SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization, released the following statement from Executive Director Rick Zbur after the LA Times published a report detailing multiple corroborated allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct by California Democratic Party Chair Eric Bauman:
“The allegations against Mr. Bauman of sexual harassment and misconduct are specific, severe and deeply troubling. Such behavior — by anyone — cannot be tolerated, and it’s critical that a thorough investigation of these reports be completed expeditiously. Given the widespread and credible nature of the reports, it is our belief that Mr. Bauman should resign from his position as Chair of the California Democratic Party. It is also our sincere hope that the Party will provide any targets of misconduct with the counseling and support that they need.”
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Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization. We bring the voices of LGBTQ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ people. We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve. www.eqca.org
