One Step Forward, 49 Steps Backward
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Deaf world, to me, is always a step forward and 49 steps backward. Reactionary versus proactive, a person once taught me, is an automatic inclusion in any Deaf issues. When I passionately fought against Audism in my graduate program, I learned several things the hard way. I fought, long and hard, and nearly gotten myself kicked out of the program; all because of a [...]
Mon, Nov 06 2006

From a hearing ally
Bay Area Perspective on Gally There? s an ill wind blowing, and it? s making me sick ...There?s a cold wind blowing in California tonight. Do you feel it?Is it Fall coming to intrude on our 80 degree, sunny, Fremont, California weather? Partly. Is it the fog settling in from our beautiful bay? Maybe. But the wind I feel is not a breeze that tickles the skin. It is an ill wind blowing from the East [...]
Mon, Nov 06 2006

A night of celebrations!!!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Wow! What an afternoon/evening!!! Pagers managed to survive the constant buzzing and vibrating as people paged everyone in their address book to share the incredible news and the constant forwarding of the 4 press releases!!! Impromptu celebrations sprang up all over the Bay Area and beyond. Pages of celebration and gratitude poured in from Kendall Green.We realize [...]
Mon, Oct 30 2006

Mediation is NOT ACCEPTABLE - TELL BOT NOW!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally We got this upsetting message that the Board of Trustees may simply require both sides to enter mediation. This means they may NOT make a decision nor take ANY action. This is simply unacceptable.Please contact the BoT NOW and tell them mediation is UNACCEPTABLE and we expect them to take action by removing Fernandes or issuing a statement that they will not support [...]
Fri, Oct 27 2006

Current Wave of Bay Areans in DC
Bay Area Perspective on Gally These people are in D.C. or arriving in D.C. soon:Jim BruneBridgetta Bourne-Firl"JAC" CookRobin HorwitzSylvia WoodMichele BerkeBob MorrisonLin GrossingerCheryl BoydHank KloppingMichael Mac AulayArianne Kassel
Fri, Oct 27 2006

Successful Meeting With Lynn Woolsey!!!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Four Community Representatives' meeting earlier today withCongresswoman Lynn WoolseyOctober 26, 2006To Anyone and Everyone who is concerned about the Gallaudet situation:Four community representatives from the Bay Area met with Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (Democrat from the Santa Rosa area in CA) who is also on the Gallaudet University Board of Trustees today.We were [...]
Fri, Oct 27 2006

What a tumultous day! Pix and updates
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Whoa... the messages were flying fast and furious today!!! Here are updates from locals and Californians.From Karina PedersenWed, 25 Oct 2006 7:15:53They took over college hall. It doesn't interfere education.... But gets to ikj and his adm...See if that tatic works.From Mary Ann Hencker Mac AulayWed, 25 Oct 2006 07:24:58mike is at gally now - arrived this am. read [...]
Thu, Oct 26 2006

Fundraising event last Saturday was a success!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally You can check my blog to view pictures of our recent forum from last Friday. You all gave us more reason (EVERYDAY) why we should support FSSA and the protest! :) [link]
Thu, Oct 26 2006

We are soooooo proud of you!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally We here have been following the events on Kendall Green as closely as possible, worrying about escalating violence and your safety. We keep reading over and over that you guys have kept things civil and have refrained from destruction of property and physical violence. *thunderous hand-waving applause* We are so proud of you!!! Thank you!! Keep it up, hard though it [...]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

CALL CONGRESS THIS MINUTE!!!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Yeah. Like, NOW! :) Please...Call your senators and representatives NOW... the BoT may move up their meeting dates and we need to be sure Woolsey, McCain, and LaHood are physically present at the meeting or can send senior staffers.From the pagers of 2 people who are in close contact with someone in FSSA:"They [FSSA] have been meeting with various congress people in [...]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

Message from the Stakeholders regarding the petition
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Commentary by Site Manager: Yes, please, let's heed the calls to cease false accusations against individuals, groups, and communities. This is a time when unity is needed more than ever. Let's all unite for Gallaudet! Thank you, Tim, for the submission!Posted as requested by Tim Rarus:For all those in support for Unity for Gallaudet!:For Clarification Purposes [...]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

Call to Action: Letters to the Editor!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Karina Pedersen via Bay Area YahooWed, 25 Oct 2006 08:37:22Yeow! Here's the article from Time magazine. I don't like this! Write editorials! [link]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

Plea for Peace
Bay Area Perspective on Gally I'm very upset by what I'm hearing out of Kendall Green. I'm trying not to cry right now, but it's important to say this. This is a plea to the protesters to keep things nonviolent and not to damage property and objects. If you can prove to the world that you are able to remain nonviolent in the face of these acts of brutality, you will garner so so sosooooo much more [...]
Wed, Oct 25 2006

