Sentences with phrase «against women in this state»

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Smith, previously Minnesota's lieutenant governor, was appointed to serve as her state's senator following the resignation of Al Franken, who became embroiled in controversy after several women came forward with sexual harassment allegations against him.

Jennifer Willoughby, one of the two women who leveled accusations of domestic and emotional abuse against the former White House staff secretary Rob Porter, says she lived in a state of «low - grade, constant terror» with him.

= > The Unborn Victims of Violence Act is a United States law introduced into congress in 1999 which defines violent as sault committed against pregnant women as being a crime against two victims: the woman and the fetus she carries.

The prophet Amos also recalls that the Ammonites have «ripped up the women with child, of Gilead, that they might enlarge their border» (1:13) In the Tale, the Handmaids» own children have been ripped from them so that these «twolegged wombs» may become the property of a state mobilized to invade all private spaces (including those «pockets of Baptist guerrillas» engaged in border warfare) In her latter days, Atwood's heroine, like the «handmaids» in Joel 2:29, prophesies against such state - sponsored terrorism, but even more against its inscription in the people's hearts (JeIn the Tale, the Handmaids» own children have been ripped from them so that these «twolegged wombs» may become the property of a state mobilized to invade all private spaces (including those «pockets of Baptist guerrillas» engaged in border warfare) In her latter days, Atwood's heroine, like the «handmaids» in Joel 2:29, prophesies against such state - sponsored terrorism, but even more against its inscription in the people's hearts (Jein border warfare) In her latter days, Atwood's heroine, like the «handmaids» in Joel 2:29, prophesies against such state - sponsored terrorism, but even more against its inscription in the people's hearts (JeIn her latter days, Atwood's heroine, like the «handmaids» in Joel 2:29, prophesies against such state - sponsored terrorism, but even more against its inscription in the people's hearts (Jein Joel 2:29, prophesies against such state - sponsored terrorism, but even more against its inscription in the people's hearts (Jein the people's hearts (Jer.

Say a woman lives in Tennessee,, could a woman who wanted to terminate a pregnancy be allowed to leave the state and travel to California for a safe abortion, or would the state of Tennessee hold her against her will..

«Unashamed Fundamentalist Against Women in Ministry Dispensational Premillennial Calvinistic Conservative Independent Baptist or Strict Separation of Church and State Against Women in Ministry Dispensational Premillennial Calvinistic Conservative Independent Baptist?»

In the past, she had spoken out against women bishops and gay marriage and in her letter of resignation, she is said to have stated: «I refuse to be mistaken as one participating in the fanciful notion of «good disagreement»»In the past, she had spoken out against women bishops and gay marriage and in her letter of resignation, she is said to have stated: «I refuse to be mistaken as one participating in the fanciful notion of «good disagreement»»in her letter of resignation, she is said to have stated: «I refuse to be mistaken as one participating in the fanciful notion of «good disagreement»»in the fanciful notion of «good disagreement»».

But few of us would endorse those elements of tradition that baptize patriarchal oppression, endorse violence against women, oppress lesbians and gays, exalt perpetual virginity as the superior state, or declare that heterosexual rape is a lesser sin than masturbation (on the view that the latter act contradicts nature while the former act, while also sinful, is in accordance with nature) The postbiblical tradition, like Scripture itself, does not provide one coherent, consistent sexual ethic.

Like most UN human rights treaties, its implementation by state parties is overseen by a compliance committee, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, which issues «General Comments» meant to guide our understanding of the provisions contained in the treaty, and which conducts periodic reviews of state parties, instructing them how to change their laws in order to comply better with the treaty, as understood by the Committee.

One way in which delegates and NGOs seek to accomplish the latter is the yearly ritual excoriation of the United States for not having ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

In the future, senior year, despite what he has already said that he wouldn't do it, if he was put up against another woman for the state championship and a full scholarship to his college of choice, yeah he would.

«We believe there is nothing in Dr. Hawkins» public statements that goes against the belief in the power and nature of God, Christ, or the Holy Spirit that the Statement of Faith deems as a necessary requirement for affiliation with Wheaton College,» states the letter, which also praised Hawkins, the only African American woman with tenure on the Wheaton faculty.

MSU cost Louisville a trip to play Notre Dame in the women's title game and a shot at minor redemption against Penn State in the NIT.

Rutgers's Sue Wicks («Heiress Apparent»), surely the top player in the women's game now, was the last Lady Knight to leave the court following a recent win against archrival Penn State.

OTL reports that at least 16 Michigan State football players have been named in accusations of rape or violence against women since Mark Dantonio became the head coach in 2007.

But the sophomore forward and daughter of long time Arena League quarterback Aaron Garcia and former Sacramento State women's basketball standout Shelby Boudreaux, the season culmination will come with what they do the second time around against Sacramento, and how they perform in the playoffs.

