A dispute over Israel and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement is dividing the socialist movement, particularly concerning the Los Angeles mayoral race. The National Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is debating whether to revoke its local chapter's endorsement of Nithya Raman, a leading candidate for Los Angeles mayor. While the Los Angeles DSA chapter enthusiastically supports Raman, national leaders are demanding she clarify her stance on BDS. DSA's endorsement rules require candidates to actively support BDS, which Raman has not explicitly done. Raman currently leads incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in recent polls, with the election focused on local issues like homelessness and public safety. National DSA leadership found the local chapter violated endorsement rules by not questioning Raman about BDS, but has not yet invalidated the endorsement. Raman has previously differed with DSA on issues including Israel, policing, and housing, emphasizing her political independence. She has affirmed Israel's right to exist while also describing its Gaza campaign as genocide. This conflict mirrors past clashes between prominent progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and national DSA over Israel. Raman describes her political approach as "sewer socialism," focusing on making government work for the people.