(CNN)-- As Chelsea Clinton continues to emerge
as a public advocate for children and women, she's still not ruling out a future run for office.
Not exact matches
An
advocate for a local teachers union also expressed concern to the New York Times Magazine about the quality of the education, arguing Bridge focuses less on getting poor students to the baseline
as enticing
public school students to switch to Bridge schools.
Jarrett Walker, a prominent
public transit
advocate and consultant, entered the fray by describing Musk's disdain
for public transit
as «a luxury (or pathology) that only the rich can afford,» and accusing him, in essence, of attempting to impose his phobia of strangers on everyone.
While it's possible the terms of his employment agreement with (and departure from) Facebook could prevent him from taking an active role at a competitor (or any company in the virtual reality space)
for several months (or even years), he could reassume his
public presence
as an
advocate for VR technology and its larger potential.
As to Ms. Pierce, she'll join the ranks of self - loathing regulators who will speechify about some Ayn Rand fantasyland of benign barons,» Bart Naylor, financial policy
advocate for Public Citizen, wrote me in an email.
Gottlieb is a physician, medical policy expert, and
public health
advocate who previously served
as the FDA's deputy commissioner
for Medical and Scientific Affairs and before that,
as a senior advisor to the FDA Commissioner.
As a City Councillor, Rob was a leading
advocate for public transit and affordable housing.
We are also needed
as public - policy
advocates for the young people who are too often overlooked.
1) Churches need to be a voice
for economic justice
for lower - income families by,
for instance,
advocating for more generous child and earned - income tax credits,
as well
as for the elimination of the marriage penalties embedded in many of our
public policies directed towards lower - income families.
Additionally, Ms. Bazán served
as a community
advocate before the North Carolina General Assembly
for several years and held positions at the University of North Carolina School of
Public Health and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
We also
advocate for this type of everyday activity (breastfeeding a child in
public) to be so utterly normal
as to never raise a single eyebrow!
But
as a
public defender of and
advocate for the faith, he often falls into the trap of resisting attacks on Christianity by removing anything that might be attacked.
Baird's contemporary
advocate of «an earnest ministry» noted that the Sunday School, the cheap tract, and the religious periodical had become «competitors» with the pulpit «
for the
public mind,» and concluded that the ministers would have to turn on more heat.112 Charles G. Finney, always more blunt in saying what many of his Congregational and Presbyterian brethren really thought, openly
advocated the creation of excitement in order to attract the attention of the unconverted — a view with which,
as we have noted, Horace Bushnell was inclined to agree.
However, the Committee's efforts went beyond its charge and authority to develop dietary recommendations based on scientific evidence by
advocating for public policies such
as taxes and restrictions on foods and beverages.
Established in 1974, the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) provides industry leadership to
advocate for public policies, research and education programs, sustainable farming practices and trade positions to improve the viability of winegrape growing
as an essential contributor to California's economy, culture, and landscape.
Identify and
advocate for public policies that could incentivize more food donation from the private sector and expand options
for landfill alternatives such
as composting and anaerobic digestion.
By promoting itself
as a «
public benefit corporation,» the international Danone company is
advocating «sustainability» in agriculture
as the basis
for the ingredients in its lineup of yogurt products.
As a
public education
advocate and founding member of Parents Across America, I'm one of many who are speaking up
for empowering parents and educators to set the direction
for our education policy — not the billionaires, hedge - funders and corporate titans who are currently driving it.
I will
advocate hard
for moms to breastfeed in
public, on demand, and
for as long
as is right
for their family.
Often when I post about a woman who has been harassed while breastfeeding in
public or a blog post
advocating for the fair treatment of breastfeeding women I see comments such
as these:
Some policy makers are trying to get the
public to believe that they should be starting formal education earlier,
advocating Head Start programs
for children
as young
as 1 year, hoping to take advantage of the time when the brain is growing more than ever.
Intended
for use by policy - makers, national breastfeeding committees, breastfeeding
advocates, women's health activists and others working
for public health in the community, the Resource sets out why breastfeeding in the context of HIV has never been
as safe
as it is today.
The rate of gun violence is also increasing and this has led to the development of organizations such
as Moms Demand Action
for Gun Sense in America whose main goal is to
advocate for public safety.
Our department serves
as a leader in
advocating for strong conservation laws and programs, and
public participation is the key to accomplishing Mass Audubon's objectives at the State House.
Similarly, James Weill, president of Food Research & Action Center, a leading anti-hunger group, referred to the bill in a press release
as «ill conceived» and «deeply flawed,» while Margo Wootan, Nutrition Policy director
for the Center
for Science in the
Public Interest, stated that the bill «would roll back key progress that schools, health
advocates, and the Administration have worked so hard to achieve over the last six years.»
MIKAEL SOLAGE: Greetings, my name is Mikael Solage, I am a new mother I have a 11 month old son, I'm a pumping mom on the go and you know, I like to nurse at home
as well but most importantly I am a law maker in New York state and I'm
advocating for a family friendly policy which include lactation rooms in airport and in
public buildings.
As many of you know, I'm a fierce
advocate for protecting a mom's right to breastfeed your child in
public.
AAPD members interested in
public policy issues in their state
as well
as policymakers and
advocates for children's oral health at the state level should feel free to contact the PPA in your state.