She remains the only Arkansas State women's player to have scored 40 or more points in a single game, a feat she accomplished five times, including a 50 - point performance against Louisiana - Lafayette during the 1992 - 93 season.

The United States» World Cup - winning midfielder Carli Lloyd, 33, won the women's world player of the year award after scoring a hat - trick in the final against Japan, including a sensational strike from the halfway line.

The organization states that «the practice has the effect of unduly shortening the worker's right to sickness benefits in the postnatal period, when she might need them most, and leading to potential discrimination against women.»

Article 11 (2) In order to prevent discrimination against women on the grounds of marriage or maternity and to ensure their effective right to work, States Parties shall take appropriate measures: (a) To prohibit, subject to the imposition of sanctions, dismissal on the grounds of pregnancy or maternity leave and discrimination in dismissals on the basis of marital status; (b) To introduce maternity leave with pay or with comparable social benefits without loss of former employment, seniority or social allowances; (c) To encourage the provision of necessary supporting social services to enable parents to combine family obligations with work responsibilities and participation in public liIn order to prevent discrimination against women on the grounds of marriage or maternity and to ensure their effective right to work, States Parties shall take appropriate measures: (a) To prohibit, subject to the imposition of sanctions, dismissal on the grounds of pregnancy or maternity leave and discrimination in dismissals on the basis of marital status; (b) To introduce maternity leave with pay or with comparable social benefits without loss of former employment, seniority or social allowances; (c) To encourage the provision of necessary supporting social services to enable parents to combine family obligations with work responsibilities and participation in public liin dismissals on the basis of marital status; (b) To introduce maternity leave with pay or with comparable social benefits without loss of former employment, seniority or social allowances; (c) To encourage the provision of necessary supporting social services to enable parents to combine family obligations with work responsibilities and participation in public liin public life

In some European nations, there are more equal gender laws concerning public nudity but those nations have LESS sexual assault and violence against women than in the United States - so there is no legal rationale for this double - standard - it's simply an unconstitutional tradition that has never been challenged in court by ACLU attorneyIn some European nations, there are more equal gender laws concerning public nudity but those nations have LESS sexual assault and violence against women than in the United States - so there is no legal rationale for this double - standard - it's simply an unconstitutional tradition that has never been challenged in court by ACLU attorneyin the United States - so there is no legal rationale for this double - standard - it's simply an unconstitutional tradition that has never been challenged in court by ACLU attorneyin court by ACLU attorneys.

Among its stated objectives is an end to violence against women, equal representation in politics and throughout working life and equal pay.

«He has said nothing against gay men and women in this state and, quite the contrary, has expressed an openness to dialogue with gay Republicans.

Former state Sen. Greg Ball was the subject of a March 2016 police incident report in which a Texas woman accused him of banging her head against a gatepost before attempting to force her to perform oral sex on him.

State Assemblyman Ron Kim (D - Flushing) stood with Emily Kadar of the Committee for a Pro-Choice New York PAC and Eleanor's Legacy Executive Director Brette McSweeeney Tuesday to endorse state Sen. Toby Stavisky (D - Flushing) for re-election, as well as to denounce her rival in the Democratic primary, S.J. Jung for recent remarks against a woman's right -LSBState Assemblyman Ron Kim (D - Flushing) stood with Emily Kadar of the Committee for a Pro-Choice New York PAC and Eleanor's Legacy Executive Director Brette McSweeeney Tuesday to endorse state Sen. Toby Stavisky (D - Flushing) for re-election, as well as to denounce her rival in the Democratic primary, S.J. Jung for recent remarks against a woman's right -LSBstate Sen. Toby Stavisky (D - Flushing) for re-election, as well as to denounce her rival in the Democratic primary, S.J. Jung for recent remarks against a woman's right -LSB-...]

A jury of seven women and five men was chosen Monday to hear the evidence against Joseph Percoco, who's accused of shaking down more than $ 300,000 in «pay - to - play» bribes from companies seeking to do business with the state.

Since the election of President Donald Trump, many people on the Left have staged vitriolic protests against the new President with a massive Women's March in cities across the United States, penned articles, signed petitions, and speeches at the Golden Globe.

Schneiderman, elected in 2010 out of the state senator, had increasingly been handed a national profile in part of his push against the policies of President Donald Trump's administration as well as his public advocacy for women's issues.

«Anyone who doesn't believe there is culturalized and institutionalized discrimination against women in this society is in a state of denial,» Cuomo said.

In her final State of the City address, New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito decried Trump's policies and promised that city lawmakers would strike back against federal immigration policies and guarantee women free birth control that the GOP has promised to restrict.

Paterson also asked another state employee, Deneane Browne, who knows both the governor and the accuser, to contact the woman before she was to appear in court last month seeking an order of protection against Johnson, the paper said.

If her lead holds up, Ms. Ayala appears to be the only woman candidate to break through in a race against an incumbent male state legislator.

