Quentin Ocama, MAT, M.Ed 🇺🇸🇺🇬
@quentinocama.bsky.social
Educator, DFL Outreach Officer, SPFE28 E-Board, Concordia Saint Paul and University of Minnesota School of Social Work alum.
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I reached out to federal delegation to get some answers on this project. It’s a surprise and a very unwelcome one.
No home for ICE and CBP in Saint Paul.
No home for ICE and CBP in Saint Paul.
From a St Paul Dept of Safety and Inspections email: construction permit for a new $11m CBP building construction permit at 670 Bayfield Street next to the downtown StP airport. Note location right near the runways. "Great" place to deport from! @mollycoleman.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I reached out to federal delegation to get some answers on this project. It’s a surprise and a very unwelcome one.
No home for ICE and CBP in Saint Paul.
No home for ICE and CBP in Saint Paul.
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One small part of the terrible Senate deal: “The bill would hand the beer industry a major win by restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp products. The hemp industry claims the provision threatens 325,000 jobs.” -Bloomberg News www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Shutdown Nears End as Democrats Agree to Funding Deal
The record-breaking US government shutdown is nearing an end after a group of moderate Senate Democrats agreed to support a deal to reopen the government and fund some departments and agencies for the...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:23 AM
One small part of the terrible Senate deal: “The bill would hand the beer industry a major win by restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp products. The hemp industry claims the provision threatens 325,000 jobs.” -Bloomberg News www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Grateful to everyone who’s reached out about me running in the 64A special election.
Honestly, it’s just too much to ask of my family (especially with a 6-month-old), my students, and my colleagues.
I’m sure our little corner of St. Paul will find a great representative!
Honestly, it’s just too much to ask of my family (especially with a 6-month-old), my students, and my colleagues.
I’m sure our little corner of St. Paul will find a great representative!
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Grateful to everyone who’s reached out about me running in the 64A special election.
Honestly, it’s just too much to ask of my family (especially with a 6-month-old), my students, and my colleagues.
I’m sure our little corner of St. Paul will find a great representative!
Honestly, it’s just too much to ask of my family (especially with a 6-month-old), my students, and my colleagues.
I’m sure our little corner of St. Paul will find a great representative!
The municipal elections are settled and over, and we’re just 70 days away from the start of the legislative session.
If you’re a DFLer, right now is the time to stop attacking our DFL House and Senate caucus members. We don’t have time for this crap in a divided legislature.
If you’re a DFLer, right now is the time to stop attacking our DFL House and Senate caucus members. We don’t have time for this crap in a divided legislature.
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The municipal elections are settled and over, and we’re just 70 days away from the start of the legislative session.
If you’re a DFLer, right now is the time to stop attacking our DFL House and Senate caucus members. We don’t have time for this crap in a divided legislature.
If you’re a DFLer, right now is the time to stop attacking our DFL House and Senate caucus members. We don’t have time for this crap in a divided legislature.
I voted for Saint Paul students, families, and educators. Vote Yes for SPPS today — polls are open until 8:00!
Find your polling place at mnvotes.gov
Find your polling place at mnvotes.gov
November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I voted for Saint Paul students, families, and educators. Vote Yes for SPPS today — polls are open until 8:00!
Find your polling place at mnvotes.gov
Find your polling place at mnvotes.gov
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If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
October 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
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Just witnessed someone trying to fireb*mb Fletcher’s Ice Cream in NE. Saw a dude acting weird next to a parked car in front of the place. I walked by, heard a smash through my earbuds, smelled gasoline/kerosine. Turned around, snapped some photos instinctively. Thankfully they suck at molot*vs.
October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Just witnessed someone trying to fireb*mb Fletcher’s Ice Cream in NE. Saw a dude acting weird next to a parked car in front of the place. I walked by, heard a smash through my earbuds, smelled gasoline/kerosine. Turned around, snapped some photos instinctively. Thankfully they suck at molot*vs.
