Sentences with phrase «grassroots campaigns»

But it wasn't until the rise of the internet that projects — again, first in the creative and entertainment industries — were widely funded through direct grassroots campaigns.

He then worked at a top political campaign consulting firm, winning a New York State Assembly race and running several grassroots campaigns.

Our Clinic has been involved in test case litigation, organizing grassroots campaigns, and making numerous submissions to all levels of government and to international human rights bodies to advance the rights of our clients and the broader communities of disadvantaged groups.

Corporate PR campaigns have become so sophisticated that it's almost impossible for most people to tell the difference between genuine science and greenwash, or real grassroots campaigns and the astroturf lobbies concocted by consultants (1).

Shultz is a senior policy specialist with extensive experience in strategic communications and grassroots campaigns as well as a broad knowledge of environmental, climate, and energy policy and science.

We wage innovative legal and grassroots campaigns to protect people, wildlife and ecosystems from climate change and the dirty and dangerous fossil fuel industry.

Find out how you can get involved in the important activities of our grassroots campaigns.

The anonymity of the web gives companies and governments golden opportunities to run astroturf operations: fake grassroots campaigns that create the impression that large numbers of people are demanding or opposing particular policies.

Today 350 works on grassroots campaigns across the globe: from opposing coal plants and mega-pipelines, to building renewable energy solutions and cutting financial ties of the fossil fuel industry.

At CBE, Yuki was active in successful grassroots campaigns to stop two fossil fuel power plant projects in Southeast LA, to pass health protective policies at the city, regional and state levels, and to prevent the expansion of the I - 710 diesel truck corridor.

The media should take extra effort to provide straight, fact - based news coverage of industrial hemp legislation, lawsuits and grassroots campaigns that seek to bring the U.S. in line with the rest of the industrialized world that already grows hemp.

That both smacks of propaganda and trivializes the members of actual grassroots campaigns on both sides of the political spectrum about a large menu of issues.

Since returning to New Mexico he has worked on local grassroots campaigns, as well as rejoined the ADW circle of friends, family and service.

From grassroots campaigns to the largest organizations, advocates know that good images are absolutely essential in engaging audiences.

There have been many grassroots campaigns lately sprouting up all over the country to insist on no - kill shelters being available.

A 2014 announcement that the terminal would be demolished spurred numerous grassroots campaigns for its preservation, including Canada's National Trust naming the site as one of its top ten endangered landmarks.

5) National: Sydney Boles and Rowan Lynam analyze how grassroots campaigns defeated efforts, especially in Elkhart, Indiana, by CoreCivic and GEO Group to open for - profit prisons.

Schott's core belief is that well - resourced grassroots campaigns can lead to systemic change in the disparities poor children and children of color face in our nation's schools.

They accuse Parent Revolution of «astro - turfing» — masking highly organized efforts as grassroots campaigns.

Responding to grassroots campaigns, Texas policymakers cut back the number of mandated tests from 15 to 5 while Minnesota eliminated its high school graduation exam requirement.

Traveling produce markets are now bringing low - priced, healthy options to some of these areas, but grassroots campaigns can't feed everyone.

Jennifer Aniston (Cake) has had an excellent run of precursors (all but BAFTA, for which it was ineligible) and one of the best grassroots campaigns in decades.

There are currently over 200 grassroots campaigns aimed at helping underprivileged kids go see Black Panther without having to pay out of pocket.

The UK, the EU and beyond About Blog Say Yes 2 Europe is an alliance of grassroots campaigns working to ensure that there is a decisive majority in favour of the UK remaining in the EU in the forthcoming referendum.

Research in my lab uncovered many examples of fake grassroots campaigns, also called political astroturfing.

«Incredible Democratic candidates with records of service are working hard every day to earn the trust of voters and build competitive, grassroots campaigns,» DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján said in a statement.

Volunteers from throughout Westchester County work together on our grassroots campaigns to bring a message of smaller, more efficient government, lower taxes, job creation and restoring economic prosperity and fiscal sanity to Westchester.

