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 […]
Final stretch of California elections: Steve Hilton promotes tax reductions while Bass and Raman clash over utility expenses
On Saturday, as early voting commenced in California, major political figures were actively campaigning, hoping to secure voter support ahead of Election Day. Each candidate presented distinct solutions to the pressing issues of affordability and public safety in the state. Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton took his campaign to the Inland Empire, advocating for tax […]
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 […]
Nithya Raman stands by her comments on ‘genocide,’ unsettling the Jewish audience
Nithya Raman stepped into a contentious topic during her mayoral campaign at the Jewish Los Angeles Mayoral Forum on Tuesday night. The Los Angeles City Council member defended her choice to label Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide,” which elicited a mixed reaction from the audience of around 1,000 at the Skirball Cultural Center. Raman […]