She's been a lib for the longest time, but a lot of leftists gives her a pass because of her past and she was strong black female icon. Here's a good piece by the late Glen Ford:

https://www.blackagendareport.com/content/angela-davis-lost-her-mind-over-obama**___**

Finkelstein also blasted her in a recent interview, pointing out the fact that Davis' main activity now is is doing Prison Abolitionists talks in front of her wealthy liberal audiences.