The article explores the ongoing effects of harsh deportation policies, particularly under Trump, referencing a personal story about a Salvadoran godson detained without due process. It critiques the normalization of such practices, likening them to dictatorial governance. Additionally, it addresses the significance of sign language (ASL) in the literacy development of deaf children, advocating for ASL's role in improving communication and language acquisition. It highlights an innovative invention for deaf users while noting the importance of maintaining ASL within educational contexts.
This grotesque mockery of justice is what President Trump is trying to normalize, and it is hard for me to understand how we as a country have fallen so far so fast.
I think we should encourage ASL's persistence for other reasons, too. Unlike writing, ASL can mirror some of the rhythmic and tonal distinctions of speech.
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