The DSA is in the news as NYC’s mayor-elect Mamdani, backed by progressives, vows big reforms, sparking Jewish community concerns.
The Mamdani administration announced the closure of the 30th Street Shelter in Manhattan by end of April, relocating residents amid concerns over the city's approach to homelessness. The move follows increased scrutiny after winter deaths and policy reversals on encampment sweeps, highlighting ongoing tensions in managing homelessness.
A convoy of left-wing activists, including streamer Hasan Piker and members of Code Pink, traveled to Cuba to deliver aid and support the regime. They stayed in luxury hotels during widespread blackouts and shortages, drawing criticism for their performative activism and disregard for local hardships.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has shifted her stance on US military aid to Israel, stating she will oppose funding for Israel's defensive systems, including the Iron Dome, citing Israel's ability to fund its own defense and concerns over international law. The change follows her previous support and recent criticism of aid policies.