Mobile Tent City in San Francisco!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally This is tooooo cool. Hat tip to Jesada Pua for alerting me to the link and to Gabe Leung for making it happen. [link]
Mon, Oct 23 2006

UPDATE: Be aware of what you are signing!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Upon request from community members, this is being posted in response to some confusion that is occurring regarding a new online petition that is being circulated at [link] people believe this petition asks for Dr. Fernandes' removal. It does not. It merely asks that her appointment be suspended pending an [...]
Sun, Oct 22 2006

Be aware of what you are signing!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Upon request from community members, this is being posted in response to some confusion that is occurring regarding a new online petition that is being circulated at [link] people believe this petition asks for Dr. Fernandes' removal. It does not. It merely asks that her appointment be suspended pending an [...]
Sun, Oct 22 2006

March to the Capitol and much more!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From: Sandra AmmonsSat, 21 Oct 2006 05:23:47Parents getting ready for protest in 40 min.; press conf. Yesterday afternoon with butch zein and donalda ammons on platform; press conf. With greg hlibok and tara holcomb on platform; meeting yesterday morning with some fac, parents, etc. - jeff lewis speaking; and poster of students from csd-fremont giving support (given [...]
Sun, Oct 22 2006

UPDATED: We're coming in waves and we'll keep coming!!!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally We aren't giving up!!!Joey Baer, with the blessing of the local GUAA chapter, is keeping track of whom is going, has gone, and is at Gallaudet now. He is also scheduling slots for us to keep going. Here is Joey's message below, along with the "waves" list and schedule, which will be updated as more info comes in:Greetings,Even though the Washington post article seems [...]
Sat, Oct 21 2006

OpEd: Attitude of Gallaudet BoT Member?
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Some of our local people met with Ken Levinson, local Board of Trustees member in an attempt to drum up support for our cause.A press release can be found here: [link] excerpt:On Tuesday October 17, Gallaudet alumni Butch Zein, Robin Horwitz, James Brune, and Bridgetta Bourne-Firl met with Ken Levinson, a Trustee of the Board of Gallaudet [...]
Sat, Oct 21 2006

The Tide, She is A-Turnin'!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Public perception seems to be shifting in our favor! Hat tip to Robin Horwitz for the following: [link]
Sat, Oct 21 2006

BREAKING NEWS: POSSIBLE EXPULSION
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Some of the students who were arrested have received letters demanding their appearance in front of the Judicial Board within 5 days or be expelled from Gallaudet. I'm still working on getting permission to release more info, but some students have gotten letters, while others haven't gotten anything. Watch this post for further updates as they become available.
Sat, Oct 21 2006

Updates Galore (great info)
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Sandra AmmonsFri, 20 Oct 2006 08:44:24Been in mtg all morning since 10 am... Just a pix from mtg... Mtg with parents, alumni and some fac. Idenityfing our messages, tasks, etc. Giving students more support, etc. Weather not too great here but manageable... More later...From Delanne Woodall-HamlowFri, 20 Oct 2006 09:52prezz conference at 4.faculty will have [...]
Sat, Oct 21 2006

Call for Sympathetic AGB Member in the Bay Area!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Yes, you read that right. *grin* Read below...From Gabe LeungFri, 20 Oct 2006 19:23:02I wonder if any of you Bay Arean are a AG Bell member or know someone who does? I just found out that Ken Levinson was honored by AG Bell recently with the Honors of the Association. If he was to meet a deaf person who currently holds a AG Bell membership, he may finally get to [...]
Sat, Oct 21 2006

Bay Area Community Forum Saturday Night!! Come!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Text of the flyer:Saturday, October 21, 20066:30pm ? 8:30pmA slide show presentation and reflections about the protest will be shared by our OWN Bay Area folks who flew there to support the cause!A discussion on what we, the Bay Area community, can do from now on, will follow.CSD Little Theater39350 Gallaudet DriveFremont, CA 94538$10 donation(ALL proceeds will go [...]
Fri, Oct 20 2006

Recap of Thursday's events from Karina who's there now
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Karina Pedersen (published via Bay Area Yahoo group)Fri, 20 Oct 2006 13:12:40Hi everyone,I'm currently in D.C. and yesterday was Parents' day. They had their meeting w/ Irv.... Then we had a press conference but only to discover that JKF/IKJ along with concerned students had theirs at the same time. Condience? You decide.The press conference led by Bobbie Beth [...]
Fri, Oct 20 2006

*UPDATED* BoT member Ken Levinson won't meet with us???
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Robin HorwitzThu, 19 Oct 2006 17:07:57Hi all,When I contacted Ken Levinson to follow up on our meeting from 2 days ago, his response was that all concerns should be directed towards the president's office.i was taken aback and tried to rephrase my question by submmitting our summary of the meeting to him before releasing it to the public. He said he did not want [...]
Fri, Oct 20 2006

