"Controversy Surrounds Departure of Boston DSA Member Mike Connolly"

State Representative Mike Connolly is leaving the Boston chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) after facing a motion to expel him from the group. The motion was filed by 16 DSA members who accused Connolly of breaking with DSA policies by supporting certain Democratic candidates and initiatives. Connolly initially fought against the expulsion but has now decided to drop his affiliation with the organization. This incident highlights the tension between maintaining ideological purity and growing political power on the far left.