(Cont) The “n-word” in particular, likely originated from the Latin word niger(meaning "black").While initially a descriptive term, it quickly became a derogatory epithet during the slave trade, synonymous with inferiority. Nothing about the use of the n-word was ever okay, nor will it ever be.
Quote: It is my observation that the problem lies with the exercised comfort individuals have with the humiliation and degradation of me and every other Black member of our community. For context, slurs have been used as psychological weapons to demean, dehumanize, and enforce a racial hierarchy.
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I was proud to represent PWC for years, VA's most diverse county. This community deserves leadership whose respect for everyone, regardless of race or creed, is unquestioned. Sef Casim has yet to fully explain his remarks and unconditionally apologize. www.princewilliamtimes.com/localnews/de...
And it's not the past posts alone. It's the offline response to being called in. It's the response to constituents asking clarification about his residence, which was under question in the last election he was in too. In this 2026, this lack of unlearning is inexcusable.
🚨 MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS IN WOODBRIDGE DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION – Prince William County Democrats are turning up the heat on their own nominee. As of March 2, 2026, a significant coalition of elected Democratic officials has publicly called for Muhammed “Sef” Casim to immediately step down as the Democratic candidate for the Woodbridge District seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. This comes amid escalating controversy over resurfaced social media posts from 2012–2015 that allegedly contain racial slurs, antisemitic rhetoric, misogynistic language, xenophobic elements, and other deeply divisive content. The joint statement, released March 2 and led by former Woodbridge Supervisor Delegate Margaret Franklin (HD-23) @MargaretforVA , declares the remarks “not merely unacceptable — they are disqualifying.” It states: “As elected leaders representing one of the most diverse counties in the Commonwealth of Virginia, we stand firmly against racist, xenophobic, and misogynistic language in any form. The remarks made online by Sufiyan ‘Sef’ Casim are not merely unacceptable — they are disqualifying.” The signers emphasize: “His use of deeply derogatory language that has caused immeasurable pain and harm to African Americans throughout this nation’s history reflects a fundamental failure of character and judgment that cannot be overlooked. Mr. Casim has demonstrated that he does not grasp the weight and history of the words he chose to use. That is not a standard we will accept from anyone seeking to represent the people of Prince William County.” They directly call on Casim to withdraw: “We are therefore calling on him to immediately step down as a candidate for the Prince William County Board of Supervisors. The Woodbridge community deserves a leader who is fully committed to their wellbeing — someone who will fight to lower costs, address the real needs of residents, and bring people together rather than cause harm. Stepping down is the right thing to…
The statement concludes: “In the event Mr. Casim does not step down, we, the undersigned signers of this statement, do not support his candidacy.” Signatories include a broad cross-section of Democratic leaders with strong ties to Prince William and Northern Virginia: - Delegate Margaret Franklin, HD-23 - Delegate Luke Torian, HD-24 @DelegateTorian - Senator Jennifer Carroll Foy, SD-33 @JCarrollFoy - Senator Jeremy McPike, SD-29 @JeremyMcPike - Delegate Rozia Henson, HD-19 @Henson4Virginia - Delegate Michelle Maldonado, HD-20 @MichelleforVA - Vice Chair, Supervisor Victor Angry - Supervisor Andrea Bailey - Selonia Miles, Council Member, Town of Dumfries - Monae Nickerson, Vice Mayor, Town of Dumfries - School Board Members: Richard Jesse, Lisa Zargararpur, Justin Wilk, Tracey Blake, and Loree Williams This group represents a powerful intra-party rebuke in a district known for its cultural diversity, where issues of trust and inclusive leadership directly impact Board decisions on data centers, housing affordability, public safety, transportation, and economic development. Adding to the pressure, Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair Deshundra Jefferson @DeshundraTweets issued her own pointed statement on March 2: “I am deeply disgusted by the past comments Sufiyan Casim made — as well as his lack of responsibility and accountability. No apology should start with the words, 'Nobody’s history is perfect and I am no exception,' as it dismisses the pain that one’s words have caused.” Jefferson continued: “Sufiyan needs to meet with leaders in the communities he has offended. He needs to initiate an open dialogue and answer to voters. That’s the only way that trust can be rebuilt. Words matter — especially from those seeking public office. Words shape public discourse. Words influence policy priorities. Words signal whose voices are valued and whose are dismissed. Rhetoric that stereotypes, marginalizes, or demeans has no place in our politi…
