Sentences with phrase «in fighting for social justice»

Not only does it manufacture a vast line of products, but it is actively involved in fighting for social justice, environmental protection, and, of course, ending animal testing, which has been the company's defining feature since it was founded in 1995.

«Whether it is fighting global poverty, advocating for immigrants or his historic stance on global climate change, Pope Francis has been an international leader in the fight for social justice and we're thrilled he will be bringing that message to East Harlem.

A member of the African American Teachers Association named Les Campbell made the argument «if the white majority of this faculty decides who will represent the black teachers in the midst of this struggle for community control and self - determination... 271 will be taking a huge step backwards in the fight for social justice.»

While the distinct inevitability of enduring suffering feeds sentiments of futility in fights for social justice, we must not take this moment for granted.

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And I'd been guilty of perpetuating this sort of prejudice by perpetuating stereotypes of psychics as shifty, exotic people or as being unreal, unable to be found as mothers or neighbors or activists like Emily, who's active in social justice - based causes, particularly the fight for transgender equal rights.

What will establish Madiba's giant stature in history was not only his prolonged fight for social justice and racial equality, but his determination, following the end of the apartheid regime, that there would be reconciliation, not revenge.

While I understand and appreciate the number of Christians who fight for social justice and are compassionate towards homosexuals, it is contradictory to the teachings in the Bible (see Lev.

The hijacking that's taken place means I absolutely have to identify with dems in order for my idea of social justice to stand a fighting chance.

To be free of ideological captivity is to «join the community of struggle,» to oppose racism and sexism, to fight for human rights and women's ordination, to engage in social action, to envision «holiness as justice,» and to develop nonsexist language and imagery in order to «empower» and free the congregation to engage in the «struggle for liberation.»

In this situation, the awakened tribal people of Chotanagpur have a special role, not only to fight for their political autonomy within the unity of the nation, but also to affirm their solidarity with all their bellow - victims of the lopsided processes of modernization in their struggle for political and social justicIn this situation, the awakened tribal people of Chotanagpur have a special role, not only to fight for their political autonomy within the unity of the nation, but also to affirm their solidarity with all their bellow - victims of the lopsided processes of modernization in their struggle for political and social justicin their struggle for political and social justice.

Look for people with a medical background, or those with youngish kids in the public schools, or those who have fought similar battles in the past, especially battles based on the idea of social justice, that low income students deserve the same respect and services as higher income students.

«Now more than ever, we need leaders at the Democratic National Committee who will continue the fight for social and economic justice, take on entrenched special interests in Washington and work to unify communities across the country,» Brown said.

Whereas, we can take pride in the progress our state and nation have made in reinforcing women's rights over the decades and recognize that we have not yet crossed all thresholds to fulfilling our mission and quest for true equality; today we celebrate the economic, social, and political accomplishments of women, we honor the courageous women who have made extraordinary contributions to their countries and communities, and we pause to remember the struggles waged by generations of women who have led the fight for equality and justice; and

The Governor also unveiled the «Open Doors Campaign,» a new promotional effort highlighting New York's longstanding role as a national leader in the fight for LGBT rights, freedom and social justice.

In his victory speech, Paddy Ashdown's successor distanced himself from New Labour, pledging to fight for a «fairer Britain» and saying he wanted his party to stand above all for social justice.

«I am proud that the NASUWT has been able to play a part in supporting Ahmed and all the brave teachers and trade unionists across the world fighting for freedom, social justice and human rights.

«Brian has been a leading voice in the fight for comprehensive criminal justice reform, and has shown a deep commitment to not just talking about issues of social justice, but actually delivering results.

The Governor also unveiled the «Open Doors Campaign,» a new promotional effort highlighting New York's role as a national leader in the fight for LGBT rights, freedom and social justice.

Last week he pledged that Solidarity would «be offering solidarity to working people in struggle, to those fighting for an independent socialist Scotland, solidarity to all those opposing Blair and Bush's illegal wars, to all those fighting for social justice and an end to poverty and discrimination».

«In the Senate, I want to fight for public safety and criminal justice reform, education programs, affordable housing, increased access to mental health care, economic development and opportunities, and social service reforms, especially as they affect middle class families and the working poor,» he said in a statemenIn the Senate, I want to fight for public safety and criminal justice reform, education programs, affordable housing, increased access to mental health care, economic development and opportunities, and social service reforms, especially as they affect middle class families and the working poor,» he said in a statemenin a statement.

«From investing in education and creating good - paying jobs to protecting immigrants» rights and advancing issues of social justice, Congresswoman Meng and Assemblyman Blake will help lead the fight to ensure our nation remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for everyone.

«From Egypt to Tunisia, from Wisconsin to «Occupy Wall Street» there is a movement for social justice in this country and the living wage fight in New York is an integral part of it,» said Stuart Appelbaum, president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union.

«As a State Senator,» he explained, «I will fight for the things that matter to New Yorkers: strengthening rent laws and preserving affordable housing, increasing access to quality schools, safeguarding the environment, promoting economic and social justice, preventing violence in our communities, and creating a fairer and more accessible political process.»

