Sentences with phrase «against the status quo in»

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The union went against the status quo in the race for Democrat James Sanders» 31st Council District seat and the race Republican Eric Ulrich's seat in the 32nd Council District.

The Badass Teachers Association (BATs) is a nationwide group of teachers who aggressively argue against the status quo in education — that is, the current education reform agenda.

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What are the cultural and legal changes we should all push for in the fight against the unacceptable status quo in many workplaces?

As a matter of fact, a change of political status quo may result to change in economic policy and that might turn the tide against investors.

The status quo is heavily slanted in favor of fiat currencies, against gold, and maintaining their power and wealth.

He may, or may not, have believed that there would also be some divine intervention in human history, but he did not support the use of violence against the status quo.

I suppose when going against the status quo at the same time the challenge exist for one to do so in truth and love, for the right reasons lest one should slip into conduct that is no better than the unhealthy authorised norms one is up against?

Very often, emphasis on reconciliation has in effect meant a way of maintaining the status quo against necessary radical changes.

Brueggemann acknowledges that in every social dispute some participants seek to maintain the status quo, others caution against hasty change, and still others engage in transformative action.

Those who wanted to preserve the status quo were, accordingly, in position to play them off against one another.

In the call of Abraham to leave the home of his ancestors, in Moses» leading his people away from acquiescence in Egyptian slavery, in the prophetic protests against any localizing or naturalizing domestication of Yahweh's presence, in the apocalyptic rebellions against the status quo, in Jesus» idealizing of homelessness, in the Evangelists» turning our attention toward the Risen Lord and in St. Paul's relentless call to freedom from the slavery of legalism, we have a constant chorus of discontent at the idea that we can find our fulfillment in what nature apart from history has given uIn the call of Abraham to leave the home of his ancestors, in Moses» leading his people away from acquiescence in Egyptian slavery, in the prophetic protests against any localizing or naturalizing domestication of Yahweh's presence, in the apocalyptic rebellions against the status quo, in Jesus» idealizing of homelessness, in the Evangelists» turning our attention toward the Risen Lord and in St. Paul's relentless call to freedom from the slavery of legalism, we have a constant chorus of discontent at the idea that we can find our fulfillment in what nature apart from history has given uin Moses» leading his people away from acquiescence in Egyptian slavery, in the prophetic protests against any localizing or naturalizing domestication of Yahweh's presence, in the apocalyptic rebellions against the status quo, in Jesus» idealizing of homelessness, in the Evangelists» turning our attention toward the Risen Lord and in St. Paul's relentless call to freedom from the slavery of legalism, we have a constant chorus of discontent at the idea that we can find our fulfillment in what nature apart from history has given uin Egyptian slavery, in the prophetic protests against any localizing or naturalizing domestication of Yahweh's presence, in the apocalyptic rebellions against the status quo, in Jesus» idealizing of homelessness, in the Evangelists» turning our attention toward the Risen Lord and in St. Paul's relentless call to freedom from the slavery of legalism, we have a constant chorus of discontent at the idea that we can find our fulfillment in what nature apart from history has given uin the prophetic protests against any localizing or naturalizing domestication of Yahweh's presence, in the apocalyptic rebellions against the status quo, in Jesus» idealizing of homelessness, in the Evangelists» turning our attention toward the Risen Lord and in St. Paul's relentless call to freedom from the slavery of legalism, we have a constant chorus of discontent at the idea that we can find our fulfillment in what nature apart from history has given uin the apocalyptic rebellions against the status quo, in Jesus» idealizing of homelessness, in the Evangelists» turning our attention toward the Risen Lord and in St. Paul's relentless call to freedom from the slavery of legalism, we have a constant chorus of discontent at the idea that we can find our fulfillment in what nature apart from history has given uin Jesus» idealizing of homelessness, in the Evangelists» turning our attention toward the Risen Lord and in St. Paul's relentless call to freedom from the slavery of legalism, we have a constant chorus of discontent at the idea that we can find our fulfillment in what nature apart from history has given uin the Evangelists» turning our attention toward the Risen Lord and in St. Paul's relentless call to freedom from the slavery of legalism, we have a constant chorus of discontent at the idea that we can find our fulfillment in what nature apart from history has given uin St. Paul's relentless call to freedom from the slavery of legalism, we have a constant chorus of discontent at the idea that we can find our fulfillment in what nature apart from history has given uin what nature apart from history has given us.

