Democratic socialists roar back into spotlight with LA, DC races

Democratic socialists are back in the spotlight after notching two high-profile mayoral primary victories in major cities this month. In Washington, D.C., this past week, progressive Democrat Janeese Lewis George outperformed moderate Kenyan McDuffie, all but assuring she’ll succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser. The week before in Los Angeles, fellow Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) member Nithya…