It is as if nobody should know nor care about the real fights and struggles for social justice that some of our most dedicated elected officials take on in Albany to produce very good legislation and effectively represent their constituents.

The CSJ also has an alliance of «front line poverty fighting charities» and runs an annual Centre for Social Justice Awards ceremony celebrating some of the best voluntary and non-profit organisations in the UK.

He praised Thompson for making history as Brooklyn's first black district attorney and noted he worked with Attorney General Loretta Lynch in the Eastern District of New York before establishing a law firm focused on social justice and fighting discrimination.

«The reason nearly every progressive leader in New York and organizations like Naral Pro-Choice and Citizens Union are all supporting Eric Schneiderman is because no one in this race has fought harder for social justice, reproductive rights and cracking down on gun violence,» said James Freedland, a Schneiderman campaign spokesman.

The path to an electoral majority for the Green Party is enlisting alienated working class non-voters in the fight for social, economic, and environmental justice,» Hawkins said.

The next step is embracing the social justice aspect of diets, and fighting for marginalized groups in the body peace movement.

Though plenty dated and not very compatible with today's dramatic stylings, Cornbread, Earl and Me holds up as a reasonably compelling, agreeable, and still very relevant tale of fighting for social justice in the wake of tragedy.

The standard of political and moral performance required to consider should be the following: 1) increase of solidarity among the inhabitants of the country; 2) increase in the practice of social justice by organs of government and civil society; 3) increase in the distribution of income and wealth among the population; 4) increase of measures to preserve and care for nature; 5) increase in policies for integral development of education in accordance with the highest human values; 6) advances in the realization of the collective will of the citizens; 7) improvement of political institutions; 8) success in combating corruption measured by its reduction; 9) increase in the exercise of citizenship with the effective participation of citizens in government decisions and fight for expansion of their rights; and 10) increase of contribution of public and private organizations to the political, economic, social and environmental development of the country.

Union activists, in the words of John Stocks, spoken two years earlier, are «social justice patriots» who «put the power of our soul to work to defend democracy, to fight for equal opportunity, and to create a more just society.»

She is a former elementary school teacher whose passion for children and social justice in education pushes her to fight for equity and full inclusion for children of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Described in The New York Times obituary as «one of the most important education philosophers of the past 50 years,» Greene enacted a social vision and agency that fuels current fights for social justice.

Come participate in the inaugural National Black Male Educators Convening to advance policy solutions, learn from one another, and fight for social justice.

Mission New York Collective of Radical Educators (NYCoRE) is a group of public school educators committed to fighting for social justice in our school system and society at large, by organizing and mobilizing teachers, developing curriculum, and working with community, parent, and student organizations.

New York Collective of Radical Educators (NYCoRE) is a group of public school educators committed to fighting for social justice in our school system and society at large, by organizing and mobilizing teachers, developing curriculum, and working with community, parent, and student organizations.

When my grandfather organized student sit - ins at downtown diners that wouldn't serve black customers at the counter, when my aunt integrated her elementary school as a frightened first grader, and when my mother and her parents fought a suspension when her principal singled her out as the only black child in class who didn't address him as «sir,» the fight for social justice through education became the lifeblood of my family's experience in and love for Tennessee.

We'll need everything we've learned and built in the past 25 years to keep fighting for social justice education.

While we experience dramatic social, cultural, economic, and environmental changes, people across continents share in a continuing fight for social justice, solidarity, and tolerance.

We need a strong ADP text with no loopholes to handicap the fight for climate justice and address the poverty and social injustice as a whole in their real roots.

Also, when we keep these connections in mind, we can forge alliances with groups fighting for better healthcare, for social justice, and for many other causes.

APEN has been a trailblazer in bringing the voices of APA communities to the forefront of environmental health and social justice fights in the Bay Area, winning real policy solutions for the community across a gamut of issues including occupational safety of high - tech workers, affordable housing, transportation and land - use, and challenging multinational corporations to mitigate pollution that is devastating the health and well - being of countless low - income communities of color.

Trump's rise makes unavoidable what many people I know in the climate - justice movement, most of them young, have been saying for some time: Namely, that in the face of our climate catastrophe, our historic fights for human rights and social justice matter now more than ever.

While many of us probably agree that peace, social justice and environmental sustainability are inextricably linked, those connections are rarely made for us in news stories, in advertising, or even in the most publicized initiatives to fight hunger or end war.

The National Lawyers Guild honored Howard M. Cooper as a one of its 2010 honorees as Lawyer of the Year, recognizing his «long and proud record of outstanding legal and activist work in the fight for political, social and economic justice.»

On Thursday, April 26, CPCS had the pleasure of honoring exceptional members of our community — attorneys from the public and private counsel divisions, as well as a social worker, investigator and administrative professional — who work tirelessly to insure that CPCS meets our mission: to fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals; to zealously advocate for the rights of individuals; and to promote just public policy to protect the rights of all.

Scotland About Blog Scottish Labour Party which fights for equality and social justice in communities throughout Scotland.

Drawing inspiration from all of the world - changers (present and future) that I met in D.C., I returned home feeling energized and ready to get back to work learning, educating, and fighting for reproductive and social justice on the local, state, and national level.»