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Videos and photos by Patti Aguirre and Dennis McFarland, Edited by Shelley Lehman

Celebrate Democracy on Cinco de Mayo!

 

image: CNN 2012

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Celebrate DEMOCRACY on Cinco de Mayo: While Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a broader celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, the holiday is historically connected to democracy and resistance. It is a reminder of the struggles for self-determination and the importance of fighting against oppression. 

Cinco de Mayo has a connection to democracy through its origins as a celebration of Mexican resistance to French intervention and its impact on both Mexico and the United States during the Civil War. It was a symbol of resistance to imperialist forces and a rallying point for those supporting democracy, particularly in the United States, where it was embraced by Latino communities as a way to express their support for the Union cause. 

Franco-Mexican War: Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla against the French in 1862. This victory was a significant blow to the French attempt to establish a monarchy in Mexico and was celebrated by Mexicans as a symbol of their fight for self-determination and democracy. 

American Civil War: The French intervention in Mexico was timed to coincide with the American Civil War, and France's presence in Mexico was seen by many in the United States as a potential threat to the Union. 

Mexican-American Communities: In California, Nevada, and Oregon, Latino communities embraced Cinco de Mayo as a way to express their solidarity with the Union and their support for freedom and democracy against the Confederacy and French imperialists. They organized juntas patrióticas mexicanas (Mexican patriotic assemblies) to raise money and support for the Union cause. 

Symbol of Resistance: Cinco de Mayo became a symbol of resistance against oppression, both in Mexico and in the United States. It was used by activists in the Chicano Movement as a powerful symbol of Mexican resistance and pride. 

What will YOU do to celebrate democracy on Cinco de Mayo?

Article based on an AI summary from:
Latino Leadership Institute: https://latinoslead.org/the-real-story-behind-el-cinco-de-mayo/
National Calendar Day: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/cinco-de-mayo-may-5
History.com: https://www.history.com/articles/cinco-de-mayo

Yuba County Democrats Newsletter May 2025

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May Day Protest in Marysville

MAY DAY STRONG:  

WE ARE THE MANY

Across the country—from fruit fields in California to classrooms in Chicago, from kitchens in Queens to loading docks in Atlanta—working people are rising up. We are demanding a country that puts our families over their fortunes—public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, housing over homelessness.

Musk, Trump and their fellow profiteers are trying to create a race to the bottom—on wages, on benefits, on dignity itself. They want to erase labor rights, break our unions, and silence immigrant voices.

May Day 2025 we are standing united. We're organizing for a world where every family has housing, healthcare, fair wages, union protection, and safety—regardless of race, zip code, or immigration status.

They’re defunding our schools, privatizing public services, attacking unions, and targeting immigrant families with fear and violence. This is a war on working people—and we will not stand down.

This May Day, we will turn the page. This is the beginning of a new era—one where working families lead, immigrants are protected, and no one is left behind. This is not charity. This is not a request. We are reclaiming our power from corporate elites, and we will not be intimidated by Trump, Musk, or their billionaire backers. They’ve ruled for too long. Their time is up.

STOP THE BILLIONAIRE TAKEOVER. WE ARE THE MANY. THEY ARE THE FEW. THIS IS MAY DAY. JOIN US.

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CHILDREN'S RALLY TO SAVE HEALTHCARE

        WE  PROTESTED AT KILEY'S OFFICE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16TH.  

Congress has proposed $880 billion worth of cuts to Medicaid to pay for their tax breaks for billionaires and corporations. Over 15 million Californians are at risk of losing their healthcare coverage, including children and people with disabilities. We need to get three Republican Congress members to vote NO. Join kids, parents, advocates and the broader community for a rally to tell Congressman Kiley - Medicaid Cuts Hurt Kids! See the video here.

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Hands Off! Protest in Marysville April 5, 2025

HANDS OFF! 

  RED MARYSVILLE,  YUBA -SUTTER, FIGHTS BACK

    Over 150 people turned out to join us to protest the Trump/Musk regime in red, rural, Yuba County. This was a great turnout for the area that is 60% Republican. The protesters were from  Yuba County, and Sutter County, with  a couple of folks from neighboring Butte and Placer. We are represented by Kevin Kiley (R) in CD3, and Doug LaMalfa in CD1. These congressional Representatives vote with Trump and MAGA.  They must be replaced.

There was a lot of positive energy generated by the shared resistance and the commitment to protecting our Democracy, our civil rights, our Social Security, Veterans, immigrants, the planet, Ukraine, Gaza, our wallets, and you name it, our entire future.  

Thank you all for "Takin it to the Streets!"

We aren't done yet. See you next time! 

A participant said:

 Thank you very much for organizing our local event!  It was great to be able to stay local, and I was heartened to see so many participants, considering that we live in "Magaville"!  Also noteworthy: the MANY supportive honks from passersby, and very few "fingers" flown.  Several of my senior citizen friends attended, and would not have traveled out of town to demonstrate. For several, this was their first ever protest participation!  I look forward to future stagings! 

Another submitted this video:  https://youtu.be/nnBmfP2xwX4

Visit our affiliated group: Yuba County Democratic Club

VISIT OUR AFFILIATED GROUP:

 YUBA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB

Who We Are

 

The Yuba County Democratic Central Committee (YCDCC) coordinates the Party’s activities throughout the county, making endorsements, organizing events, and directing resources to support local, state, and national candidates and initiatives. It is charged under state law with overseeing the Party’s local activities and campaigns and is duly chartered by the California Democratic Party.

The YCDCC consists of members elected from each of the County’s Supervisorial Districts, as well as the Democratic nominees for Congress, State Senate, Assembly, and State Constitutional office.

YCDCC members are elected based on the California Election Code. Any interim vacancies are filled by appointment through a vote of the current membership.

The YCDCC is also known as YubaDems, the terms being interchangeable.

The YCDCC meets on the second Monday of every month at House of Pizza, 2004 Covillaud St., Marysville, CA  95901, at 6:00 pm, or on Zoom as needed.  You can visit  https://linktr.ee/yubadems to find our meetings and lots of other things to do in our area.

Yuba County Democratic Headquarters
P.O. Box 958
Wheatland, CA  95692

Paid for by Yuba County Democratic Central Committee and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Contributions are not tax deductible.

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How the California Democratic Party works

The California Democratic Party Structure Explained

See how you and the Yuba Dems fit in. Watch the video here.

Monthly meeting - second Monday

YUBA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC

 CENTRAL COMMITTEE

MONTHLY MEETING

2nd Monday Each Month, 6:00–7:30 pm
Round Table Pizza, back room

202 9th ST. MARYSVILLE
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Know Your Rights (2/1/25)

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

by Shelley Lehman | Feb 1, 2025 | 

Advocates and community members can work together to fight messages of fear and panic by helping community members learn about their rights and how to protect themselves from ICE. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center has created a variety of materials to educate the community and prepare individuals for possible encounters with immigration authorities. See Resources here.

conozca sus derechos

Encuentre recursos aquí.