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A spate of political victories by Democratic socialists show that many on the left are looking for new blood.

'Until polluters stop treating the atmosphere like a dumping ground, and until voters replace leaders who keep protecting those polluters, our climate will keep deteriorating, and our communities will keep choking on the consequences,' writes an L.A. ...

'[Marc] Papas' project is remarkable because L.A. isn't bikeable. It's a challenge for all but the most fit, brave and determined to ride on most streets,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

In this fraught moment, the most absurd voices are the bravest, most honest and most important.

'They profit a little more with every green energy project they've successfully paid to kill,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

The missing element is Israel.

'Simply defining candidates as progressive or not ignores the many issues that need examination and resolution today,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

'To now see Dr. Fauci attacked and vilified by vindictive, self-serving politicians seeking personal and political advantage is reprehensible,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

'I grew up in Los Angeles and remember going on the bus for the big month-end sales. We could afford things that were on sale,' an L.A. Times reader writes.

'Leveling the playing field in early childhood education can go a long way toward preventing many of the issues facing our society, including poverty, mental health problems, drug addiction, homelessness and crime,' an L.A. Times reader writes.