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AFT members in Oregon have come together for a peaceful, solidarity-filled #NoKings day of action in Portland! @ofnhp.bsky.social @aft-oregon.org @oregonnursesassoc.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
AFT members in Oregon have come together for a peaceful, solidarity-filled #NoKings day of action in Portland! @ofnhp.bsky.social @aft-oregon.org @oregonnursesassoc.bsky.social
I'm grateful that the DFL State Central Committee adopted our Statewide Affirmative Action, Outreach, and Inclusion Plan today with 96% of the vote. Thank you to the O&I Committee and Co-Chair Eric Won for helping get this drafted and passed.
September 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I'm grateful that the DFL State Central Committee adopted our Statewide Affirmative Action, Outreach, and Inclusion Plan today with 96% of the vote. Thank you to the O&I Committee and Co-Chair Eric Won for helping get this drafted and passed.
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“Reading expands our minds, but more importantly, it expands our hearts.” - @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social @pftlocal3.bsky.social
Art Steinberg is right! By reading, we learn empathy, collaboration, and understanding of others. #ReadingOpensTheWorld @aftpa.bsky.social
Art Steinberg is right! By reading, we learn empathy, collaboration, and understanding of others. #ReadingOpensTheWorld @aftpa.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“Reading expands our minds, but more importantly, it expands our hearts.” - @artsteinberg-pft.bsky.social @pftlocal3.bsky.social
Art Steinberg is right! By reading, we learn empathy, collaboration, and understanding of others. #ReadingOpensTheWorld @aftpa.bsky.social
Art Steinberg is right! By reading, we learn empathy, collaboration, and understanding of others. #ReadingOpensTheWorld @aftpa.bsky.social
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Disney/ABC have a responsibility to refuse to participate in corruption.
Kimmel must be reinstated. If Disney/ABC agree to this extortion then perhaps creatives + workers should consider collective action to push back. Same w/buying park + cruise tickets if they bow.
People have power. Ask Target
Kimmel must be reinstated. If Disney/ABC agree to this extortion then perhaps creatives + workers should consider collective action to push back. Same w/buying park + cruise tickets if they bow.
People have power. Ask Target
September 20, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Disney/ABC have a responsibility to refuse to participate in corruption.
Kimmel must be reinstated. If Disney/ABC agree to this extortion then perhaps creatives + workers should consider collective action to push back. Same w/buying park + cruise tickets if they bow.
People have power. Ask Target
Kimmel must be reinstated. If Disney/ABC agree to this extortion then perhaps creatives + workers should consider collective action to push back. Same w/buying park + cruise tickets if they bow.
People have power. Ask Target
One of my students drew me this picture today and said “it’s you, and your wife, and Goldy the Gopher on a beach” 😂😭
September 17, 2025 at 2:36 AM
One of my students drew me this picture today and said “it’s you, and your wife, and Goldy the Gopher on a beach” 😂😭
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BREAKING: Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate, says he’ll seek a third term as Minnesota’s governor.
Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic VP candidate, says he’ll seek a third term as Minnesota’s governor
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll seek reelection to a third term in the 2026 elections. He’s hoping to beat the odds to become the longest-serving governor in a state where voters have usually said two terms were plenty.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
BREAKING: Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate, says he’ll seek a third term as Minnesota’s governor.
Tonight we officially launched the DFL Outreach & Inclusion Committee’s Mentorship Program — with an incredible first class of nearly 30 participants!
This program is about building relationships, passing on experience, and sharing knowledge across our party and communities.
This program is about building relationships, passing on experience, and sharing knowledge across our party and communities.
September 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Tonight we officially launched the DFL Outreach & Inclusion Committee’s Mentorship Program — with an incredible first class of nearly 30 participants!
This program is about building relationships, passing on experience, and sharing knowledge across our party and communities.
This program is about building relationships, passing on experience, and sharing knowledge across our party and communities.
Thank you for your dedicated service and leadership as Auditor.
Minnesota is stronger because of your work, and I am grateful for all you’ve done to bring government closer to the people.
Minnesota is stronger because of your work, and I am grateful for all you’ve done to bring government closer to the people.
Election 2026 announcement: The OSA is in a strong position and can handle a transition, so I won’t be seeking re-election. Thank you all for the opportunity of a lifetime. Let’s use the next 16 months to take the work we do close to home even further.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Thank you for your dedicated service and leadership as Auditor.
