Sentences with word «advocate»

As for advocating for legislation based on my beliefs... isn't that what everyone does?

The 2016 results are somewhat disappointing for advocates of school choice because support for some types of choice programs has diminished over the last decade, particularly for voucher programs targeted to the poor.

I won a runoff election to the office of public advocate in 2013.

We provide shelter and humane care for homeless animals in need and work as advocates for animal welfare in our community.

Registered shelters receive and review applications for safe haven that are submitted by advocates on behalf of their clients, domestic violence survivors escaping abuse with their pets.

We represent the law student community by advocating for policies that improve legal education, champion diversity, and strengthen public service.

This is not advocate not paying your debts and simply letting the clock run out.

• Assist consumers or animal advocates in other states who want to verify if a pet store in their state is providing false or misleading statements about where their dogs come from.

But some public education advocates said the panel's get - tough recommendations would go too far, too fast.

Disability rights advocates say such a program would take away resources from public schools and funnel them to private schools that do not face the same federal requirements as their public counterparts.

They will act as strong advocates who take every step to get clients the compensation for injuries that they deserve.

If schools advocated for its use, it could lose the «cool factor» the developers hoped it would have.

We are also strong advocates with a record of success in truck accident, car accident, and other personal injury cases.

Gay marriage is a simple civil rights issue that echoes the plight of civil rights advocates of the 1960's.

Education reform advocates from across the country maintain that preparing students for college should be a top priority.

She is a social, political and consumer advocate on issues of importance to parents, women, children and the earth.

He also advocates not giving snacks to kids who ask for them between meals.

Having this document will give your peace of mind as you prepare for your absence from work, and remind you that you are your own best advocate in life.

Environmental advocates at the hearing last week said the proposed strategy is a step back from the original plan proposed in 2011.

Many reform advocates see charter schools as a way to introduce competition in the education system and provide alternatives for students in failing schools.

But even that provision has met with mixed reaction, as charter advocates say it's unfair to tie charter growth to an uncertain, annual appropriation.

-- which advocates doing it full time or just some of the time — which is so flexible and forgiving, and made it easy to try.

This will prompt a greater understanding in becoming advocates for fundraising and support in their communities in the future.

As personal injury lawyers, they take pride in providing this kind of care and they are passionate advocates on behalf of their clients.

However, you can be your biggest advocate by better understanding the products and your options as a consumer.

It is the dominant position in the church, and it supports the type of policies advocated by most politicians in both parties.

To achieve our goal of becoming the leading advocate for public education, a strong external relations strategy is essential.

There are many advocates who say that it will be easy to switch to a low - greenhouse - gas energy solution.

With a strong legal advocate on your side, you can take back control of your life.

And the school board there, working with community advocates and teachers together are saying we can do things differently.

Teachers or principals can be huge advocates in changing perspectives in the district.

The expedited measure was pushed by patient advocates as well as state lawmakers who had urged the governor to provide relief to patients before the tightly regulated program goes online.

I've long advocated against counting calories for that very reason.

There she started the library's first graphic novel collection and strongly advocated for using comics in the classroom.

I've watched some great advocates who do not aim to be nice, but are very effective because they can carry their positions with a naturally appealing demeanor.

Some higher education advocates like that the bill expands work - study programs, offer students added incentives for graduating in four years, and gets rid of student loan origination fees.

Written evidence that you have applied to be a volunteer with a court - appointed special advocate program is required..

The idea that breastfeeding is «natural» is almost as ubiquitous as the «breast is best» messaging public health advocates use to encourage new moms to nurse.

The program, which housing advocates see as a giveaway to developers, previously required developers to market affordable units to residents of the surrounding neighborhood before the rest of the city.

But school choice advocates across the nation saw the decision as a game changer in the divisive debate over publicly funded vouchers for private religious schools.

These privacy advocates argued that communications services should offer top - notch security and privacy by default.