In both cases, the state is responding to grassroots campaigns to undo the devastation of urban highways.

The comptroller told the crowd of 100 that grassroots campaigns would be stronger than Bloomberg's multimillion - dollar campaign spending.

We will coordinate grassroots campaigns and get out the vote efforts throughout the state to ensure that our members understand the critical issues in these elections and just how important it is that they get to the polls and support our endorsed candidates.»

Contrary to the latter, Gaudot sees the EU as a «laboratory for the democracy of tomorrow», as evidenced by the Occupy movement, and other grassroots campaigns across Europe.

Every penny of spending will have to be tallied and reported — this would severely limit campaigns such as those run by Hope not Hate against BNP candidates or local grassroots campaigns such as those against hospital closures or roadbuilding.

The partnership reflects Sainsbury's wider commitment to inspiring healthy lifestyles for all, and complements grassroots campaigns such as Active Kids and the Sainsbury's School Games.

In Obergefell, Kennedy's claim was that although historically the interpretation of a fundamental right to marry has not included same - sex couples, the «referenda, legislative debates, and grassroots campaigns; studies and other writings; and extensive litigation in state and federal courts» has led to an «enhanced understanding» of how the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses of the 14th amendment contain a right for same - sex couples to marry that was really there all along, though until now unseen.

A grassroots campaign depends on community.

Nevertheless, Petersen thinks his unique style and grassroots campaign are an advantage in an upcoming election cycle that has already seen incumbents ousted, such Roy Moore's upset over Luther Strange in the primary for Alabama's special Senate election.

To that end, the YEC has led various public campaigns to improve access to and policy around entrepreneurship, from the FixYoungAmerica grassroots campaign to the Youth Entrepreneurship Act and, more recently, the launch of BusinessCollective, a virtual mentorship program (in partnership with Citi) that helps millions of aspiring and current entrepreneurs launch and grow new businesses.

«If people begin to be turned off by Trump, the Cruz campaign will probably have a better strategic understanding of the implications and how to capitalize upon them,» said Bud Jackson, a Democratic specialist in digital grassroots campaigning, when asked to review the relationships.

The StarPhoenix - Burton says Liberals need to reach the grassroots Federal Liberal leadership candidate Alex Burton says a grassroots campaign is the key to rebuilding the party and forms a large part of his bid for the post.

These issues are highlighted by sustained, creative grassroots campaigning and community - union alliances like the Fight for 15 movement.

CNN: Personal e-mail urging Mormons to fast and pray for Romney goes national A Utah woman unwittingly started a grassroots campaign when an e-mail she sent to her five children and a handful of friends urging a day of prayer and fasting for Mitt Romney started making the Mormon rounds.

Promoting such policies for the Labour machine was Momentum, a grassroots campaigning network which arose from the 2015 general election.

It is a grassroots campaign of education, action, and community building observed each year between 30 January and 4 April in a growing number of cities worldwide.

So a grassroots campaign called «My Faith My Voice» was born to let everyday Muslims speak for themselves.

Native Deen, a Muslim hip - hop group, adds its voice to the «My Faith My Voice» grassroots campaign.

A grassroots campaign saved the decrepit complex from becoming an office park, and instead infused the renovation with the spirit of the time and place, a heady idealism that set out to strengthen the relationship between farmer and consumer; emphasize a transparent, democratic process; encourage and protect new and niche businesses; preserve the market's history; and provide a safe haven for the lower - income residents.

In her capacity as Legislative Chair for the Wisconsin Guild of Midwives, she co-led a statewide, bi-partisan grassroots campaign to successfully pass a CPM licensure bill into law in 2006.

Miffed by the constant abuse of the naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have joined forces to launch grassroots campaign against naira abuse across the 774 local government areas of the country.

It's speculation that was reignited this week after a group of Richards supporters started a grassroots campaign to re-elect him on their own.

We are all just regular people, with regular jobs and regular families and friends, a real grassroots campaign.