Democratic Lawmakers Appear With Co-Chair of the LV DSA

The Nevada Globe has extensively covered the continued partnerships and associations that Nevada Democrats have maintained with socialist activists and far-left organizations throughout the Silver State–activists who influence policy and political engagement with the support and encouragement of Democratic lawmakers.

Many organizations and politicians use the term “progressive” in order to mask their socialist, anticapitalist and antisemitic beliefs, unless, of course, your organization is the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).

As reported by The Globe, the Las Vegas DSA has repeatedly posted the phrase “From the River to the Sea,” a phrase that has been deemed “antisemitic” by the Anti-Defamation League, as it “has the effect of making members of the Jewish and pro-Israel community feel unsafe and ostracized.”

Shaun Navarro is the co-chair of the Las Vegas DSA. He made headlines last year for disrupting a Nevada Independent event where he called then-Sheriff Lombardo a “Nazi,” “garbage human being” and a “piece of shit.” CEO Jon Ralston tweeted about Navarro when the Nevada Democrat Party hired him to be their “coalitions director.”

What coalitions did Navarro build and direct? Although the DSA no longer controls the Democratic Party in Nevada, the DSA’s influence and close associations with Democratic lawmakers and extreme activists continue and are widely documented and promoted on social media.

In the wake of the Hamas massacre in Israel on October 7, resulting in 1,400 deaths and over 200 captured, Navarro personally retweeted a celebratory post about Hamas paragliders who systematically butchered and raped Israeli civilians at a music festival–a music festival celebrating peace and held during a ceasefire.

The Las Vegas DSA’s defense of Hamas goes back years. In 2018 they claimed Hamas would not commit violence if not for the actions of “Zionists.”

Since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, the Las Vegas DSA has held rallies in support of Palestine and held events such as a Palestinian film series that celebrated the First Intifada and other violent events perpetrated against Israel.

Navarro lead a pro-Palestine rally earlier this month as shown in this video tweeted by a Nevada Public Radio reporter. He is shown holding a megaphone leading a crowd outside the Venetian:

Another rally in support of Palestine is happening on the Las Vegas Strip in front of the Venetian. The first few rallies in Las Vegas had pro-Israel counter protestors but there doesn’t appear to be any so far. pic.twitter.com/WP4XTNg9q8

— kristen desilva (@kristendesilva) November 4, 2023

The DSA’s actions have been met with condemnation from Nevada Jewish community leaders, Henderson Democrats, and Senator Jackie Rosen, however leaders and members of the state Democratic party and have largely remained silent.

Assemblywoman Monroe-Moreno, do you also condemn the @DemSocialists and @LasVegasDSA support of Hamas? @Hendems just issued their condemnation and we have asked, and are again asking, if you share in their condemnation as the LVDSA endorsed every NV Dem. Thank you.

— Nevada Globe (@NevadaGlobe) October 10, 2023

Just weeks before Hamas’ attacks on Israel, Navarro appeared at an event with Senate Leader Nicole Cannizzaro (SD-6) where they posed for photos (Cannizzaro and Navarro are standing next to each other on the right):

It’s National Public Lands Day! #TeamTitus joined Sen. Cannizzaro and local leaders to celebrate our treasured landscapes. Southern Nevadans know how important our public lands are, which is why I’ll always fight to protect them. pic.twitter.com/vgcRCcXPi1

— Dina Titus (@repdinatitus) September 23, 2023

Senator Cannizzaro’s appearance with Navaro has been known for weeks, but she hasn’t said one word about it publicly, despite questions being raised.

Antisemitic incidents have been on the rise since the Israel-Hamas war began. The Globe reported on the antisemitic graffiti that was spotted in Rep. Susie Lee’s district in Las Vegas saying “Death 2 Jews.” The incident was met with widespread condemnation from Governor Joe Lombardo, Rep. Lee, both of Nevada’s U.S. Senators, and a few members of the Nevada Democratic party.

Despite the abhorrent antisemitism displayed by Navarro and the DSA, two Democratic legislators, Edgar Flores (SD-2) and Cecelia Gonzalez (AD-16), joined Navarro last week at an event for For Our Future Nevada, which the group posted about on social media.

