Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren apologized for the negative experience of six women of color, who quit the senator’s Nevada campaign staff and cited a “toxic” work environment riddled with tokenism.
the senator’s Nevada campaign staff and cited a “toxic” work environment riddled with tokenism.
Thursday night after an event in Derry, New Hampshire. “I try to build a campaign and an organization that is diverse and welcoming, that celebrates people, that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work every single day.”She continued: “I also understand the long legacy of racism in this country and what it means and how it creates power dynamics and inequities that are toxic and dangerous. And that’s why it’s so important that we be constantly vigilant and determined to do better.
revealed Thursday afternoon that six staffers, all women of color, have left Warren’s Nevada campaign since November. Three said they were marginalized by the campaign and felt that their problems only worsened when they were addressed to higher-ups and human resources.
Complaints, comments, advice, and grievances were met with an earnest shake of the head and progressive buzzwords but not much else.
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