Sentences with phrase «from progressive leaders»

In fact, Yuh - Line Niou has generated massive support from progressive leaders in this district and across the city because she represents a break from the past and a new, more responsive voice for downtown residents.

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Gunnlaugsson, the Progressive leader, is hoping for a nod of approval from Canada.

The Liberal leader, who owes her thumping electoral victory in large part to fear of public - sector job cuts promised by the opposition Progressive Conservatives, has promised to govern from the «activist centre.»

You will be in contact with progressive thinkers and leaders from around the world in your daily work.

The next leader of the NDP will need to work hard to ensure that progressive voters do not flock to one conservative party in order to block another conservative party from forming government during the next election.

I had to watch Prime Minister Trudeau's epic electoral reform meltdown from a distance over the past couple of weeks given my attendance at an international meeting of progressive policy leaders in South Africa.

In the case of the Emergent movement, I wonder if some of the additional cognitive dissonance comes from it moving away from Young Leaders, which (in my understanding) was primarily a group that was evangelical and relatively conservative theologically, and moving toward progressive Emergentism.

(CNN)- A handful of progressive Christian leaders are joining the mostly conservative chorus of religious leaders who are criticizing New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg for excluding clergy from this weekend's 9/11 commemoration event at ground zero.

Among these are: A Season for Nonviolence; [29] the Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and progressive multi-faith leaders from around the world; an annual Awakened World conference bringing together scientists, futurists, and spiritual activists; participation in the 1998 UNESCO Seminar on Religion and Peace, and the 1999 and 2004 Parliament of the World's Religions.

We heard from Catholics, Calvinists, Methodists, Mennonites, Pentecostals, Republicans, Democrats, complementarians, egalitarians, men, women, kids, couples, conservatives, progressives, singles, gays and lesbians, skeptics, Anglicans, Presbyterians, Orthodox, Brethren, missionaries, pastors, leaders, artists, students, and moms.

But in the dramatic opening sessions of the council in the fall of 1962, the assembled bishops and other leaders of the Catholic Church, headed by those from Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, refused to follow the agenda set by the traditionalist Curia, repudiated their reactionary schemata, and unexpectedly showed themselves to be, in the majority, progressives open to John XXIII's agenda of sweeping pastoral renewal.

The name comes from both the desire to see a new and progressive expression of Christianity in our world today and to connect like - minded leaders with the fresh things God is doing.

«From fighting for marriage equality to passing hate crimes and anti-bullying legislation, Eric Schneiderman is a lifelong progressive leader who has always been a strong voice for justice on behalf of all New Yorkers.»

Perhaps, had the Rochas Okorochas of this world not stoked the fire of «Buhari - for - Second - term» campaigns, had the leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the South - East geo - political zone not gone to massage the ego of the President in the Villa few days ago, Nigerians could still have endured some time hoping that Buhari is indeed in search for manna from heaven.

From activists for social and environmental justice, to advocates for affordable housing and alternative transportation, to leaders in the struggle for immigrants» rights and civil rights, NKD is building a progressive Brooklyn alliance.

Cuomo, much to the chagrin of other Democratic leaders, including de Blasio, has worked for years to keep the Senate in GOP hands in order to prevent the high - tax and anti-business, left - wing, «progressive» policies of the Democrats who control the Assembly from dominating the state.

says, «While we applaud the good faith attempts of the loyal Dems and the progressive labor leader, Hector Figueroa, to unify their party, wrest control of the Senate from the joint control of the Party of Trump and the IDC / Trump Dems, all in order to advance the people's agenda, and while we would support an honest and fair deal for an immediate rapprochement, we must object to this cynical and calculated ploy which unnecessarily perpetuates the disgraceful status quo until effectively the end of the budget process and possibly even the end of session.

George Albro of New York Progressive Action Network (NYPAN) says, «While we applaud the good faith attempts of the loyal Dems and the progressive labor leader, Hector Figueroa, to unify their party, wrest control of the Senate from the joint control of the Party of Trump and the IDC / Trump Dems, all in order to advance the people's agenda, and while we would support an honest and fair deal for an immediate rapprochement, we must object to this cynical and calculated ploy which unnecessarily perpetuates the disgraceful status quo until effectively the end of the budget process and possibly even the end Progressive Action Network (NYPAN) says, «While we applaud the good faith attempts of the loyal Dems and the progressive labor leader, Hector Figueroa, to unify their party, wrest control of the Senate from the joint control of the Party of Trump and the IDC / Trump Dems, all in order to advance the people's agenda, and while we would support an honest and fair deal for an immediate rapprochement, we must object to this cynical and calculated ploy which unnecessarily perpetuates the disgraceful status quo until effectively the end of the budget process and possibly even the end progressive labor leader, Hector Figueroa, to unify their party, wrest control of the Senate from the joint control of the Party of Trump and the IDC / Trump Dems, all in order to advance the people's agenda, and while we would support an honest and fair deal for an immediate rapprochement, we must object to this cynical and calculated ploy which unnecessarily perpetuates the disgraceful status quo until effectively the end of the budget process and possibly even the end of session.

«I deeply appreciate that I can count on strong fundraising support from progressive groups, labor unions, local small businesses, and my community's leaders,» Constantinides said.

Progressive fervor over President Donald Trump's election has catapulted Murphy's standing among Democrats, who are looking for energetic young leaders as they recover from a humbling electoral defeat.

(CNN)- Fresh off the plane from a whirlwind four days of meetings in Europe, Secretary of State John Kerry stopped by a progressive policy forum in Washington on Thursday to chide U.S. leaders for allowing the government to shut down.

He won support for his so - called «progressive alliance» plan from former Labour leader Ed Miliband.

It's hard to know what will come of the Progressive Conservatives (they went from 61 seats in 2012 to 10 in 2015), but it's very possible that the party will merge with the other conservative party — the Wildrose — once a new PC leader is chosen by the party membership this spring.

Some members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have requested the assembly to mandate Governor Abiola Ajimobi to seek assistance from the National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who is the Chancellor of the institution.

The last week has seen frenzied activity from the party, with Treasury spokesman Vince Cable publishing the cuts the party would make to public spending if they attained power and leader Nick Clegg trying to reclaim the mantle of «progressives» from the Tories.

Reports on the no indictment grand jury decision in the Eric Garner death case plus reaction from congressional leaders, and a progressive fight against charter schools.

Abe's statement, titled: «The APC must distance itself from the show of shame going on in Rivers State» said: «I have decided to address you this afternoon because it has become clear that my party, the All Progressives Congress, has reached a point where it must take a decision either to live up to the values of our leader, President Muhammadu Buhari, and do the right thing or abandon our values and destroy our soul in order to please man.

MSNBC host Kasie Hunt said that potential Democratic candidates for president in 2020 are facing pressure from progressive activists after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) reached an agreement with Republican lawmakers to reopen the federal government Monday.

As leader of the five - member breakaway faction that allied with Republicans to form the chamber's governing coalition (and keep Democrats from assuming the control that should have accompanied their mathematical majority), Klein has been justifying the partnership since it formed in 2012 as a win for progressives, rather than as a means of self - empowerment.

Surrounded by progressive and liberal leaders from around the country at Gracie Mansion Thursday, de Blasio compared the effort to the 1994 Republican Contract With America.

The source who spoke in hush tones also disclosed that leaders of the All Progressives Congress leaders have arrived at the residence from all the way from Abuja.

The senior adviser to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday she has experienced repeated sexism and harassment during her career — including an inappropriate sexual comment from someone who is now a national leader in progressive politics.

«If you're an advocate or a progressive leader — if you've done well or you've created a campaign seen as a threat to Cuomo — then you'll get a call from Alphonso,» said the insider.

