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Poem By: Susan Lovell

Our rep up here is Jay Obernolte. His number is (760) 247-1815.

If you feel so moved, please call to register your objection to the insertion of the sale of federal land in the “big beautiful bill” . This directly affects us with the sale of federal mountain land. They will ask for name and address. Use your cabin address so they know you are in his …

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The Crestline 6/14 protest made the PAPER!

Please note MBDC did NOT organize this event, but simply helped get the word out. Kudos to the folks that were brave enough to take action and make this protest happen. They brought bubbles, music, water and snacks. They truly made it safe, empowering and peaceful. We were honored to be a part of the …

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Join us at the Running Springs Farmers Market

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NO KINGS 6/14/2025

PERCEPTIONS AND THOUGHTS DURING BIG BEAR’S “NO KINGS DAY” PROTEST The paradox of No King’s Day seems both enlightening and terrifying. Under sunny blue skies with white cumulus clouds and a friendly breeze cooling everyone off, the crowd of about 550+ in Big Bear City is full of spirit, joy, and good will, as ”resistance …

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MBDC made the NEWS

Glen Thompson Scholarship Award

Glen Thompson Scholarship AwardThank you for ALL your contributions to our Scholarship award. In an effort to keep supporting a community program we are looking for items to raffle at our meeting. Please email us if you have something to contribute. Award ceremony speech: The Mountain Bears Democratic Club created our Community Service Award to …

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MBDC Fighting for our RIGHTS

Running Springs to Big Bear….MBDC is protesting because they care!

Poem By: Susan Lovell

May Day Protest Riverside

The 2025 May Day protests were held internationally on May 2025. Demonstrations are being held in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States. There were also protests in Manila and Taipei. In the United States, protests were organized as part of the 50501 movement.

May Day MBDC in New York and Lake Arrowhead Village

Jay Obernolte and Tom Lackey held mobile office hours in Lake Arrowhead Thursday, 5/1. MBDC and other concerned citizens showed up to discuss Jays House votes that hurt his constituents. Concerns ranged from Medicaid, forest logging, education, immigrants in concentration camps, Jay’s basic kissing the ring of Trump and basic disregard for THE RULE OF LAW …

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Jay Obernolte DO YOUR JOB!

Based on the available information, here’s a breakdown of Jay Obernolte’s votes and positions related to benefit cuts in 2025: Votes on Budget Proposals:

Art By: Larry Zamora

The TIME is NOW to SPEAK UP!

MBDC Endorses Seta Ghazarian

Name: Seta GhazarianRunning For: California Democratic Party Region 11 DirectorElection Date: May 31, 2025Where to Vote: Anaheim at the CADEM Convention (only Region 11 delegates can participate)Summary of Candidacy: My name is Seta Ghazarian, and I am honored to be running for re-election as Region 11 Director in the California Democratic Party. It has been …

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Artists Welcome

COMMUNITY SERVICE- Spring Fling

Thank you Crestline MBDC member Carrie Forbear for her Community Service Spring Fling and Fundraiser. Our Crest Forest Senior Citizen club has been providing Nutritional lunches twice a week for over 15 years now to the less fortunate older folks on the mountain ~ and MANY classes to get them out of their houses and …

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Writers View

50501 Jay Obernolte’s Protest April 5th, 2025.  Susan M Lovell, Ph.D.  In spite of the “reason for” the event, there was an excited, hopeful, even joyous energy in the air, as a large crowd of citizens gathered, with persons of all ages, some bringing their kids and pups, whose laughter and happy barks added to …

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MBDC SIGN ART

MBDC made good trouble today!

April 4th 2025 Protests MBDC member quotes: “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” It was fun to cause some good trouble together and know that you’re not alone in the fight. Other people’s enthusiasm, energy and commitment is inspiring.” Rosemary “Went to the new. Tesla location in Aliso Viejo. This …

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Rep. Jay Obernolte HOLD HIM ACCOUNTABLE! 30 Day Challenge!

Rep. Jay ObernolteHOLD HIM ACCOUNTABLE!30 Day Challenge One-A-DayProtests, Calls & LettersApril-May MEDICAID CUTSCalifornia’s behemoth Medicaid program insures 14.9 million people, more than one-third of the state’s population. Republicans hold nine House seats in California and represent 2.5 million Medicaid enrollees. All nine voted to approve the House GOP budget bill at the end of February.Some …

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Poem from MBDC member protesting!

Our MBDC member went to a protest in February in Los Angeles fighting for the rights of brown people. Their mom is an immigrant so this made them really mad. When the administration started ending DACA, they had to speak out, especially since they were born in California. “Rise, Brown Souls” In streets of fire, …

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