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