As Ukraine Watched the Party Line, She Took the Truth Into Her Hands

As Ukraine Watched the Party Line, She Took the Truth Into Her Hands:

During the tense days of Ukraine’s presidential elections last year, Dmytruk staged a silent but bold protest, informing deaf Ukrainians that official results from the Nov. 21 runoff were fraudulent. Her act of courage further emboldened protests that grew until a new election was held and the opposition candidate, Viktor Yushchenko , was declared the winner.

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I wish there were more people in the world like her.