While other EPL clubs play Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich in pre-season in order to gauge themselves against the very best, to see what needs to be added to their squad, Arsenal plays Singapore 11, Lyon, Everton etc. to see where we are, this my friend serves two purposes, 1) Maybe our aspiration is no higher than Lyon, Everton and Singapore level and also to pull the wool over our eyes by dominating much lesser teams to generate massive support for the status quo.

The «Piece of My Heart» artist was famous in the 60s and her music embodied the younger generation's rebellion at the time - rebellion against war and status quo.

«We the people are standing up against the politics of the status quo and against the corruption and cronyism of career politicians in Washington.»

There is no other party like ours; we refuse to accept the status quo, which is exactly why we were the only party to have voted against the outrageous rise in Assembly Members» pay.

We must not only effect profound changes in our fight against corruption, but must also overcome the more or less open resistance from individuals or organised interests who make gains from this evil status quo.

In speaking engagements, and increasingly on television, he prosecuted his strategy to subvert the status quo by donning a suit and, in perfect and impossible - to - argue - against rhetoric, spouted the sort of radical ideology — pointing out the causal chain between U.S. foreign policy and terrorism — that would have landed anyone else in talk - show purgatorIn speaking engagements, and increasingly on television, he prosecuted his strategy to subvert the status quo by donning a suit and, in perfect and impossible - to - argue - against rhetoric, spouted the sort of radical ideology — pointing out the causal chain between U.S. foreign policy and terrorism — that would have landed anyone else in talk - show purgatorin perfect and impossible - to - argue - against rhetoric, spouted the sort of radical ideology — pointing out the causal chain between U.S. foreign policy and terrorism — that would have landed anyone else in talk - show purgatorin talk - show purgatory.

In the Downing Street rose garden they promised a new politics, but less than one year on Cameron chooses to stand with the status quo against political change, and Clegg can not credibly stand for change because of his broken promises.

However, on 10th July, the Commission received an order given by the Federal High Court, Abuja and dated 6th July, 2017, directing the «parties to maintain the status quo till the determination of the Plaintiff's motion on notice, in respect of the suit filed by the concerned senator, seeking orders of injunction against the Commission to stop it from acting on the petition by the Kogi West Senatorial District Registered Voters.

But on the same 10th July, the Commission received an order given by the Federal High Court, Abuja and dated 6th July, directing the «parties to maintain the status quo till the determination of the plaintiff's motion on notice» in respect of the suit filed by the concerned senator, seeking orders of injunction against the Commission to stop it from acting on the petition by the registered voters of Kogi West Senatorial District.

None of this, Martland insists, is support he expected to get in his uphill battle against a man he calls «Mr. Status Quo.»

A freshman against the Albany status quo BY RAQUEL OKYAY Hudson Valley assemblyman remembers 9 - 11, says no to war in Syria, and calls for leadership changes in the state's legislature.

It also «traps Cameron in a position of defending the status quo and against change of broken politics».

As a result, new teachers were reluctant to confide in their mentors, implement research - based practices that went against the status quo, or ask for help for fear it would hurt their careers.

I am very encouraged to see so many professionals taking a more honest view of what we call health care here in this country and standing up against the status quo.

Let us know in the comments below if you have a new rule of dating, something that goes against the status quo.

Frank is a genuine original in a summer sea of sameness, and a darkly comedic manifesto against the cultural status quo.

The first is there is no question that Three Billboards, even though told through the eyes of someone who isn't American, sizzles with what we're going through in terms of our anger at Trump, anger at how America has turned out, anger at inaction against police brutality, anger at the status quo.

After he is blackmailed about his sexuality by a smart - alecky but sad - sack classmate (Logan Miller) who reads the private emails Simon has written to his mystery love, Simon will do anything to maintain the status quo in his life, his escalating cover - up lies unintentionally pitting his friends against each other and creating confusion and resentment among the group and, finally, toward him.

In other words, Divergent, contrary to its themes, is more about assimilation than in rebelling against the oppressive nature of the status quIn other words, Divergent, contrary to its themes, is more about assimilation than in rebelling against the oppressive nature of the status quin rebelling against the oppressive nature of the status quo.

The pilot centers on Seth Davenport, a man masquerading as a small - town Iowa preacher in the hope of starting a full - blown insurrection against the status quo.

