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Political Terrorism: DSA Divided After Embassy Murders

5/30/2025

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Elias Rodriguez's shocking murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington, D.C., has been condemned as political terrorism. The DSA's Liberation Caucus, which backs Rodriguez, remains unrecognized by the organization, exposing deep internal rifts. As prominent members grapple with their affiliations, the DSA's unity hangs in the balance, igniting fierce debates over violence and tactics.

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Elias Rodriguez's shocking murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington, D.C., has been condemned as political terrorism. The DSA's Liberation Caucus, which backs Rodriguez, remains unrecognized by the organization, exposing deep internal rifts. As prominent members grapple with their affiliations, the DSA's unity hangs in the balance, igniting fierce debates over violence and tactics.