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Indy’s first openly socialist councilor, Jesse Brown, has been stripped of his DSA endorsement after the local chapter accused him of harassment, doxing, and coercive behavior — claims he denies as a smear campaign. Allegations include threatening messages, sharing members’ names on national chats, and retaliating against critics by attempting to remove them. Brown, elected in 2024, also faced expulsion from Democratic Council meetings and called for the mayor’s resignation over misconduct. While the DSA insists it’s upholding standards for working-class advocacy, Brown argues the chapter is ignoring systemic issues to focus on internal drama.

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