Hip - hop icon and activist Russell Simmons endorsed
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio
for mayor — and promptly slammed his top Democratic rival, Quinn,
as beholden to special interests and another
as «too quiet.»
Cathy Guerriero was a first - time candidate running
for Public Advocate, and
as with most first - time candidates, jump - starting her fundraising was difficult.
But who the candidate will ultimately wind up being remains up in the air
as the party could select a placeholder
for the post after New York City
Public Advocate Tish James confirmed she would not seek the party's line in her bid
for AG.
The invite to the May 12 event, which costs between $ 1,000 and $ 3,800 to attend, features a photo of the mayor and a note from him lauding the Buffalo Democrat
as a «champion
for charter schools in the Assembly,» (which is,
for the record, a place where that sort of behavior is not widespread), and also an «outspoken
advocate for public school reform.»
Now that she has taken herself out of the running to be considered
as an interim replacement
for Schneiderman, NYC
Public Advocate Tish James is seen
as a front - runner heading into the May 23 - 24 state Democratic nominating convention that will choose candidates to appear on the ballot
for a full four - year term.
And yet, by the time he threw himself into the crowded field of candidates running
for mayor of New York in 2013, he had spent more than a decade honing his political skills, serving two terms on the City Council and one
as public advocate, and he managed to outmaneuver higher - profile opponents like Christine Quinn, the New York City Council speaker (and Mayor Bloomberg's all - but - anointed successor).
She's introduced legislation that would require the State Comptroller to review and analyze the privatization of any
public transit systems, such
as the 2012 transfer of Nassau County's bus service to a private operator, and has been an
advocate for safety improvements on the Southern State Parkway.
Mayor de Blasio, Comptroller Stringer,
Public Advocate James, Congressmembers Jeffries and Maloney and 21 Democratic Elected Officials Endorse Brian Kavanagh Endorsements follow Kavanagh winning majority of 26th Senate District Democratic County Committee New York - Today, Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh's campaign
for State Senate was endorsed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, Comptroller Scott Stringer,
Public Advocate Tish James, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries
as well
as 21 Democratic elected officials, following the conclusion of processes in Brooklyn and Manhattan that resulted in Kavanagh receiving 53 % of the combined Democratic County Committee vote.
He is known
as a committed
advocate for public education, and co-founded the Campaign
for Fiscal Equity, which won billions of dollars
for city schools from the state, though most of that money has never materialized.
Pinny Ringel, who served
as a community Liaison
for Mr. de Blasio
as Public Advocate, is also employed at the Mayor's office
for a yearly paycheck of $ 65K, yet with a position yet to be determined.
Fink, who Mayor de Blasio counts
as one of his most trusted advisors, was chief of staff to State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky; he served
as director in Anthony Weiner's district office, handled the campaign of Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley
for Congress and most recently was deputy chief of staff in the
public Advocate's office and a senior adviser to Mr. de Blasio's mayoral campaign.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has not filled up his administration yet, but Twenty - four of the 32 people who worked
for him
as Public Advocate got a free entry to the Mayor's office, according to payroll records released Friday.
«
As New York City
public advocate... I will fight to ensure that New Yorkers receive their fair funding from the state government
for our school,» she added.
According to the published reports, Heastie would support James, who would then back Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., a Heastie ally,
as her replacement
as public advocate, which would be a springboard
for Diaz in the 2021 New York City mayoral election.
Among those present were Barrett's family, including his wife, Fran, who works in Cuomo's office
as interagency coordinator
for nonprofit services, and a long list of elected officials, including: Reps. Nydia Velazquez and Carolyn Maloney, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, former New York City Mayor David Dinkins, former New York City
Public Advocate Mark Green, Counsel to the Governor Alphonso David, Cuomo's Chief of Staff Melissa DeRosa, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and dozens of journalists.
«From his days working in the Parks Interpretation / Education Unit at Niagara Falls to his days in
public office, John has always been a steadfast
advocate for state parks and the outdoors, and we are excited to see him return
as project coordinator that will see him lead and assist on a number of park and governmental affairs initiatives.»
As far as NYTrue.com can determine, there are not yet any Republican candidates for Public Advocat
As far
as NYTrue.com can determine, there are not yet any Republican candidates for Public Advocat
as NYTrue.com can determine, there are not yet any Republican candidates
for Public Advocate.
The office is widely viewed
as a launching pad
for politicians with designs on Gracie Mansion, and the
public advocate is first in line to succeed the mayor.
Outside of the Legislature, former gubernatorial candidate Zephyr Teachout may consider running
for the post,
as could New York City
Public Advocate Tish James.
Advocates for the City University of New York this week sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the top legislative leaders in the Senate and Assembly urging a contract
for CUNY workers
as well
as the passage of a maintenance of effort bill to fix infrastructure problems at
public college system's campuses.
The pressure on New York City mayoral contender Bill Thompson to end his candidacy to avoid a divisive Democratic runoff is mounting
as former supporters of NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn announce their support
for the frontrunner, NYC
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio.
The European rejection of the death penalty, which
advocates of abolishing the death penalty in the United States cite
as evidence of an emerging international consensus that ought to influence our Supreme Court, is related both to the past overuse of it by European nations (think of the executions
for petty larceny in eighteenth - century England, the Reign of Terror in France, and the rampant employment of the death penalty by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union) and to the less democratic cast of European politics, which makes elite opinion more likely to override
public opinion there than in the United States [emboldening mine].