for California’s U.S. Senate seat in a closed-door meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus…