Sentences with phrase «for real democracy»

As a coalition of labor unions, community organizations and grassroots activists, the Working Families Party has been a consistent voice on issues that put working families first, and it has become a leading voice in the fight for real democracy.

Could this little - known system provide a way forward for real democracy — from the bottom up — in our failing neoliberal political systems?

Not exact matches

But for those who aspire to democracy, there is no real - world alternative.

If the moral principles underpinning the democratic process are themselves determined by nothing more solid than social consensus, then the fragility of the process becomes all too evident — herein lies the real challenge for democracy.»

But in this democracy of ours, pseudo or real, the arrangements for the act of possession and the essential steps of pious subterfuge, false witness, indictment without defense, and finally violence and murder - all this is, in a manner of speaking, done in our name and sealed with our seal.

Show Me Democracy tells the story of seven St. Louis college students who are battling injustice, raising awareness about police brutality and fighting for real reform in their community and within the local education system.

For us, it must start with the vision of a peaceful world, where gradually the production and distribution of armaments gives way to the production and distribution of goods and services that benefit the human race instead of threatening to destroy it, a vision of the rule of law rather than of economic domination, a vision of democracy where people are able to have a real say in what their own future will be, a vision of smallness and community involvement, a vision of cultural pluralism and a diversity of ideas, a vision of leisure spent meeting human needs.

What is needed is a Catholic theological interpretation of modern pluralistic democracy, one that insists on real space for the ideas and active contributions of religious traditions, while underscoring the value of respectful argument and even friendship among those who hold competing views.

The group Democracy for America, founded by former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, called Nixon «the real progressive in the race» for governor.

By congratulating the Russian president, Trump discredits the voices that raise to complain about the unfair vote, and makes it much more difficult to support Russian activists who are fighting for a real Russian democracy.

Titled «Growth, solidarity, democracy: setting a new course for Europe» there are broad calls for more investment and action to create employment but there is a real lack of detail.

We should therefore care less about definitions, and ask the real question: is representative democracy now so overshadowed by capitalism that it is no longer able to make room for the popular sovereignty upon which it was founded?

Particularly with a general election less than two years away, conference as the platform for presenting ourselves as a party of real democracy, as well as being passionate about policy, is really important.

Every day, unions are on the front lines in the real fight for democracy and justice.

We need real progressive protections for our diversity and our democracy now.

To be a successful political leader, or for that matter businessman or general, ruthlessness is a real requirement, although in democracies it must be concealed as far as possible.

And not just for Greens, but for all who support real democracy Beyond the Duopoly.

«We have a real shot to flip the State Senate this fall so we can build a New York that works for all of us: reforming our broken criminal justice system, fighting climate change and creating good jobs, expanding opportunities for immigrant New Yorkers, fully funding all of our schools and public universities, and taking on big money in politics to expand and protect our democracy.

The Senate President said the real challenge to the sustenance of the democracy, which the country had experienced in the last 18 years, was the need for a solid economy that would ensure that the citizens enjoyed high standard of living and there was even development across the country.

It offers those things we know we need most: proportional representation, taxation to spend on a real improvement in education, green taxes to pay for public transport, a strong, positive view of Europe and a radical trust in genuine democracy.

Another group that has quickly become a real force in progressive politics across the nation is Democracy for America, http://www.democracyforamerica.com/, the PAC formed by DNC Chairman Howard Dean at the end of his Presidential Campaign and now run by his brother Jim Dean.

The only presidential campaign - derived organization so far with real independent influence started with Howard Dean: Democracy for America directly descends from the citizen - driven movement that tried to put him in the White House twelve years ago.

Every member of the Assembly knew from Day One that, if we were going to deliver real results for the women of New York, we would need to take up the 10 points in this plan on an individual basis, have each debated and discussed individually — and then let democracy take its course.

«It has become an international model for real grassroots democracy, and for making city government more responsive to the people.

The PDP leader said, «The only way forward politically in Nigeria is for the only party with national widespread, the PDP, to go back to the basics and bring all its members back, create a level playing field and entrench internal party democracy so that the acronym of power to the people could become real.

The real sadness lies in the contempt Trump - haters have for democracy by refusing to accept the results of a fair election.

Rather than alluring to the obvious shocking facts and events affecting our planet and way of life, audiences actually see Al Gore for what he's really doing in real life «being the most influential person of his generation» inspiring others to take up arms in the fight for Climate and how the world's democracies are politically unwise when it comes to using the actual solutions.

Capitalism produces economic inequality and extreme poverty while democracy covers it up in the name of the never - ending search for «diversity,» or «human rights» or «freedom of choice,» or whatever is the flavor of the month, thereby undermining the whole notion that we can have any real political equality in a capitalist society.

This is Dewey updated, with education for democracy in conflict with democracy in action as it acts in the real world on education.

If democracy were the real value at issue, how is it that the political elite, not to mention the union, are indifferent to the fact that well over 10,000 parents applied for a placement in a charter school, only be told that there is no space for their child?

At the center of this reform was a set of goals for students that addressed the needs of a democracy for preparing well - educated citizens, including focuses on thinking and problem solving, real - life applications, self - sufficiency, team membership, and interdisciplinary integration.

The Centre for Democracy and Technology called it a «huge triumph for gamers» given concern that the new policy could lead to identity theft, stalking, real - life harassment and encroach on privacy.

If this is the real out - there context, and I think it is in the English - speaking democracies anyway, then the question becomes your last one: «What role for scientists...?

Health Canada's real role is to promote: «Respect for Democracy, Respect for People, Integrity, Stewardship and Excellence.»

US involvement in trade negotiations should be guided by democracy, transparency, political accountability and must lead to a «race to the top» that provides real protections for communities, workers, and the environment.

The real question is whether a particular course of education for elected representatives would work out better than the free - form system that democracies have.

Possible topics about pedagogy include: • Structuring statutory drafting courses • Simulation courses designed using mock legislatures or committees • Course linkages with real - world legislators and special interest organizations • Service learning or clinical opportunities for law students • Courses focused on law reform efforts • How to employ Plain - English principles in statutory and rule drafting • Theoretical perspectives on statutory drafting • Involving political realities in law school drafting courses • Teaching practical aspects of drafting that addresses theories and principles of statutory interpretation and construction Possible topics about practice include: • Unique challenges of drafting laws and / or regulations in specific areas such as criminal law, environmental, health law, etc. • Lawyering for non-profits, federal and state agencies, local governments, and other clients in frequent need of rule - drafting • Practicing in employment law, health law, environmental law, and other heavily regulated fields where private clients require rule and policy drafting • Non-legal drafting opportunities, such as sports league rules, industry trade group policies, and university rules Possible topics about politics include: • Political influences affecting legislative drafting • Direct democracy and the unique challenges of drafting initiatives and referenda • The implications of special interests driving drafting decisions • Polictics and its influence on legislative history • Lobbyists as legislative drafters.

«The fact that they got people to show up at real - world events is impressive,» said Renee DiResta, the head of policy at Data for Democracy, a nonprofit that has studied the Russian activity.

Jack O'Connor and Leeann Iacino founded Prestige Real Estate Group LLC as a democracy: Independent sales associates hold ownership interest in the Denver - area company, govern it, and reap the rewards of its successes — or pay for its failures.