As a diverse group of organizers transforming the Queens Democratic Party, we can empathize with the challenges the @newkingsdems folx in Brooklyn are facing. The #NewReformers have never received an outburst quite like this. It’s wrong.

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But it gets worse. Using vulgar language to undermine an entire group of your fellow members is a failure of leadership.

If diversity is our strength and unity is our power, then what exactly do you call this clip below?

It’s gross.

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The level of disrespect displayed last night is reprehensible.

Our mission is to empower people in their communities and organize across common goals. Our movement sees no county lines. It sees those who are willing to put in the work to transform their local democracy.

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Let’s be abundantly clear: the #NewReformers is NOT a “progressive” organization. We are a diverse collective of organizers & activists looking to transform our democracy. From centrists to socialists and moderates to progressives, we embrace and respect each other’s values.

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We stand in solidarity with the reform-minded County Committee Members of Kings County. Let’s work together on a path forward that respects each other’s values while empowering the communities we represent.

@Samynemir @Julio_PenaBK, thank you for your courage.

Onward!

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