A BRIGHT SHINING MOMENT IN OUR DEAF HISTORY!
Show Me Deaf Community **credit:GUFSSA website ************ A bright shining moment in our Deaf history was made when the protesters numbered in several thousands embarked on the Capitol Hill. According to the sources, it was bigger than DPN and the anniversary of DPN. This marks a memorable event in the pages of our Deaf history! There [...]
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Like Elisa said, The World Actually Saw Us!
Deaf Bison Network Wow. What a great turnout today. Last time I went on protest was against the war in Iraq and that was over three years ago. I think this one is even better. It was a beautiful day for going out walking all way to U.S. Capitol, waving to strangers with a smile, taking many pictures as [...]
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March to the Capitol
ayala920's Xanga WOW! That's pretty much all I can say. Here are some brief tidbits that I typed while walking:9:16- We have officially begun the march.9:23- We've made it to K street. I can't believe how many people are here9:25- To say this is an emotional experience would be an understatement. I can't believe how many people are here. I never realized the amount of support we [...]
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Plans for Monday
ayala920's Xanga We held a student-only meeting tonight. Originally we planned to meet outside, then we moved to Fowler Hall, but the huge crowd forced us to move to Marketplace (in my opinion, the perfect place to hold a meeting). Lots was discussed, but I'm keeping hush on the contents of the meeting for now. Read Mishkazen's blog for more information a little later.Plans for [...]
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Saturday, October 21, 2006
Serenity_EM's Xanga BRIEF SUMMARY OF THURSDAY/FRIDAY RALLIESTHURSDAY- NOAH BECKMAN SPEAKS AT THURSDAY'S RALLY- COMMENTS ABOUT FERNANDES' THREAT TO BOT- CONFERRED WITH CHAIRMAN OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENTS (OFFICIAL COMMITTEE NAME UNKNOWN)- CHAIRMAN SAYS HER THREAT IS MEANINGLESS- PAUL SINGLETON SPEAKS- ANDY LANGE SPEAKS- PARENTS GROUP REPS SPEAK ABOUT THURSDAY MEETING [...]
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New York Times: Turmoil at College for Deaf Reflects...
Inside Gallaudet Protests over the selection of a new president, Jane K. Fernandes, have thrown Gallaudet, the nations only liberal arts university for the deaf, into turmoil.
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Unity for Gallaudet and FSSA
Alabama For FSSA [link] pictures from the march to the Capitol today.. and link to Denmark's Tent City.... Enjoy!!
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Bus Incident: Two Different Sides of Story
Dan McClintock Good morning, Deaf America! Finally, after such a busy week working on projects, I am back at my desk, sitting in my chair with a cup of hot coffee. Ahh, refreshening smell of coffee! Mmm...Now, readers, I'd like you to first read my exchange of replies to the posters below. Second, I would like to share with you the links to two different sides of the story on the [...]
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Saturday, October 21, 2006
Serenity_EM's Xanga **************RECENT BREAKING NEWS*******************- BAY AREA PERSPECTIVE HEARS ABOUT JUDICIAL AFFAIRS LETTER- LETTERS SENT TO VARIOUS STUDENTS- TO APPEAR IN FRONT OF JUDICIAL AFFAIRS BOARD OR BE EXPELLED, IN FIVE DAYS- INFORMATION SLOW TO COME OUT- MORE INFORMATION TO COME ABOUT THISEARL
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MSSD official says school buses were blocked
Dan McClintock Hello, everyone, remember I told you earilier that I would investigate this on my own? I did and emailed Elizabeth Meynardie, who is in charge of Community Building at MSSD. Following is a copy of her response to my inquiry.I would like to clarify my role here at my blogsite. You all already know where I stand on this issue. As a cartoonist my job here is to provide [...]
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More Photos of the March!
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition
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Jim Fernandes recruiting open letters
Tayler Mayer “I want to let you know that Dr. Jim Fernandes has been contacting people across the country and imploring them to send open letters in support of Dr. Jane Fernandes. [sentence deleted] I learned that this morning. This person [words deleted] wasn’t comfortable because she doesn’t support Dr. Fernandes. By all means, you may expect [...]
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Saturday, October 21, 2006
Serenity_EM's Xanga SUMMARY OF TODAY'S 9 AM - 12 PM MARCH TO THE CAPITOL- MARCHERS GATHERED AT FRONT GATE AT 8 AM- DEPARTED AT AROUND 915 AM- POLICE ESCORT AT FRONT TO CAPITOL- 750 TO 900 MARCHERS- MARCHED DOWN 8TH STREET, TOOK RIGHT AT CONSTITUTION AVENUE- ARRIVED AT FRONT STEPS- CHRIS CORRIGAN OPENS THE RALLY- ALL STUDENT LEADERS SPEAK- HUNGER STRIKE STUDENTS AND ALUMS SPEAK- NAD [...]
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From Rogelio...
AUSTIN for FSSA [link] It was slow in the morning but things got really busier later on with more people coming in from all over the world. We had a rally at noon. Had a alumni rally at 3pmBOT have accountability therefore they need to resolve everything ASAP.Announced that we will have a march to capitol hill tomorrow at [...]
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Visu-Centricism At Last
Adam Stone Weekends are pretty good for me. I get to sleep in, stare at the ocean, work on my various projects, and not think too hard about Sinhala Sign Language. I was planning on finding a photo shop in town and print out photos to give to the kids, but I was told the stores were [...]
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CONGRATULATIONS TO FSSA!
Show Me Deaf Community Good job! Well done! The march to the Capitol Hill is a historical making for everyone! Kudos to FSSA!...... See the pictures at [link] Hands waving up in the air for the victory! It smells sweet! =^)
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On Front Page of New York Times (Online)
Tayler Mayer Click to enlargeLink to article: Turmoil at Gallaudet Reflects Broader Debate - New York Times
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Live TentCity UK Updates
Grumpy Old Deafies Live updates here at the official website now!...
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Photos of the March to Capitol Hill!
Gallaudet University FSSA Coalition
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Nuts
HexToons's Xanga 2006, Heather L. Withrow [...]
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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 [...]
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Ghost?
HexToons's Xanga 2006, Heather L. Withrow [...]
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What happens after Homecoming?
Tayler Mayer What will happen to the protests after alumni and others leave Gallaudet University following Homecoming weekend? The hundreds of alumni’s arrival on campus rejuvenated the protestors. Will the student protestors quickly lose energy after everyone’s gone? Be proactive. What steps can be taken to avert this?
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At Least Seven of Gallaudet's Board of Trustees are of No...
The Gallaudet Protest: What you don't know Backbone for the BoardGallaudet's trustees should not surrender their principles.Friday, October 20, 2006; Page A20TRUSTEES AT Gallaudet University knew they weren't making the most popular decision when they selected Jane K. Fernandes to be the school's next president. But they believed she was the best choice to lead the renowned school for the deaf. If the trustees [...]
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Another Beacon of Truth! The FSSA Protest in Disgrace!
The Gallaudet Protest: What you don't know Here is Mr. David King's interview with the Buff and Blue about his experience of the FSSA. Read on to see some painful truth:Buff & Blue: Why did you leave the FSSA?David King: I stepped down from FSSA because it hijacked its original goal and original agreement with the students of color. We agreed in FSSA to protest the flawed process and not attacking [...]
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