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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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Mickey Laws Service Award

A special Recognition for Service was awarded to Mickey Laws. Mickey has been a member of the Mountain Bears Democratic Club since 2008 where their little group would meet in front of the fireplace at the Arrowhead Resort. In her tenure with the MBDC, she has worked diligently to grow it from the little group of …

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Mountain Bears Democratic Club’s**** March Madness meeting was just that MADNESS!

Mountain Bears Democratic Club’s**** March Madness meeting was just that MADNESS! Not only did we get to hear all about our members experiences at protests and events …but we also got a great presentation from Seta Ghazarian (CA Democratic Party Region 11 Director)  and an enthusiastic touch base with Derek Marshall (Planning Commissioner and Executive Director, …

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Mountains Bears join democrats from the 42nd Congressional District

Mountains Bears join democrats from the 42nd Congressional District for an open house where Robert Garcia met w constituents, engaged openly with voters, and fielded questions. Keep fighting the good fight, Representative Garcia, and know that we are with you!  

MBDC Potluck Turnout!

Great turnout at our March Potluck! Engagement is up; momentum is ongoing; action is next!

Calling ALL Writers

MBDC is taking ACTION

We are everywhere!  We are sending postcards to Trump, writing letters to the Editor of local papers, protesting, kicking butt on Social Media, networking and partnering with local clubs! Below is a collage of our members in action:Women’s March, Jay Obernolte’s Town Hall, Protests in Big Bear, Postcards to Trump, Letters to the Editor, National Park …

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MBDC attends National Park Protest!

  Here we are protesting in Joshua Tree National Park.

Calling All Writers

MBDC Members protest with their PEN! John and Susan Lovell McLaughlin responded to article: Mountain News 3/12/2025        Executive Decisions: The Trump Administration By Karen Zhou Dear Editor,        Thank you so much for Karen Zhou’s March 6th essential piece on President Trump’s executive orders.  Those fifteen different communiques, varied as …

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POSTCARDS TO TRUMP

POSTCARDS to TRUMP MBDC Protested with Postcards to Trump! On March 15th, mail Donald Trump a postcard that publicly expresses our opposition to him. We, in vast numbers, from all corners of the world, will overwhelm the man with his unpopularity and failure. We will show the media and the politicians what standing with him …

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MBDC join Big Bear Democrats

Weekly you can find the Big Bear Democrats protesting in front of Vons in Big Bear 2-3pm most days. In solidarity the Mountain Bear Democratic Club has joined them on a few occasions. Please e-mail MountainBearDemSecretary@gmail.com if you would like more information.  

The Event of the year and we were there!

Mountain Bears Democratic Club dressed rockin the BLUE and danced the night away. The Crestline Chamber of Commerce with Corks & Hops hosted an amazing night with amazing decor, bands that made you feel like you were in Louisiana ……and a sexy saxophone to top it off! The wine and beer tasting kept the spirits …

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MBDC join 50501

No Kings! No Kings! No Kings! We chanted in Unity with 50501 in Riverside. The first #50501 protests were a decentralized rapid response to the anti-democratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration and its plutocratic allies. The idea—50 protests in 50 states on 1 day—was born on r/50501 and spread rapidly on social media. In just …

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The Mountain Bear Democratic Club along with our friends from the Big Bear Democratic club ROCKED the boat tonight at House Rep Jay Obernolte’s town hall meeting.

The Mountain Bear Democratic Club along with our friends from the Big Bear Democratic club ROCKED the boat tonight at House Rep Jay Obernolte’s town hall meeting. Many of us got to speak and ask questions. All the House Rep Jay Obernolte talked about was making cuts and fiscal responsibility … not about the people …

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Glen Thompson Scholarship Award

Members, Steve McKeand, Milly Steele and Yolonda Lyons have graciously written the history of this award and the legacy of Glen Thompson.  Please visit the Scholarship web page found under the Join Us tab for their amazing write-ups. click HERE

Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC)

Did you know about the MAC meetings? Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) is a citizen group that advises the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on matters affecting the Mountain community. It discusses local issues like road conditions, public safety, and community projects, and its members are appointed to provide input on public works, planning, and quality …

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New Location

Please Join us. Tuesday February 25th 7:00 pm NEW location: Arrowhead Welcome Center, 26816 CA-189, Blue Jay Zoom link- Email  mountainbeardemsecretary@gmail.com

MBDC attended Redlands and Claremont Women’s March

Mountain Bears attend Women’s March in Claremont.  Click here for information about upcoming Women’s events.

Immigration Rights Rally in Hesperia

Dec 13, 2024 outside J Obernolte’s office in Hesperia . Members from four Democratic Clubs plus an organization defending immigration rights in the High Desert participated. There were 25-30 people listening to 4 speakers, one of whom is Mountain Bear member, Larry Zamora.  

More from the Immigration Rights Rally

And More from the Immigration Rights Rally

I heard this song and loved it!

Red Hat by Jack NelsonLyrics[Verse 1]It hung by the door on a rusty old nail,A symbol of pride in a small-town tale.I wore it through fields, through rallies and rain,But now it just carries a shadow of shame.[Chorus]So I’m burning my red hat, watching it glow,The fire eats the lies I didn’t want to know.I …

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We have a famous Artist among us!

ABOUT My Name is Sabro Foster I’m an author, freelance illustrator, and painter basedup in the San Bernardino Mountains. Ten years ago after personal tragedy and a career as an educator I began to paint consistently and seriously as a form of therapy and to sell my artwork in galleries, online, and at local shows …

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