According to Influence Watch: “In 2016, Democratic operatives created the For Our Future Action Fund (FOF) with a majority of the funding provided by leftist environmentalist Tom Steyer. Steyer launched FOF in 2016 with the support of a number of government-worker-aligned labor unions including the AFL-CIO, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), and the National Education Association (NEA).”

Senator @EdgarFloresNV fought to pass #SB371, a bill that would have given more power to the community -instead of stalled at the legislature.

Lombardo vetoed it, making it impossible, in some cases, for the people to get involved and give input. #nvleg pic.twitter.com/Afzk8uO9KD

— For Our Future NV (@ForOurFutureNV) November 2, 2023

We need to address the systemic issues that cause housing insecurity. That means prioritizing the people of Nevada, not corporate donors and greedy landlords. That’s the work Assemblywoman @CeceliaGNV is doing at the #nvleg pic.twitter.com/kxFQWA597E

— For Our Future NV (@ForOurFutureNV) November 2, 2023

Assemblywoman Gonzalez has also appeared to indicate her support for Palestine, liking at least one post with the hashtag “#FreePalestine” tweeted by Lorenzita Santos, another active member of the Las Vegas DSA and the program manager at New American Leaders, an organization who recruits and trains first and second generation immigrants to run for office. (Jewish immigrants need not apply).

Santos formerly was the Organizing Director of One AAPI Nevada where she met with a number of Democratic legislators in Carson City and Rep. Lee in Washington DC.

Assm. Gonzalez, from her personal Instagram account, also liked the following post from Santos, along with organizers and the president from PLAN Nevada and the UNLV Immigration Clinic, a clinic that received millions in taxpayer dollars since its inception.

State Democrats recently appearing at For Our Future Nevada events also include Assemblywomen Angie Taylor (who is running for State Senate District 15), Selena La Rue Hatch (AD-25), Shea Backus (AD-37), Venecia Considine (AD-18), and Senator Fabian Doñate (SD-10)

ICYMI: Last Saturday we had @VoteAngieTaylor, @La_Rue_Hatch, and @theNHJA join the community to get down to the nitty-gritty of housing justice and insecurity in Nevada.

If you missed it, don’t worry, you can still take action on #HousingJustice here! https://t.co/0zqLVSyhtF pic.twitter.com/yjZeoFCSSB

— For Our Future NV (@ForOurFutureNV) November 2, 2023

Thank you, @ForOurFutureNV, for inviting me! Lowering prices so Nevadans can afford their life-saving Rx is not a political game. #AB250, passed by the NV Assembly & Senate, was a statement of our priorities – people, healthcare, & hope. But it was vetoed by Governor Lombardo.😢 https://t.co/jtoCrPrNz6

— VeniciaNV18 (@Nv18Venicia) November 6, 2023

Senator @FabianDonate tells us a heartbreaking story about a new dad finding out he has cancer and how affordable healthcare would have helped him and his family.

“At the end of the day, we want everyone to have healthcare access.” pic.twitter.com/5i6MGLNhmH

— For Our Future NV (@ForOurFutureNV) November 15, 2023

Navarro and Santos have been known in Nevada Democratic circles for years and clearly continue to have ties to extreme-Left groups, like For our Future, that conduct numerous events with Democratic legislators. To note, the Las Vegas DSA supported “all Democratic candidates” on the ballot in the 2022 election.

To date, the Democratic Party or their elected officials, led by Assemblywoman Daniele Monroe Moreno (AD-1), has not officially commented on the Las Vegas DSA’s antisemitic posts and actions, which elicits many questions:

Were Flores and Gonzalez unaware of Navarro’s antisemitic views and documented aggressiveness toward Governor Lombardo? Or did they simply not care when they chose to appear with him?

Why hasn’t Nicole Cannizzaro condemned the DSA or offered any explanation for her appearance with Navarro?

Do Gonzalez and Flores share the DSA’s views on the war in Israel? Seemingly, Gonzalez does from her social media activism from her private Instagram account.

Why do Nevada Democrats continue to work with groups like For Our Future and the Las Vegas DSA if they’re going to give platforms to antisemitism and individuals like Navarro and Santos who celebrate Hamas terror?

We have sent these questions to the Democratic leadership, Flores, and Gonzalez. We will update the article with their responses if received.