«We're going to raise the minimum wage for working families, we're going to pass the Women's Equality Act, because discrimination and inequality against women stops in New York State, «Cuomo shouted, to chWomen's Equality Act, because discrimination and inequality against women stops in New York State, «Cuomo shouted, to chwomen stops in New York State, «Cuomo shouted, to cheers.

Several Republican congressmen and women in New York have already said they are against getting rid of the state and local property tax deductions, including John Faso of the Hudson Valley and Peter King of Staten Island.

Cuomo is a moderate to liberal Democrat, but many Republicans in the state are also against the federal tax plan, including five of the state's nine Republican Congressmen and women.

Attorneys representing two women in a sexual - harassment dispute against Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez had initially demanded a settlement payment of $ 1.2 million before agreeing to a fraction of that amount, according to internal email correspondence made public Thursday by the state attorney general's office.

But with a month to go before the elections, state Senate Democrats, who if they win will make Andrea Stewart - Cousins the first woman leader of the chamber, said they are set to use Trump's latest controversy against every Republican candidate in a series of mailings and television ads.

Jocelyne Lamoureux - Davidson (17), of the United States, scores a game winning goal against goalie Shannon Szabados (1), of Canada, in the penalty shootout during the women's gold medal hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

«In nine of the 10 deadliest mass shootings in United States history, including Las Vegas and Sutherland Springs, the shooter had an existing record of committing violence against women, threatening violence against women, or harassing or disparaging women,» his office said in a statemenIn nine of the 10 deadliest mass shootings in United States history, including Las Vegas and Sutherland Springs, the shooter had an existing record of committing violence against women, threatening violence against women, or harassing or disparaging women,» his office said in a statemenin United States history, including Las Vegas and Sutherland Springs, the shooter had an existing record of committing violence against women, threatening violence against women, or harassing or disparaging women,» his office said in a statemenin a statement.

«We're going to raise the minimum wage for working families, we're going to pass the Women's Equality Act, because discrimination and inequality against women stops in New York State, «Cuomo Women's Equality Act, because discrimination and inequality against women stops in New York State, «Cuomo women stops in New York State, «Cuomo said.

Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Edgal Imohimi speaking after a meeting with the Anyagburen of Ikorodu, where it was stated that women are not barred from performing their daily routine because of «Oro Day», warned that the Command will not tolerate any discriminatory tradition against the female gender.

«The Women's Equality Party of New York State is committed to fight against any attempts to roll back the progress that women have made in this Country and for true equality for all New Yorkers,» she wWomen's Equality Party of New York State is committed to fight against any attempts to roll back the progress that women have made in this Country and for true equality for all New Yorkers,» she wwomen have made in this Country and for true equality for all New Yorkers,» she wrote.

«Now, George is trying to lie his way out of trouble by claiming he did not actually vote against women's equal pay protections ten times during his three terms in the State Assembly, but he can't hide from his record.

A Non-Governmental Organization, Christian Women for Excellence and Empowerment in Nigeria (CWEENS), on Friday said Plateau state have recorded 482 cases of violence against women and girls in the last two yWomen for Excellence and Empowerment in Nigeria (CWEENS), on Friday said Plateau state have recorded 482 cases of violence against women and girls in the last two ywomen and girls in the last two years.

The statement read in part: «We are not against honouring great men and women who have contributed positively to the development of the state to encourage them to do more but we know that whatever must have informed the choice of Jacob Zuma at this time must be everything but altruistic and patriotism.

He could pass a DREAM Act, raise the age of criminality in the state, legislate against discrimination against those who express their gender differently and encode a woman's right to an abortion into the state's health law.

Wendy Long coasted to the New York State Conservative Party's U.S. Senate nomination today, with the strong backing of the state chairman Mike Long, who's made no secret of the fact that he thinks running a tough woman against Senator Kirsten Gillibrand gives his side the best chance in an uphill baState Conservative Party's U.S. Senate nomination today, with the strong backing of the state chairman Mike Long, who's made no secret of the fact that he thinks running a tough woman against Senator Kirsten Gillibrand gives his side the best chance in an uphill bastate chairman Mike Long, who's made no secret of the fact that he thinks running a tough woman against Senator Kirsten Gillibrand gives his side the best chance in an uphill battle.

Malliotakis, a state assemblywoman from Staten Island who in recent weeks has sought to distance herself from Trump as she wages a campaign against Democratic incumbent Bill de Blasio, said in her statement that «thanks to our men and women in the military, NFL players have the right to express their personal political views anywhere; except for in their workplace — the football field.»

He cast the senate's sole Democratic vote against New York State's gay marriage law in 2011, later saying he believes marriage is «between a man and a woman,» and said that he was «honored» when Cruz accepted his invitation to visit The Bronx in April 2016, shortly before New York's presidential primary.

«I will bring in civil societies and women groups in Borno State in the fight against corruption and we will equally organise a workshop for them similar to the one we did for children in Abuja, so as to educate them on the ills of corruption,» Magu stated.