A few days before the election, I made an appeal to a private New Orleans Facebook group designed as a place for “New Orleans queer folks to barter goods/services/skills/support.” I selected this group of over 3,000 followers for my pitch, as opposed other Gay New Orleans Facebook groups because it sits at the nexus of identity as well as economy. I think that Mutual Aid groups that focus on Reduce, Reuse and Recycle is the wave of the future.
I hope it’s not inappropriate to post here, but my name is Ryan Gomez and I’m running for office O.P.D.E.C. in District B, roughly Uptown. The Parish Democratic Executive Committee is the foundation of the party and a great opportunity to promote new and progressive voices. Election Day is this Saturday.
Recently, my campaign was featured in the Ambush! The Gay and Lesbian community has made great strides in New Orleans, but the recent upheaval in the wider LGBTQ world shows us that the story of Queer Liberation continues with a new generation of voices. It’s this energy that sustains me as I proceed Uptown and on Reddit.It’s been a great joy watching networks of Queer Mutual-Aid, Art and Space bloom. The emergency of Black Trans Freedom adds poignancy to our solidarity in contrast to the reductive Gay™ mainstream.
A great toast to your health and lovers. My campaign Facebook page is facebook.com/ryanrepresents. Your help in spreading the word would be a great blessing. 
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