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The Deaf Community’s Voice Was Heard Today marks a powerful and historic moment for our Deaf community.

A powerful moment in our history: the NAD President has resigned. The Deaf community’s courage and unity made this happen. Now, we rebuild together — stronger and wiser. Watch the video + read more on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/handsspe...

Deaf Leadership in Action: Our Response to the NLTC Cancellation The Deaf community has once again proven what true leadership looks like, not from authority or control, but from collaboration, values, and collective strength.

The Deaf community stands united after the NLTC cancellation. We demand accountability and real leadership, not silence. Read their full post and stand with us:
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Deaf Collab Austin 2025 — We Did It, Together! I’m still in awe.

The Deaf community turned disappointment into action!

DEAF COLLAB AUSTIN 2025 is happening ... a true community-led event after NLTC’s cancellation.

Join us in celebrating unity and leadership:
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The Deaf Community Unites to Restore NAD’s Integrity For months, many of us have felt frustration, sadness, and disbelief watching what’s happening inside the National Association of the Deaf.

For 145 years, NAD has stood for our rights, language, and culture. Now the Deaf community and state association presidents have joined forces, calling accountability and transparency at NAD.
Read and take action:
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#DeafCommunity #NAD #Accountability #DeafAdvocacy

Defend NAD: Sign the Petition for Change 145 years of Deaf advocacy is on the line. It’s time for the community to act.

🚨 NAD is in crisis. State associations demand Pres. Lisa Rose resign. NAD belongs to the Deaf community, not one leader. Sign the petition + defend 145 years of Deaf rights.
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Five-Alarm: Saving NAD Before It’s Too Late NAD has been our voice, our shield, and our power. Will it still be here to fight for us against new threats—or will silence win?

🚨 The future of NAD is at stake. Deaf rights and disability protections are under attack. We cannot stand by. Read my full message on why this fight matters →
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August 12, 2025 Liberal commentator Jessica Tarlov nailed it this morning when she wrote: “He’s doing everything EXCEPT releasing the Epstein files.” Her comment was in reference to President Donald Trump’s social me...

It seems that this is one of the solutions to fighting fascism - it’s a good reading and a huge compliment to Governor Newsom who mimicked FOTUS’ tone. He’s really hilarious! Enjoy reading -

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Exactly!

Trump signed the Big Ugly Bill. Many in the Deaf community feel shaken—but this is not the end. This is the moment we rise.

✊🏽 Read full message + video in ASL here:
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Republicans whisper “Trump is dangerous” in private, then vote for him and every bill he supports in public. Total cowardice. If you’re afraid of the man you support, maybe it’s a sign you shouldn’t be supporting him?

What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill now before the Senate At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.

What's in Trump's bill:
-Adds 4 trillion to the deficit
-Kicks 11 million people off health insurance
-3 million get thrown off food stamps
-Electricity goes up by 30%
-Millions of jobs could disappear
-Wealthiest see $12K a year back
-Poorest people $1600 more a year

Iowa: Sen. Ernst Maine: Sen. Collins Missouri: Sen. Hawley North Carolina: Sen. Tillis Ohio: Sen. Husted Utah: Sen. Curtis West Virginia: Sen. Capito

If one of these people is your senator, it is incredibly important that you call them today.

Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.

Time to dismantle these political party and make other political better!

YouTube video by Stecker Interpreting President Trump: Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran

Good historical insight of what had transpired today. Spoken in ASL.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUl8...

What you need to share about the "one big beautiful" ugly horrible bill (Resending so you can share over email without my inadvertent notes after the "share" button)

Robert Reich explains very clear about this UGLIEST and HORRENDOUS bill - the "one big beautiful". Use it to discuss with your friends. open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

Michele Burton on Substack To ALL racists!! You’ll need this 🪞 when she’s done!! ✅

This also applies to the deaf community. There have been many times deaf people go against other deaf people. Stop the hate, for our sake!!

substack.com/@democraticw...

TELSEY begins tracking price increases over the past week. Some highlights:

* Abercrombie jeans: up 33%

* Amazon Echo: up 38.5%

* Target / Barbie doll: up 42.9%

Seriously?!? Imagine losing $1 billion a day!

It's time to IMPEACH the president!

YouTube video by PoliticsGirl MayDay

Stop being scared and start being scary….05/01/25
MayDayStrong.org
youtu.be/3nXZ4umm7j4

Thank you! Keep blocking DOGE!

April 17, 2025 Today, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) posted a picture of himself with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man whom the Trump administration says it sent to the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador t...

April 17, 2025
Good reading - things are shifting into our favor ...
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it hasn't even been a full three months. imagine an entire year of this. and multiple years after that.

this is not sustainable.

Yo, Third Act @thirdact.org is in the house for today's #HandsOff rallies. Don't mess with the olds!

Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people. Learn more at glaad.org/tdov

YouTube video by Hands Speak Media We The People: Taking Back Power from Corrupt Government

Who really has the power—the government or the people? Corruption has taken control, but history shows we CAN fight back. From civil rights to disability rights, change happens when we stand together. Learn how we can reclaim our power!
youtu.be/j3lLN1LcGEI

YouTube video by Hands Speak Media Deaf MAGAs, Look at What You’ve Done

🔴 Deaf MAGAs, look at what you’ve done.

Before Trump, we were making progress. Now, we’re losing deaf rights, disability protections, and access. I warned you about Project 2025—you mocked me. Now it’s happening. Trump, Musk, & JD Vance are wrecking our lives. It’s time to wake up. Watch & think.

I believe Project 2025 mentioned moving to HHS. Pathetic!

In final minutes, Utah lawmakers ax commission meant to boost women’s equality In the final minutes of their recently completed session, Utah lawmakers voted to disband the state’s Women in the Economy Commission, created to improve gender equality by making policy recommendatio...

👎 Boo to Utah Legislature! 👎 Utah lawmakers voted to shut down the Women in the Economy Commission, which helped women in the workforce. This could make it harder for some groups to get support, but other organizations might continue the work. #Utah #Equality
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YouTube video by Hands Speak Media The Art of Diplomacy: Why It Matters More Than Ever (ASL)

ASL Video: 🌍 The world depends on strong diplomacy. ⚖️ When leaders fail, war follows. 🔥 Watch how history is repeating itself with today’s global leaders.
youtu.be/q_HkfQVkOcM