Ms Magma

In contrast to Richard Carlbom’s substance-free, platitude-heavy email, MN DFL Outreach Officer Quentin Wathum-Ocama sent a real response; one which echoes the frustration that many of us feel.

I wanted to add my own words to what has already been said, because this matters deeply to me I want to be unequivocal when I say: transphobia has no place in our party. Trans and non-binary people are under unprecedented assault, politically, legally, and personally, which makes it all the more important that we walk the walk, not just talk the talk, as a party. I was not a participant at the Feminist Caucus annual meeting, but to any and all trans and non-binary DFLers who walked away from that meeting (and the subsequent follow-up communications) feeling disrespected, unseen, and discriminated against, I want to offer my sincere apology as a leader in this party. I want to acknowledge that rea

party. I want to acknowledge that real and lasting harm was caused by some of the conduct of the Feminist Caucus leadership, and that it is incumbent upon all of us, as leaders of the party, to create an environment where that harm can be addressed and where healing is possible. I also offer my commitment—as Outreach Officer and Co-Chair of the Outreach and Inclusion Committee—to work in conjunction with our trans and non-binary activists, Stonewall DFL, staff, other party officers, and party leadership to ensure the DFL is a more welcoming and inclusive space for all.

As stated, I’m already working on several steps to increase inclusivity, and next week I plan to have an in-depth conversation with Stonewall DFL to plan next steps with the caucus. I’m always willing to work with any of you all—listening to your input and lived experience to guide my work carefully—and I’ll be the first to acknowledge that I have blind spots. If there’s something I’m missing, please tell me; I will listen, learn, and act where I can. For me, this work looks like ongoing education and training, clear accountability when respect is violated, intentional inclusion of trans and non-binary voices at every level, and practical supports that make sure every DFLer can fully belong.

(1/2) MN DFL Outreach and Inclusion Officer @quentinocama.bsky.social just sent a much, much better response to this situation. We're lucky to have him and I hope his hard work has positive results.

I am proud that you are my Representative in Congress.

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Richard Carlbom, MN DFL Chair has responded to the Open Letter to State DFL Leadership in Response to Transphobic Behavior by Leadership of the Feminist Caucus. It sounded like AI wrote it, so I’m wondering if you can pick the real one from Chat GPT’s versions (here are my prompts).

Update for signers: we'll be collecting signatures through the rest of the weekend and sending the letter and evidence to DFL Party Leadership on Monday morning!

We are at more than 700 signers from across the state, including several elected officials. We are *truly* blown away, y'all! 😭💜🥰

That was me using Black as the Diversity and Inclusion officer’s pronoun as Black asked. No one, ever, used Black’s stated preferred pronoun in that meeting, and Black never batted an eye.

In this case it was clear that Black was mocking trans people asking for their correct pronouns and doubling down on it with that exact (disingenuous) argument.

Sure. But pretending that you actually want people to use “Black” as your pronoun when that is demonstrably false (this person has in fact identified Blackself with she/her pronouns when in spaces where there are not trans people advocating for their own correct pronoun use).

Yes

It was so disheartening on so many levels, but the clear TERFyness of it was certainly the worst part. Do we need to form a DFL Intersectional Caucus?

Oh, wait! I can't!
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Where is the line that “comes across” becomes “is clearly”?

A Frey staffer was seen hurrying out during the discussion…if we hadn’t adjourned, I doubt he would have actually come in at that point.

Yes, it had been passed around to each precinct that Frey was en route, so by the time Dave Tilsen moved to adjourn (specifically before Frey arrived) people were primed. The biggest controversy of the convention was which way to disrespect Frey would be more powerful.

Is there some kind of joke to be made from Trump being a convicted FELON and us being able to also say F ELON to his anointed government-dismantler? I feel like there should be, but I can’t quite get there.

Surely someone has already come up with something from that?

…Since they’re getting rid of DEI, are they also getting rid of veterans’ preference in hiring for the federal gov? 2/2

Nothing says “Make America Great Again” like fucking over our veterans (who are served by the federal agency that employs the most people) and employs a significantly higher share of vets than the general workforce… 1/2

Eh, at some point Elon will ask for too much or Trump will think he’s horning in on his power and he’ll turn on him, like he has on so many of his past cronies.

Unfortunately the app is nothing like the community that many of us have built within BNG groups—which is *supposed* to be the point of Buy Nothing; it’s not just Freecycle 2.0. If all you’re using it for is getting/rid of stuff, then I’m sure it’s fine. I want it to work as well, but it doesn’t.

They weren’t *actually* concerned about the appropriateness of the timing or setting or whatever. For them to be a Trump supporter and pretend to care about things like politeness or norms or “appropriate” behavior is laughable.

I sent her an email of gratitude. Thank you for sharing!

😂 That person just blocked me… I had looked at their feed before and at one point they were complaining about someone (being a coward or fragile or whatever for) blocking them. 🏆

Ah… wait!?!? So you DO have to teach your kids and grandkids to be straight? Do you also teach them to adhere to gender norms?
“Little boys don’t wear dresses! No, not even for dress-up! Little boys don’t play with dolls!”
“Susie, stop playing ball! Go inside and help your mom in the kitchen!l