Socialist civil war engulfs Los Angeles mayor race

The Los Angeles mayoral race is being upended by internal strife within the socialist movement, particularly over Israel-related issues. The National Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is debating whether to disown candidate Nithya Raman, who has faced criticism for her stance on the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement. This conflict threatens to undermine the movement's momentum, which has seen recent successes like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's election. It highlights broader tensions within progressive politics about Israel and the potential for these divisions to impact electoral outcomes.