The Race to Succeed Dianne Feinstein in California Gets Even More Crowded 

California Rep. Barbara Lee, an anti-war progressive who’s one of the longest-serving women in Congress, on Tuesday joined the race for the Senate seat that’s been held since 1992 by fellow Democrat Dianne Feinstein, the latest in what could become a long list of contenders.

In her announcement video, Lee talked about a difficult early life, including an abortion and single motherhood. “But by the grace of God, that didn’t stop me,” she said.