She also addressed perceived hypocrisy in outrage over racism: “This is exactly what the Prince William County Republican Committee is doing. Many of those who appear to be outraged over Sufiyan’s comments remained silent or made excuses when Brian Landrum disparaged me by using the term 'DEI Deshundra.' Those same people routinely ignore Trump’s overt racism... So why does racism matter now? Because they want to win an election.” This situation is unfortunate and completely unfair to Woodbridge residents, who deserve a Supervisor who would prioritize their needs and understand the diverse community they serve. The story broke with our coverage after Prince William County Republican Committee Chairman Jacob Alderman released a statement February 27 highlighting screenshots of alleged posts, including repeated use of the n-word (e.g., “this n***a landed a sweet job”), derogatory terms toward women, comparisons of Israel to Nazi Germany, claims of U.S.-funded “genocide,” and #FreePalestine content paired with conflict imagery. Alderman called the content “vile, indefensible, and completely disqualifying” for representing a culturally diverse community and accused Democratic leaders of complicity through silence. Casim responded with a public Facebook apology: “Nobody’s history is perfect and I am no exception. 14 years ago I had made social media posts that were disrespectful and posted a reference to my friend using a term that is quite frankly, offensive to the Black community. There is no excuse for this and I deeply apologize. I want to make clear that the foolishness of my actions during my college days did not translate then, and most definitely does not indicate now, any prejudice or hatred I hold towards the Black community. My focus today is to ensure that every voice is heard and no resident is left out of the opportunities and access to fulfill their dreams.” Additional screenshots surfaced afterward showing more alleged uses of racist language, inc…
Supervisor Andrea Bailey (D-Potomac) @AndreaBaileyVA had earlier posted on X: “We are all called to stand up and speak out against racism and misogyny, regardless of party. If we are going to call out and hold Donald Trump accountable, we MUST also call out the remarks of ‘Sef’ Casim. I love my party and my county, but his remarks are UNACCEPTABLE.” The election context: Early voting for the March 10, 2026, special election is already underway. The winner will fill the Woodbridge seat vacated when Margaret Franklin won her House of Delegates race in December 2025. Casim narrowly won the Democratic firehouse primary on February 7 over Pamela G. Montgomery (291–258). Montgomery raised alarms about potential non-resident voting, invalidated ballots (31 noted), address discrepancies (including Casim's own), procedural lapses, inadequate training, and ballot handling issues, calling it a “systemic breakdown” and urging both candidates be advanced to the ballot or a fraud probe launched. The Prince William Democratic Committee certified Casim on February 9 and has issued no public comment on the primary claims, social media controversy, or latest calls for withdrawal. Republican nominee Jeannie LaCroix, a longtime Woodbridge resident and business owner, continues her campaign focused on responsible leadership, respect for every resident, safer streets, better schools, and economic opportunity without division. Casim's older X account ( @SufiyanCasim ) is protected; his public account ( @SefCasim ) promotes early voting and local issues. All allegations rest on provided screenshots, public statements, and partisan claims; full independent verification of post authenticity, original context, timing of deletions/protection changes, and primary irregularity details remains limited and ongoing. Woodbridge — one of Prince William County's most diverse areas east of I-95, including Route 1 and Belmont Bay, and surrounding communities — now faces a highly charged spec…
What a fiasco - pretty much every PW Dem is calling on the Dem nominee for Woodbridge District to step aside over alleged social media posts containing "racial slurs, antisemitic rhetoric, misogynistic language, xenophobic elements" etc. bluevirginia.us/2026/03/mond... h/t @PotomacLocal
If you're in Woodbridge, VA, in Prince William County, please read this. And make a plan for today or Tuesday.
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They’re scared of children with crayons.
Inexcusable. The work of evil.
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And I better not see anyone try to whitewash The Rev. Jesse Jackson.
"In his...'Keep Hope Alive' speech, Jackson provided a model for a Democratic politics...that takes identity and class seriously, that understands their relationship and interplay, that appeals to common identities and forges responsive solutions."
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and i wrote this a decade ago about jackson as the model response to trump-style politics www.slate.com/articles/new...
i think jesse jackson was one of the most important american political figures of the post-war era and i think that his 1984 and 1988 campaigns for the democratic nomination still have a great deal to teach about forging a path to a more egalitarian world. RIP.
Post showing the front page of the last edition of the Richmond Free Press announcing the end of their 34 year run.
A significant loss to the community m.richmondfreepress.com/news/2026/fe...
Democracy is a decision.
A sprawling new immigration detention facility is planned for Western Maryland, and Washington County officials say there is nothing they can do to block it. buff.ly/OBV85Qp
I think about this often. Like, daily.
screencap of the donation screen from WFM
screencap of the donation screen from WFM: shows 1005 USD sent
The official receipt hasn't hit my inbox yet (the site is probably processing a lot of donations) but the first $1,000 raised for MN mutual aid and relief has been sent to Women's Foundation of Minnesota's Immigrant Rapid Response Fund. We actually have already hit 1.5k and I am hoping to restock!!
Sarin
Cyanide
Aconiline
Thallium Compounds
These are examples of highly toxics substances, poisons, that can kill through simple application to the skin. Say by a spray.
This post is about the immense danger Ilhan Omar was in.
Do not let then downplay the depravity of this incident
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It's time to abolish Trump’s ICE.
Clarissa explains it all to the DHS Instagram account
Watch the video. This looks like a fucking execution by armed thugs - this is not what our country stands for.
Local law enforcement needs to immediately investigate and hold those responsible accountable.
There must be massive nationwide resistance to this lawlessness.
I keep circling back to this fact;
All you had to do was listen to Black people. That’s it. That’s all. But you couldn’t. You refused to believe, refused to follow our lead, and now it’s you.
