Feinstein's Jewish story was part of her political legacy
Throughout her long career, Sen. Dianne Feinstein spoke out against antisemitism and advocated for policies that support Israel’s government.
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Throughout her long career, Sen. Dianne Feinstein spoke out against antisemitism and advocated for policies that support Israel’s government.
This historic figure of the Democratic Party and dean of the US Senate died on Thursday, at the age of 90. In 1978, she became the first woman to become mayor of San Francisco, before serving as a California senator for over 30 years.
She was on the scene when her mayoral predecessor was shot dead, and in the US Senate she pushed for a ban on the sale of assault weapons
Trailblazer for women in politics who served in the US Senate for more than 30 years and took on the CIA and gun lobby
Her death will force Gov. Gavin Newsom into a crucial decision he said he hoped he wouldn't have to make.