{
  "id": 17889069,
  "title": "‘Milk’ Oscar Winner Calls Nithya Raman ‘Not a Dependable Politician’ in Surprise Switch to Karen Bass",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/milk-oscar-winner-calls-nithya-raman-not-a-dependable-politician-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T01:11:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/screenwriter-dustin-lance-black-pulls-nithya-raman-support-endorses-karen-bass/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oscar-winning writer Dustin Lance Black, renowned for his 2008 film \"Milk,\" has shifted his support from L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman to incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Black's change of heart came after Raman allegedly failed to attend a fundraising event he hosted for her. In a video posted on Instagram, Black explained that while both candidates are \"exceptional people,\" the most crucial factor for him is experience and reliability. He specifically pointed out Raman's \"no show\" status at the event she had requested for Black. Raman's staff allegedly lied about her absence, Black claimed. Black's endorsement of Bass, who is up against Raman in the 2026 L.A. mayoral race, was influenced by the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Black, whose wife is an Olympian, emphasized the importance of strong relationships and showing up for the city. Notable figures like Jane Fonda, Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Anderson and Yvette Nicole Brown had previously endorsed Bass.",
  "summary": "\"One of the candidates showed up as she promised, and the other did not,\" Dustin Lance Black writes The post ‘Milk’ Oscar Winner Calls Nithya Raman ‘Not a Dependable Politician’ in Surprise Switch to Karen Bass appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}