But in an industry that believes, against a continuously growing mountain of recent contradictory evidence, that women are not a significant enough portion of the audience for the action genre to pander to or even acknowledge, statements like these are very easily twisted to support the status quo.

If we don't, history has already provided a glimpse as to what might happen... disruptive innovation compels educators to go against the flow, challenge the status quo, take on the resistance, and shift our thinking in a more growth - oriented way... There is time to go down the path less traveled and create systems of excellence that will be embraced by our learners and in turn better prepare them for their future.

Concerns about charter schools include them challenging the long - existing status quo (there are more than 4,000 in the U.S.); adding fuel to the debate of vouchers, markets, and choice; and affecting the funding of traditional schools, seemingly pitting charter activists against traditional school educators.

In November 2010, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan presciently observed that, in coming years, educators would «face the challenge of doing more with less,» but warned against discouragement: «Enormous opportunities for improving the productivity of our education system lie ahead if we are smart, innovative, and courageous in rethinking the status quo.&raquIn November 2010, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan presciently observed that, in coming years, educators would «face the challenge of doing more with less,» but warned against discouragement: «Enormous opportunities for improving the productivity of our education system lie ahead if we are smart, innovative, and courageous in rethinking the status quo.&raquin coming years, educators would «face the challenge of doing more with less,» but warned against discouragement: «Enormous opportunities for improving the productivity of our education system lie ahead if we are smart, innovative, and courageous in rethinking the status quo.&raquin rethinking the status quo.»

Critics (often including ourselves) typically assert that these organizations are the prime obstacles to needed reforms in K — 12 schooling, while defenders (typically, also, supporters of the education status quo) insist that they are bulwarks of professionalism and safeguards against caprice and risky innovation.

A Great Night For School Choice In Mississippi August 5, 2015 by Brett Kittredge Last night, four legislative incumbents in Desoto County who were aligned with the education status quo and fought against student - centered education reforms fell to conservative challengers supported by Empower PAIn Mississippi August 5, 2015 by Brett Kittredge Last night, four legislative incumbents in Desoto County who were aligned with the education status quo and fought against student - centered education reforms fell to conservative challengers supported by Empower PAin Desoto County who were aligned with the education status quo and fought against student - centered education reforms fell to conservative challengers supported by Empower PAC.

Last night, four legislative incumbents in Desoto County who were aligned with the education status quo and fought against student - centered education reforms fell to conservative challengers supported by Empower PAC.

While being careful to say that «providing more educational options isn't against public schools,» she repeated hailed alternatives to traditional school systems and bashed people who support them as people who care only about «systems» and not individual students, and are only interested in sustaining the «status quo.»

«These candidates stood up against attacks from the status quo and prioritized quality education and a family's right to choice in our public schools.»

«Reform» is a word to conjure with, with a built - in capacity to stifle opposition: come out against reform and you incriminate yourself of being opposed to change, against improvement, against innovation, in favor of the horrible old status quo.

Written for aspiring authors, previously published authors, and independent publishers, it explains the ever - shifting publishing landscape and helps indie authors understand that they're up against the status quo, and how to work within the system but also how to subvert the system in order to succeed.

So whether you come from the t - party, Occupy, or someplace else, you might harbor resentment against the status quo: big government in league with big corporations, and wealthy people.

In my opinion, the Western AAA philosophy is slowly killing the video game universe, and unless someone like a Nintendo takes a stand against the status quo, I fear that more mid-tier publishers will continue to be casualties by a marketplace that has quickly become too narrow - minded for its own good.

I'm sure that's the way that the likes of Princess Peach and Bowser see it, but the grim reality for the vast majority of the population is a nightmarish 1984 situation with the interminable wars that they are engaged in merely a smokescreen for the real war being waged against the working populace of Mushroom Kingdom to maintain the intolerable status quo.

Where one is so clearly being manipulated in some shady fashion, the other finds herself as seemingly the only sane person fighting against a society resigned to the status quo.

Focusing on video works, Ciezaldo examines how diverse points of view and technical approaches find unity in a culture of complaint against the economic status quo.

In embracing work from the studios of artists both known and unknown, Bucksbaum became a model for the kind of collecting that pushes against the status quo.

With each brushstroke, she pushes back against the status quo, inserting herself into a larger dialogue about signification in contemporary abstract painting.