Help End the Cycle of Sexism — Withdraw Your Endorsement of Arturo Carmona
Dear Progressive leaders,
As former staff and surrogates of the Bernie Sanders for President campaign, we feel it is our duty to continue fighting for the revolution as loudly and as often as possible. That includes working for what we believe is right and just, even when it’s difficult and even when it comes to dealing with our friends and fellow activists.
Both as organizations and individuals, you have long been allies in the fight for our progressive values. Additionally, so many of you have stood up for women at every turn — pay equity, choice, and so much more. As an unabashed partner in this fight and in light of the number of women who have taken the brave step to speak up and speak out against the horrendous treatment they suffered at the hands of Arturo Carmona, including this courageous account, we are asking that you immediately withdraw your endorsement of Carmona for California’s 34thCongressional district.
We understand that organizations do not always have information and background on every aspect of a candidate, but we do also ask that future endorsements include a more rigorous vetting process, including conversations with a diverse set of colleagues. At a time when the revolution needs its strongest leaders at the forefront, we hope allies will always consider a candidates’ personal and professional reputations as important as their positioning on issues.
Thank you for your continued partnership, and we hope you will take this step to ensure the cycle of sexism and harassment is finally stopped.
In solidarity,
Nida Allam
Bernie 2016 Staff
Erika Andiola
Bernie 2016 National Press Secretary for Latino Outreach
Sheila Angelo
Bernie 2016 Staff
Adriana Arevalo
Bernie 2016 Nevada Communications and Outreach Strategist
Julia Barnes
Bernie 2016 National Field Director
Rania Batrice
Bernie 2016 Deputy Campaign Manager
Robert Becker
Bernie 2016 State Director in IA, MI, CA
Becky Bond
Bernie 2016 Staff
Melissa Byrne
Bernie 2016 National GOTV Digital Director
Rob Byrne
Bernie 2016 LGBTQ Outreach Coordinator
Mike Ceraso
Bernie 2016 Staff
Arun Chaudhary
Bernie 2016 Creative Director
Tchiyuka Cornelius
Bernie 2016 National Labor Outreach Director
Christopher Covert
Bernie 2016 South Carolina State Director
Giulianna Di Lauro
Bernie 2016 Staff
Zack Exley
Bernie 2016 Staff
Lucy Flores
Bernie 2016 Surrogate
Keegan Goudiss
Bernie 2016 National Digital Advertising Director
Kyle Machado
Bernie 2016 National Deputy Calling Program Director
Mark-Parker-Magyar
Bernie 2016 Staff
Brandon Maheu
Bernie 2016 Director of State Campaigns
Tyson Manker
Veterans for Bernie
Seven McDonald
Bernie 2016 National Surrogate Outreach Coordinator
Masha Mendieta
Bernie 2016 California Outreach Director
Johnny Misheff
Bernie 2016 National LGBTQ Outreach Coordinator
Aisha Naseem
Bernie 2016 Staff
Linh Nguyen
Bernie 2016 Outreach Coordinator
Kenneth Pennington
Bernie 2016 Digital Director
Kunoor Ojha
Bernie 2016 Student Organizing Director
Vigie Ramos Rios
Bernie 2016 Field Team
Hector Rivera
Bernie 2016 Regional Field Director
Chuck Rocha
Bernie 2016, Solidarity Strategies
David Sanchez
Bernie 2016 National Delegate Coordinator
Pantera Sarah
Bernie 2016 National Surrogate Team
Susan Sarandon
Bernie 2016 Surrogate
Sarah Scanlon
Bernie 2016 National LGBTQ Outreach Director
Adam Schantz
Bernie 2016 National Surrogate Coordinator
Hector Sigala
Bernie 2016 Social Media Director
Carli Stevenson
Bernie 2016 Indiana Political Director
Alicia De Toffoll
Bernie 2016 National Women’s Outreach Coordinator
John Towles
Bernie 2016 National Director for Veteran Outreach
Nina Turner
Bernie 2016 Surrogate
Lilia Villa
Bernie 2016 Staff