ESCAPING LA: Think Hollywood had problems already? Meet its new mayor, Nithya Raman.
Did someone cast a “Reducio” spell? The crowd of trans activists who gathered Wednesday to protest the opening of London’s new “Harry Potter” flagship store was remarkably small. Just 16 people showed up. The demonstrators were protesting author J.K. Rowling, who drew criticism from the left in 2020 after saying she disagreed with parts of […]
Nithya Raman’s campaign ad raises concerns about the use of movie footage in criticism of Karen Bass
Nithya Raman’s campaign is under scrutiny for allegedly using potentially pirated footage in an attack advertisement that targets Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. This ad criticizes Bass over the delayed LAX Automated People Mover project and incorporates clips from the documentary “You Can See Everything.” Interestingly, these clips aren’t part of the film’s official trailer […]
Nithya Raman’s campaign addresses ‘Poop Zone’ attack ads with an ethics complaint, but the group responds strongly.
Nithya Raman’s campaign is pushing back against a political group that is mocking her record on homelessness. They’re using fake real estate signs, a dilapidated RV, and even a phone line featuring AI that impersonates her. The campaign filed an ethics complaint on Sunday, claiming that Thrive LA committed five disclosure violations and is pressing […]
Nithya Raman faces difficulty in naming respected police chief due to ongoing controversy
Nithya Raman, a candidate for mayor in Los Angeles, found herself in a bit of a bind when asked to name a police chief she respects—an uncomfortable moment given her recent comments about the former LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, who has faced significant criticism.
Karen Bass criticizes Nithya Raman for inconsistent statements about LAPD chief Jim McDonnell
Karen Bass has criticized Nithya Raman for her inconsistent stance on whether she intends to retain LAPD chief Jim McDonnell after two interviews over the weekend. In one interview on Saturday, Raman was directly asked if she would let McDonnell go, while another interview on NBC the following day touched on rumors suggesting she might […]
Nithya Raman addresses LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell
Nithya Raman, a candidate for mayor in Los Angeles, is sending some conflicting signals regarding her stance on the LAPD leadership. She has previously stated her intention to replace the city’s current police chief if she wins, yet during a recent interview with ABC 7, she downplayed the urgency of removing Chief Jim McDonnell from […]
LAPD chief criticizes Nithya Raman for assaulting police while officers encountered ‘deadly’ violence during anti-ICE protests
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell responded to criticism from mayoral candidate Nithya Raman regarding the police handling of ICE raids in Los Angeles last year. He emphasized his presence during a time when violent protests led to chaos in the city, a situation in which 52 police officers were assaulted. These comments came after the California […]
Nithya Raman removes ad criticizing LAPD chief
Nithya Raman, a candidate for mayor in Los Angeles, is receiving criticism for comments made during an interview with social media influencer Ed Choi. In the interview, she refers to LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell as “a fascist liar,” and shows a clip featuring a red X over his face, which sparked outrage. The video begins […]
Nithya Raman supported the LAPD Chief before changing her stance.
LAPD Chief Under Fire Amid Political Turmoil Jim McDonnell, the LAPD chief, seems to be doing fairly well, especially considering the challenging political landscape. However, Nithya Raman, a candidate for mayor, has pledged to dismiss him if she wins the election. This is certainly one of the more outlandish promises of a campaign that appears […]
Nithya Raman stands by her ‘genocide’ comment at Jewish forum in Los Angeles
Nithya Raman Defends Controversial Statements at Jewish Forum Nithya Raman, a progressive candidate for mayor in Los Angeles, recently found herself in a rather contentious situation during a forum aimed at the Jewish community. She faced tough questions regarding her previous comments on Israel, particularly her use of the term “genocide” to describe the situation […]