Local Account of Parent Meeting with IKJ This AM
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Kathy GreeneThu, 19 Oct 2006 7:54 amThe meeting : Wow and unbelievable. The question was how IKJ agreed to a meeting with us. He thought he was meeting with hearing parents who might be on his side cuz a hearing parent called and wanted a group to meet with him. He didn't know who was in the group. So we were instructed to show no expressions no hello etc. Ironic [...]
Fri, Oct 20 2006

Info from Stark's Chief of Staff - investigating BoT etc
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Michele BerkeThu, 19 Oct 2006 3:08 pm,Hi everyone,Good news and not so good news! Woolsey's office called and can set up a meeting..but it has to be at the Santa Rosa office.That's the good news..the not so good news is that it's not til later next week. the date/time she is available is next Thursday, October 26th at 1:30 pm.Maybe, if we're lucky, this will be [...]
Fri, Oct 20 2006

Today's Press Conference (local perspective)
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:23:49 -0700 Show full headers From Ginny Malzkuhn To Ella Lentz , Bunny Klopping , Marsha Helmuth , Jane Jackerson , Tom Holcomb , , Jenny Cantrell Subject Fw: Press conference this pm -----Original Message-----From Ginny MalzkuhnThu, 19 Oct 2006 17:20:12Hi....Please share this with your [...]
Fri, Oct 20 2006

Plea to Dr. Brueggemann from Chriz Dally
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Chriz DallyThu, 19 Oct 2006 17:36:46 Just FYI- I sent off this letter to each trustee that had an email. I am trying to fax to Mc Cain and Woolsey but their fax numbers not accepting, maybe because it is after hours. Will try again in am.From: Chriz DallySent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 3:58 PMTo: 'brueggemann.1@osu.edu'Subject: Please help and end the [...]
Fri, Oct 20 2006

Updates from Karina and Ella
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Karina PedersenThu, 19 Oct 2006 13:04:27Awaiting press conf. W parentsFrom Ella LentzThu, 19 Oct 2006 15:07Judy and I snuck out to northern Maryland to see more autumn foliage. Will be back tmw. Only news I have is that the parents met with IKJ this morning and gave letter to him demanding JKF to resign along w 3 other demands. They introduced themselves as [...]
Fri, Oct 20 2006

We're coming in waves and we'll keep coming!!!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally We aren't giving up!!!Joey Baer, with the blessing of the local GUAA chapter, is keeping track of whom is going, has gone, and is at Gallaudet now. He is also scheduling slots for us to keep going. Here is Joey's message below, along with the "waves" list and schedule, which will be updated as more info comes in:Greetings,Even though the Washington post article seems [...]
Thu, Oct 19 2006

BoT member Ken Levinson won't meet with us???
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Robin HorwitzThu, 19 Oct 2006 17:07:57Hi all,When I contacted Ken Levinson to follow up on our meeting from 2 days ago, his response was that all concerns should be directed towards the president's office.i was taken aback and tried to rephrase my question by submmitting our summary of the meeting to him before releasing it to the public. He said he did not want [...]
Thu, Oct 19 2006

Goings-On in the Wee Hours!!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally ((was: March to Faculty Row NOW to celebrate WaPo article! but with so much going on last night, it's been expanded.) You'll note that at some points the time appears to jump around, but that's only because of differing time zones. The messages are presented in chronological order.From Alyce LentzWed, 18 Oct 2006 22:10:05Right now, we're waiting at the front gate for [...]
Thu, Oct 19 2006

Cartoon: Irv's Legacy
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Commentary by the cartoonistI hope Tim Rarus doesn't mind my using his words for King's epitaph. *grin* I have just been so completely saddened, horrified, sickened, and appalled by King's actions over the past few weeks. I was in high school when DPN occurred. That week was a blur of many local media interviews, class discussions, marching in the local rally, [...]
Thu, Oct 19 2006

Wednesday's Updates from our Locals in DC!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Matilda LonnWed, 18 Oct 2006 04:57:04Hello,I guess I was too optimistic yesterday with my comments after Michael's sent article that was more positive than what we got in the past and that the fac votes showed clearly that Jane doesn't have enough strong support. I don't understand why she still is so stubborn and wants to lead even though there are not many [...]
Thu, Oct 19 2006

4 Key Points For All of Us & the Media!!!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Please copy, paste, and distribute widely!!!From Alyce LentzTue, 17 Oct 2006 22:13:49One more thing before I hit the sack...I attended a neeting to prepare ourselves when we are approached by the media. Here is what I learned: we need to keep our focus on just FOUR points:1. This protest was initiated by people of color on campus which escalated. Right now it is [...]
Wed, Oct 18 2006

