Raman stresses ‘independence’ from DSA in Los Angeles mayor’s race despite backing 

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman (D) stressed her streak of “independence” from the Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) Tuesday despite having the left-wing organization’s support on the campaign trail. Raman and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass (D), her opponent, spoke during a forum co-hosted by the Jewish Federation Los Angeles, where the progressive candidate —…