Sentences with phrase «debate about this issue»

This one day conference explores the role of social science in influencing policy, practice, public and wider debates about issues in contemporary society.

What is at stake is whether our society intends to maintain a reasonable amount of open and robust debate about issues of consequence.

Policy Brief aims to stimulate informed debate about issues that affect children's health and wellbeing.

Let me know what's on your mind and maybe we could have a guest blogger or two assist in a little online debate about the issues you want to talk about.

Initially greeted with bipartisan acclaim, it has figured in debates about issues ranging from the Common Core to teacher evaluation to data privacy.

That's why we need to have a more honest debate about issues like this, something I'm sure you as a writer can appreciate.

The findings have generated vigorous international debate about an issue that remains a key area of uncertainty in climate science.

However, there's actually a good deal of debate about this issue among scientists.

Provide just a few choices and make it clear that you will not engage in further debate about the issue at hand.

The Policy Brief series aims to stimulate informed debate about issues that affect children's health, development and wellbeing.

NPF representatives will respond to submissions made, ask questions and engage in ongoing debate about the issues that matter to you, feeding them back when the NPF meets to move our policy forward.

«This discussion is very relevant for California, especially in light of the present public debate about issues related to the constitutionality of pricing in California,» Dinar said, referring to the April ruling by a state appellate court that declared unconstitutional a tiered pricing plan in San Juan Capistrano to encourage conservation.

In the face of these challenges in public understanding, the new report released at the AAAS meeting showed that 87 percent of scientists say they should take an active role in public policy debates about issues related to science and technology.

Legitimate debate about the issue has in fact been conducted and permitted in the official organs of the Church's Magisterium over the last forty years.

While fighting and arguing continually (and still doing so) the church fathers, the patriarchs, did have a pretty good set up of communal leadership and thorough debate about the issues, with synods and such being held to meet and decide stuff.

Denmark would be wise to follow suit and we need a serious political debate about the issue, so we can get the ball rolling.»

They noted that offers of help from opposition parties «are not always well intended», but insisted their offer was not on a «take it or leave it basis», and said the continued debate about the issue was inevitable and «arguably right in democratic terms».

In contrast, Will Hutton says Gordon Brown has dismissed debate about this issue which, if true, is a depressing response.

To Fairer Votes campaign (AV), is no different to the mainstream politicians who want to have a cosy chat among themselves rather than having a proper debate about the issues I raise.

I believe Sen. Perkins, like I am, is happy to meet the challenge head on, to have honest and up - front debates about the issues and let the voters decide.»

Clegg has been one of the strongest defenders of Britain's place in the EU, taking on Nigel Farage in a television debate about the issue before the European elections in May that saw the Liberal Democrats come fifth and Ukip top the polls.

«I'm looking forward to engaging him in a vibrant debate about the issues.

«We just had a spirited debate about the issues this morning... I'm now proud to go head - to - head with Bill de Blasio and hold him accountable for his failed leadership.»

And if we don't have open debate about these issues, then crikey, how are we going to move quick?

The islands did have a fierce debate about the issue, which started in 1999, when deCODE approached the territory with a plan to include its population in its gene hunt.

Germany has granted Mercedes an exemption from the EU law, igniting their own toxic, corrosive debate about the issue.

We invite you to participate in Science Debate 2008, a presidential candidates debate about issues in science and technology policy that are vital to the future of America

Rather than stereotyping, what we need is a mature debate about the issues and roles and responsibilities — not just of Aboriginal people, but also of our state and federal governments.

An oath «can't be a substitute for an on - going and vigorous debate about the issues,» stated Blair.

I first sensed the ambiguity of the Bible regarding war and peace as a child, listening to my father and mother quote scripture to each other in their ongoing debate about this issue.

The teachers again started a lively online debate about the issue, and one female teacher found a critical point:

The people of Connecticut deserve an open discussion about these important issues and so I am renewing my request that you agree to a public debate about these issues.

There is a lot of debate about this issue in the art world, basically centered on the question of whether artists» choices should -LSB-...]

We shouldn't be able to say a mother needs to get one, but we definetley have a right to argue in debate about the issue

Make notes during the debate about the issues, points / counterpoints and ask your kids which candidate they think won the debate.

There are those who may criticize Levy for running against Paterson, but they are wrong to do so, because Levy has just done a service to Democrats and all New Yorkers by starting a real conversation and debate about issues, leadership and New York's future.

Cuomo, for his part, said he was «proud» of how the debate about the issue unfolded in New York.

For him, these kinds of bots provide a relatively simple way to encourage the spread of information and debate about issues that he holds dear.

It has also reviewed hundreds of thousands of reports to aid in distinguishing the best - quality research from weaker work, including studies on such subjects as the effectiveness of charter schools and merit pay for teachers, which have informed the ongoing debate about these issues.

It's a compelling discussion that avoids two of the more frustrating positions in debates about these issues: testing is all that matters or there are not actually serious problems in American education.

«In Global Studies, students study geography, languages and current and historical events, debating about issues in a global society.

Animal Ethics was formed to carry out outreach to provide information about the reasons to respect all animals, to promote discussion and debate about issues in animal ethics and among academics and scientists and to do research and provide resources for animal advocates.

In the open letter to President Bongo, the Goldman Prize recipients state, «We are worried that the prosecution of Mr. Ona Essangui sends the message that public discussion and debate about this issue are not welcome in Gabon.

We are worried that the prosecution of Mr Ona Essangui sends the message that public discussion and debate about this issue are not welcome in Gabon.