NYC DSA, Ocasio-Cortez Stand by State Senate Candidate Julia Salazar, Despite Story Disputing Her Biography

Summary: The state Senate campaign of Julia Salazar, a prominent member of the New York City Democratic Socialists of America, was jolted last week when Tablet Magazine published a story casting doubt on several parts of the candidate’s biography — from self-describing as animmigrant to her claim of Jewish lineage. The controversy represents a new chapter for DSA, as it grows from a marginal player on the fringes of politics into an organization with serious political clout.