Public safety. LA’s police union says encampment enforcement keeps neighborhoods safe. It opposed Raman’s anti-sweep votes before DSA backed her.
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Democratic Socialists endorse Raman for Los Angeles mayor
What's the gist?
The Democratic Socialists’ LA chapter endorsed Raman on September 2, adding canvassers and a prominent left-wing ally. Karen Bass: Her campaign criticized Raman’s policing and encampment policies. Nithya Raman: She welcomed the endorsement, saying the group shared her goal of making Los Angeles affordable.
Positive takes
Negative takes
Working families. DSA-LA says organizing tenants, unions and immigrant communities can put affordability ahead of corporate influence in city politics.
Staying housed. Arts educator Pickle credits Raman’s tenant protections with preventing her eviction, illustrating why renters may back her affordability agenda.
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News sources
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Frank Stoltze · LAist · September 2, 2026
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Josh Haskell · ABC7 Los Angeles · September 4, 2026
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Jireh Deng · LA Public Press · May 28, 2026
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