Take note: NYC Comptroller John Liu; Borough President - Elect Gale Brewer; NYS Senator Brad Hoylman; NYS Assemblymember Deborah Glick; NYS State Committee member and President of the NYS Democratic Committee Progressive Caucus, Rachel Lavine; District Leaders Keen Berger and Jean Grillo; past VID Presidents Jonathan Geballe, William Stricklin, and Katharine Wolpe; present VID President, Tony Hoffmann; Judges (and judges - elect) Frank Nervo, Kathryn Freed, Josh Hansshaft, Andrea Masley, Margaret Chan, Carol Sharpe, JJ Kelley, Dakota Ramseur, Anil Singh and Tania Kennedy; from the press Lincoln Anderson (The Villager) and photographer Tequila Minsky joined the festivities.

The thinking is that passage of GENDA could give a much needed progressive win to IDC Leader Jeff Klein & Co. at a time when the breakaway Democratic conference is under intense pressure from the left for (so far) failing to force a vote on some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top agenda items, including the all - inclusive 10 - point Women's Equality Act and the campaign finance reform bill.

A former vice-president of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has urged leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to move away from extreme positions to a centrist one in the interest of the party and the nation.

What should we expect from any party political leader in the 21st century to help build a good society, whether they are Labour, Green, SNP, Plaid Cymru or any party with progressive potential?

«Chris King adds campaign staff for Tampa Bay, Central Florida» via Scott Powers of Florida Politics — King is expanding his campaign's presence in the I - 4 corridor with the appointments of regional directors from Tampa Bay and Brevard County... Lisa Perry, a leader in Tampa Bay area progressive activism, will serve as the King campaign's Tampa Bay regional director.

A former vice-president of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has urged leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to move away from extreme positions to a centrist...

«The WFP is proud to have progressive women leaders from Gloria Steinem and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez to Cynthia Nixon, Public Advocate Tish James, and Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito all urging women to join them in voting on the WFP line,» said the party State Director Bill Lipton.

Flanked by Assemblymember Millman and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, Simon stressed her deep roots in the district and decade of experience as district leader, her progressive credentials and her work on community issues both big and small — from public transportation to traffic calming in Downtown Brooklyn, access to affordable housing and education, and saving Long Island College Hospital, to name a few.

«He's definitely a well - known progressive leader, and I think people would be excited to hear from him.»

Moschella also co-founded the New Leaders Council, which trains young progressive operatives, and has worked on numerous campaigns from the state to congressional level.

As the lingering crisis between Senator Dino Melaye, lawmaker representing Kogi West, takes center stage in national discourse, leaders from his senatorial district under the auspice of Okun Development Association, ODA, has appealed to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the ruling party to come out and see to the peaceful resolution of the crisis within its fold.

APC Wise Counsel to Dr. Nduom: We in APC Family are very happy that the older generation of Dr. Nduom is now appreciating, learning and adopting the progressive, pragmatic, innovative and vibrant ideas from Dr. Hassan Ayariga who belongs to the younger generation of transformation leaders.

James Abiodun Faleke led delegation of the All Progressives Congress leaders from Kogi State has on Tuesday met the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo and accused Governor Yahya Bello of killing the party in the state.

These bills will mark the start of a reinvigorated progressive agenda from Latimer and the Board of Legislators, who recently elected a new majority leader, Ben Boykin, a White Plains Democrat, to replace the previous chair, Michael Kaplowitz, a Yorktown Democrat, in a divisive nomination process.

Cameron will then quit in 2015, at which point a new leader will have to be selected to fight the Progressives (who will result from the merger of the Liberals and Labour).

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has called on Nigerians, especially northern leaders, to save All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) from former Lagos State governor, Senator Bola Tinubu, and his cabal in the party.

The All Progressives Congress, APC's leaders in Rivers East senatorial district where the Transport Minister, Chibuike Amaechi hails from, yesterday, endorsed Senator Magnus Abe as their...