Arturo Carmona & sexism: what you need to know (CA34)
Last updated Monday, April 3, 4pm EST
You may have seen the recent Los Angeles Times article where Arturo Carmona has “categorically denied” any accusations of sexism or fiscal mismanagement brought forth by former Bernie Sanders campaign staffers. It’s interesting to note that the original article did not quote the victims once, just the men from Carmona’s campaign. The article has since been edited after a critical response to the omission.
Carmona’s campaign manager, Javier Gonzalez, glaringly demonstrates in the interview that he still doesn’t quite grasp the concept of why dismissive sexism is an issue, and tells women the proper way to report sexual harassment is to “…deal with it in a friendly fashion, and do it with honey.” (In the midst of this sagely advice, he also admits he knew about everything.)
We thought it would be useful to compile the posts from all of the women (and now men) who have spoken out publicly about his mistreatment and mismanagement, so their voices can be acknowledged. We have also included some other pieces that corroborate their accusations.
Additionally, we want to note an article that has surfaced from 2008 where Carmona, then Executive Director of the Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM), a migrant workers union, was accused of “anomalies and irregularities in the administration of the council and its funding.” After the investigation he was asked to resign, and arrested for the fraud case.
Public Statements thus far
Masha Mendieta, National Latino Outreach Strategist, Bernie 2016 and the first woman to come forward with an article on medium.
Erika Andiola, Latino Press Secretary, Bernie 2016, current Political Director for Our Revolution, and one of the nation’s most prominent DREAMers
Lucy Flores, surrogate for Bernie 2016, VP at We are mitú & Former Nevada Assemblywoman. Sen. Sanders endorsed her during a congressional run in 2016
Giulianna Di Lauro, National Latino Outreach Strategist, Bernie 2016. Currently at Our Revolution.
Cynthia Montes, Communications Fellow Bernie 2016
Former Bernie 2016 campaign staff and surrogates released an open letter with over a dozen signatures including Nina Turner, Susan Sarandon Help End the Cycle of Sexism — Withdraw Your Endorsement of Arturo Carmona on Sat, April 1st 2017.
Soon after, former colleagues from Presente.org and mitú came forward:
Kyle de Beausset, former senior campaigner at Presente.org, MoveOn.org
Gabriela Garcia, former Managing Director at Presente.org, Current instructor at Purdue University
Erica Scott, former staffer at Presente.org
Mariana Ruiz, Managaing Director at Presente.org
Mary Hernandez, Director of Business Operations at mitú
Email showing senior Latino Outreach staff coordinating a call with Rich Pelletier to request removal of Arturo Carmona from management
Tweet from Rich Pelletier denying this meeting even took place