Whose behavior was truly unacceptable?? by Michele Berke
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Michele Berke, who is Tom Holcomb?s wife and Tara and Leala?s stepmother, flew to Washington, D.C. right after hearing about the arrests, wrote this letter. She and Tom flew back today and they are now back in the Bay Area.Michele also had this to say about her experience in D.C.:Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:46:18 It was incredible...the students are inspiring and amazing. The [...]
Wed, Oct 18 2006

The Day's Updates from Our Locals in DC
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Maureen KluszaTue, 17 Oct 2006 3:33 pmJust learned that jordan emailed campus saying homecoming has been cancelled.From Roberta Daniels, responding to MaureenTue, 17 Oct 2006 5:45 pmThis invites more chaos at gally, but it will also bring more people together I believe! Deafhood workshops are given through the day and the room has been packed for the whole [...]
Wed, Oct 18 2006

Butch Zein's Open Letter
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Butch ZeinMon, 16 Oct 2006 20:59:10Fyi..here's my ltr to BOT.Open Letter to the Gallaudet University Board of TrusteesDear Honorable Chair, Ms. Brenda Bruggeman and Board of Trustees:I wish to call your attention to the oft controversial phrase of ?Uncle Tom? within the African-American culture. I have gleaned the definition of these terms from Wikipedia:Uncle [...]
Wed, Oct 18 2006

DCARA Open Letter
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Saturday, October 14, 2006 Dear: Ms. Brenda Brueggerman, Interim Chair, Gallaudet University Board of Trustees Members, Gallaudet University Board of Trustees Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency (DCARA), one of the first Deaf-run agencies in the country to provide a range of comprehensive services to Deaf and hard of hearing people and their families [...]
Mon, Oct 16 2006

What does Gally look like today? :)
Bay Area Perspective on Gally (Wa-hoo! We ARE making a difference and contributing! Keep it up, Bay Area!!!)- JennyFrom Colin PiotrowskiMon, 16 Oct 2006 13:58:52If you can see there about 70 tent cities across USA and some carton work done by Moe. [Maureen Klusza]
Mon, Oct 16 2006

Is it a Presidency or is it a Monarchy?
Bay Area Perspective on Gally Another hastily drawn sketch done last week. Enjoy.
Mon, Oct 16 2006

The 6th St. Entrance drama
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Roberta DanielsMon, 16 Oct 2006 10:23:03This morning the protestors stood in a tunnel at the 6th st entrance with signs and chants from 5am to 9am. The students stood by the gate and the alumni down the road near ole jim pleading fac n staff arriving to vote against JK's presidency this aftn at a scheduled fac mtg. Guess who drove by among hundreds, Jane [...]
Mon, Oct 16 2006

Human Tunnel!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Tim GoughMon, 16 Oct 2006 08:34:08Again- I cannot sleep! Wow- we re getting ready for human tunnel on 6th exit- all of us will hold posters asking teachers at gally and clerc center to do something! Media vans are coming in now! About 6 vans so far- ! About 20 people have not slept tonight- amongst them include colin, roberta (cleaning up at 430am!), mah, chase [...]
Mon, Oct 16 2006

Pic of Washington Post
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Mary Ann Hencker Mac AulayDate: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 04:06:05page B2 quoted 'Gallaudet Board Says Protest Is Not Its Responsibilty'
Mon, Oct 16 2006

Sure feels like we're in some fantasy film, doesn't it??
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Stacy GoughMon, 16 Oct 2006 8:34 amAnyone have tickets to emerald city??Jordan needs a brainJane needs a heartBOT needs courageAnd gallaudet university needs its home back
Mon, Oct 16 2006

Ohlone College unanimously calls for JK's resignation!
Bay Area Perspective on Gally (emailed to Dr. Fernandes and CC'd to all Board of Trustees' e-mail addresses found on this blog as well as to the staff members at the Ohlone College Center for Deaf Studies and the people listed below)October 15, 2006Dr. Jane K. Fernandes,We, the faculty members of the Ohlone College Center for Deaf Studies, have agreed unanimously to declare our support for the [...]
Mon, Oct 16 2006

New Wikipedia page on Gallaudet Protests
Bay Area Perspective on Gally [link] Distribute it to people and have them expand on this page so we can continue to show the world the timeline, history of what happened. Robin Horwitz __._,_.___
Mon, Oct 16 2006

Words from a philospher...
Bay Area Perspective on Gally From Reyes RiberaDate: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:10:05(From harlan lane's "mask of benevolence")"The real political task.... Is to criticize the working of institutions that appear to be both neutral and independent; to criticize them in such a manner that the political violence which has always exercised itself obscurely through them will be unmasked so that one can fight [...]
Mon, Oct 16 2006