Ramon Gardenhire's piece about the elimination of the "Director of GLBT Outreach" staff position at the DNC is making it's way around the internet. In addition to Keith Boykin's post (see below), I've noticed it at Jasmyne Cannick, My Left Wing, and Refinish69.

In the meantime, at least one person at the DNC appears to have decided that instead of listening to the concerns being raised by grassroots GLBT activists, the best response is to attack the messenger. DNC Political Director Pam Womack left at least one state party official with the impression that Ramon Gardenhire was just a disgruntled ex-employee. Nothing could be further from the truth.

I genuinely hope this is just a miscommunication, but I find this news troubling. Ramon of course has made many contributions to the Democratic Party and to the LGBTI Community. He currently serves as co-chair of the Stonewall Democrats Black Caucus. He is giving voice to concerns many of us have been voicing over the past year. I for one, am grateful for his efforts.