Minnesota is stronger because of your work, and I am grateful for all you’ve done to bring government closer to the people.
Minnesota is stronger because of your work, and I am grateful for all you’ve done to bring government closer to the people.
Here are a few of my own personal thoughts on the big news about the Minneapolis DFL today:
August 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Here are a few of my own personal thoughts on the big news about the Minneapolis DFL today:
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Anti-LGBTQ hate groups spent hundreds of millions of dollars to create create panic around the existence of trans people to undermine ALL civil rights protections. Stop doing their work for them.
August 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Anti-LGBTQ hate groups spent hundreds of millions of dollars to create create panic around the existence of trans people to undermine ALL civil rights protections. Stop doing their work for them.
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It is illegal in Minnesota to discriminate against trans people. Period, full stop. That includes in bathrooms. Treating people’s ability to use public spaces as a “social issue” continues to bandy about trans people’s existence as a political issue and it is gross. And dangerous.
August 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
It is illegal in Minnesota to discriminate against trans people. Period, full stop. That includes in bathrooms. Treating people’s ability to use public spaces as a “social issue” continues to bandy about trans people’s existence as a political issue and it is gross. And dangerous.
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Trans rights are human rights, not “social issues.” To insist that trans people must bear the brunt of cis people’s discomfort is not in the same universe as DFL values.
The DFL’s national unpopularity will persist if it insists on complete agreement on social issues. Some convention attendees expressed discomfort with the bathroom arrangements. Telling them their feelings are invalid is more likely to drive them out of the party than change their minds.
August 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Trans rights are human rights, not “social issues.” To insist that trans people must bear the brunt of cis people’s discomfort is not in the same universe as DFL values.
Proud to serve as Campaign Chair for Yes for Saint Paul Public Schools, and that our campaign is endorsed by the Saint Paul Federation of Educators!
This November, we have the chance to stand up for our students to protect the programs that help them thrive.
Learn more at: www.yesforspps.com
This November, we have the chance to stand up for our students to protect the programs that help them thrive.
Learn more at: www.yesforspps.com
Yes for SPPS // Vote YES for Saint Paul Public Schools!
Vote YES for Saint Paul Public Schools on November 4th
www.yesforspps.com
August 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Proud to serve as Campaign Chair for Yes for Saint Paul Public Schools, and that our campaign is endorsed by the Saint Paul Federation of Educators!
This November, we have the chance to stand up for our students to protect the programs that help them thrive.
Learn more at: www.yesforspps.com
This November, we have the chance to stand up for our students to protect the programs that help them thrive.
Learn more at: www.yesforspps.com
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A farewell message from YDA President @quentinocama.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
A farewell message from YDA President @quentinocama.bsky.social
Tomorrow, we gavel in my final convention as a Young Democrat — and on Saturday, my term as President of the Young Democrats of America officially comes to a close. I just want to say, from the bottom of my heart: thank you.
A farewell message from YDA President @quentinocama.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Tomorrow, we gavel in my final convention as a Young Democrat — and on Saturday, my term as President of the Young Democrats of America officially comes to a close. I just want to say, from the bottom of my heart: thank you.
We’ve been busy with DFL Outreach & Inclusion work—but I know lots of amazing activists outside formal leadership might not see what’s happening. I’ll be sharing periodic updates and opportunities here so more folks can plug in. Here is my June update: bit.ly/OI62825
O&I Committee: July Meeting + Other Updates
Good Afternoon, I want to acknowledge the ongoing grief felt across our party and the state of Minnesota. These past few days have been some of the heaviest in our lives, and I hope you're finding…
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June 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We’ve been busy with DFL Outreach & Inclusion work—but I know lots of amazing activists outside formal leadership might not see what’s happening. I’ll be sharing periodic updates and opportunities here so more folks can plug in. Here is my June update: bit.ly/OI62825
We have to be a light in a world that feels so incredibly dark.
June 15, 2025 at 5:33 AM
We have to be a light in a world that feels so incredibly dark.