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Offer solutions for LA, not ‘fascist’ name-calling

Nypost · · 413 words · By CA Post Editorial Board
Political Labeling Ideological Conflict (Socialism vs Fascism) LA Mayoral Election
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Offer solutions for LA, not ‘fascist’ name-calling Nithya Raman accused LA mayoral rival Spencer Pratt of “fascism” this week during an interview with left-wing podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen.

Claims checked 5
Techniques found 5
Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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What happened

Offer solutions for LA, not ‘fascist’ name-calling Nithya Raman accused LA mayoral rival Spencer Pratt of “fascism” this week during an interview with left-wing podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen.

Why it matters

She called the Pacific Palisades fire victim a “mini-Trump,” saying that if he won the election for mayor, it would be because people had turned to fascism in despair.

Common ground

Is it “fascism” to want the fire department to be able to put out a fire?

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Straw Man: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/13/opinion/offer-solutions-for-la-not-fascist-name-ca…

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 5 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Name Calling / Labeling 85% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing name calling / labeling helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Straw Man 80% confidence
Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing straw man helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Guilt by Association 90% confidence
Discrediting an idea by linking it to a disliked group or person.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Ad Hominem 70% confidence
Attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “It is accurate to call Raman a socialist. She is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.”
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Wikipedia and multiple other sources explicitly state that Nithya Raman is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
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web search NEUTRAL — Nithya V. Raman is an American urban planner, activist, and politician serving as the Los Angeles city councilmember for the 4th district since 2020. Raman, a member of the Democratic Party and the De…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nithya_Raman
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web search NEUTRAL — Nithya Raman is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America who is running for city council in Los Angeles. In an interview with Jacobin, she describes her history organizing around sexual harass…
https://jacobin.com/2020/02/nithya-raman-los-angeles-city-co…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nithya Raman’s entry into the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race represents the arrival of Mamdani-style socialism to the mainstream of California politics. As a card-carrying member of the Democratic Soci…
https://nypost.com/2026/02/08/opinion/nithya-ramans-socialis…
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Claim 2: “Nithya Raman accused LA mayoral rival Spencer Pratt of “fascism” this week during an interview with left-wing podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen.”
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Three independent web search results confirm that Nithya Raman appeared on Brian Tyler Cohen's podcast and called Spencer Pratt a 'fascist'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Nithya Raman appeared on a podcast with Youtuber Brian Tyler Cohen where she called Spencer Pratt a fascist and compared him to Donald Trump.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/us-news/nithya-raman-criticize…
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman talks housing, homelessness, and Spencer Pratt with Brian Tyler Cohen. "LA right now feels worse than it did two years ago," she said. "I feel that ...
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2026/05/12/nithya_ra…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nithya Raman, a socialist candidate for Los Angeles mayor, has characterized Spencer Pratt, a rising California political star and fellow candidate in the race, as someone who "represents fascism." Ra…
https://thepostmillennial.com/la-mayoral-candidate-nithya-ra…
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Claim 3: “She called the Pacific Palisades fire victim a “mini-Trump,””
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Multiple sources confirm Raman referred to Spencer Pratt as a 'mini-Trump'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Nithya V. Raman is an American urban planner, activist, and politician serving as the Los Angeles city councilmember for the 4th district since 2020.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nithya_Raman
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web search NEUTRAL — Raman’s comparison of Pratt to President Donald Trump is nothing new among California progressives. For years, the left has used Trump’s name as an all-purpose scare tactic to frighten voters back int…
https://www.lifezette.com/2026/05/nithya-raman-melts-down-ca…
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman talks housing, homelessness, and Spencer Pratt with Brian Tyler Cohen. "LA right now feels worse than it did two years ago," she said.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2026/05/12/nithya_ra…
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Claim 4: “Socialism — which Raman should know, as a socialist herself — is a system in which the government controls the means of production.”
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Wikipedia and other educational sources define socialism as a doctrine calling for public/government ownership or control of property and the means of production.
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web search NEUTRAL — Socialism contrasted with the liberal doctrine of individualism that emphasized the moral worth of the individual while stressing that people act or should act as if they are in isolation from one ano…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism
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web search NEUTRAL — socialism, social and economic doctrine that calls for public rather than private ownership or control of property and natural resources. According to the socialist view, individuals do not live or wo…
https://www.britannica.com/money/socialism
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 29, 2026 · Explore socialism's history, core theories, and modern examples of socialist countries. Learn how socialism compares to capitalism and its role in today's global economy.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/socialism.asp
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Claim 5: “Raman is also calling most Angelenos fascists.”
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The provided evidence discusses Raman's comments about Spencer Pratt, but there is no evidence in the search results suggesting she called 'most Angelenos' fascists. Some results are irrelevant (referring to actress Nithya Menen).
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web search NEUTRAL — N.S. Nithya, [1][2] known professionally as Nithya Menen, [3] is an Indian actress and singer who works predominantly in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She has also acted in a few Kannada films.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nithya_Menen
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web search NEUTRAL — Nithya Menen, born on 8th April, 1988 is a pan India film actor who appears in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films and shows. Having established herself as an actor par excellence, Nithy…
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3383930/
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web search NEUTRAL — May 6, 2026 · Nithya Raman: What to know about Los Angeles mayoral candidate She became the first South Asian woman elected to the LA City Council in 2020, defeating an incumbent candidate.
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/nithya-raman-los-an…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.