Sentences with phrase «included votes for women»

Keir Hardie's founding manifesto for the Labour Representation Committee included votes for women, a Scottish Parliament, Lords reform and proportional representation.

The Conservative Party has opposed every change in our democracy, including votes for women, including votes for all men.

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Though evangelical women have long been involved in political activism, including helping to lead the temperance movement and campaigning for and against women's right to vote, seeking the White House is a more recent and dramatic step.

For years her denomination published a periodical, Women's Chains, which fought for the right to vote, advocated total participation of women in society (including Congress and the White House), and suggested imprisonment for the inventors of the high - heeled shFor years her denomination published a periodical, Women's Chains, which fought for the right to vote, advocated total participation of women in society (including Congress and the White House), and suggested imprisonment for the inventors of the high - heeled Women's Chains, which fought for the right to vote, advocated total participation of women in society (including Congress and the White House), and suggested imprisonment for the inventors of the high - heeled shfor the right to vote, advocated total participation of women in society (including Congress and the White House), and suggested imprisonment for the inventors of the high - heeled women in society (including Congress and the White House), and suggested imprisonment for the inventors of the high - heeled shfor the inventors of the high - heeled shoe.

She is featured in the new «Women of @nasa» proposed set on #LEGO Ideas: Vote for the set — including four other #NASA pioneers — to become a real Lego set (link in bio)!

The MEPs voting for the Resolution were heeding the expert opinions of medical and public health bodies from across Europe, US, Asia and Latin America and from UN bodies, including WHO, UNICEF, Save the Children, the UK Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME), the European Midwives Association, Eurochild, Association of European Cancer Leagues, the European Federation of the Association of Dieticians (EFAD), the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN), COFACE (the Confederation of Family Organisations in the European Union), EPHA (the European Public Health Association) BEUC (the European Consumers Association), the German Midwives Association, the California Women Infants and Children Association, Sustain's Childrens Food Campaign, the National Childbirth Trust, the Baby Feeding Law Group and the International Baby Food Action Network

What never ceases to amaze ME is the political «wisdom» that (1) black voters are more likely to vote for a gubernatorial candidate governor who will appoint a black Lt. Gov. and (2) women are more likely to vote for someone who appoints a female Lt.. The menfolk (including some in the press) must think that female and minority voters are simpletons.

«It's important that Democrats turn out on Tuesday and vote for Latimer, along with other Democrats running across Westchester, including the wave of New Castle business women, from Kristen Browde for New Castle Town Supervisor to Ivy Pool and Gail Markels for New Castle Town Board.»

Whereas, throughout America's history, New York State has been a leader in civil, human, and social rights; this is well illustrated by the number of suffragists who called New York home and the choice of Seneca Falls for the first Women's Rights Convention held in 1848; this momentous event outlined certain rights that women should be granted, including the right to vote, thereby sparking the nationwide crusade for women's suffrageWomen's Rights Convention held in 1848; this momentous event outlined certain rights that women should be granted, including the right to vote, thereby sparking the nationwide crusade for women's suffragewomen should be granted, including the right to vote, thereby sparking the nationwide crusade for women's suffragewomen's suffrage; and

(Albany, NY)-- One day after being appointed Ranking Democratic Member of the New York State Senate Elections Committee, Senator Brian Kavanagh today joined with fellow legislators and advocates — including the Brennan Center for Justice, Citizen Action of New York, Citizens Union, Common Cause / NY, the League of Women Voters of New York State, the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG), Planned Parenthood, and Transportation Workers United Local 100 and colleagues in the Senate to urge Governor Andrew Cuomo to fully fund early voting in the Fiscal 2018 - 2019 Executive Budget.

Moreover, this strict amendment process has not excessively impeded constitutional change, as it has allowed for many significant constitutional amendments over the nation's history, including the Bill of Rights and Amendments concerning the income tax, the direct election of senators, the two term presidency, and the right to vote of women and 18 year olds.

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.

Schreibman's television advertisement campaign targeted senior citizens and women with promises to protect Medicare and women's rights while leveling criticism against Gibson's votes in line with Republican legislation that included funding cuts for Planned Parenthood and measures that would change the way Medicare is operated.

Democrats — including Cuomo — hammered Republicans for refusing to pass the governor's full 10 - point Women's Equality Act due to the presence of a controversial abortion rights plank, and Cuomo even created a new party (the Women's Equality Party) to woo this key voting bloc.

This sounds a lot like Cuomo's explanation during the last legislative session on why he wasn't able to land a deal on all 10 points of his Women's Equality Agenda — including the abortion rights plank, which the Senate Republicans staunchly refused to allow onto the floor for a vote.

More than 200 women are expected to attend, including Gloria Steinem, who is leading a campaign to pressure Council Speaker Christine Quinn to bring the measure up for a vote, Ai - jen Poo (National Domestic Workers Alliance), Marjorie Hill (Gay Men's Health Crisis), Maria Castaneda (SEIU 1199 secretary treasurer).

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

There should also improvement in the provision for vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, nursing mothers, persons with disability and the aged, by giving them priority to cast their votes, the Declaration said.

Other speakers included Howie Hawkins, a Green who received about 5 % of the vote while running for governor of New York in 2014, and Medea Benjamin, a founder of anti - war / so cial justice organization Code Pink: Women for Peace.

The Student Editions include: • Links to instructional videos, audio, or texts • Links to practice quizzes or activities • 12 assessments that include a total of 39 multiple choice, 2 true / false, and 2 sorting questions • Definitions of key terms related to each of the standards • Examples of how students can apply the standards to their reading and deepen their understanding of what they are reading • Excerpts from several high - quality texts, including: - «Harriet: The Moses of Her People» by Sarah H. Bradford - «The Narrative of Sojourner Truth» by Olive Gilbert and Sojourner Truth - «On Women's Right to Vote» by Susan B. Anthony - «Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death» by Patrick Henry • Accompanying Teaching Notes files The Teaching Notes files include: • Additional activities and writing prompts to help your students explore the standard • Links to additional resources • Ideas to differentiate the activities for students who need extra support or to be challenged further • Answer guides with correct answers, answer choice rationales, word counts, and DOK (Depth of Knowledge) levels

The Ben Achour Commission — an umbrella organization comprised of 150 members responsible for the National Constituent Assembly election (NCA)-- established a number of agreements between major political parties, including: a «process first» view that addressed only those matters necessary to return order and stability to Tunisia; a constituent assembly vote that took place prior to a vote for the president so that incentives were present to build consensuses and party platforms that were prioritized over electing a leader who might otherwise wield too much power; ensuring that women are given ample representation in writing the constitution; and the creation of an electoral commission to ensure that all parties were confident in the legitimacy of the elections.

Check the Wisconsin League of Woman Voters for all your voting information, including your rights, your polling place, the candidate answers, referendum information, and same day registration.

As a result, CPPIB — which manages more than $ 325 billion for the Canada Pension Plan — voted 34 times this year against specific directors who chaired board's nomination committees that failed to include women as candidates.

Millicent Fawcett, the suffragist who fought for women's right to vote in the early 20th century, joins 11 male figures including Sir Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandi.

The Act was also notable for a voting franchise that was inclusive by the standards of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly as it included women in Lower Canada who owned property.

Next week, the House is expected to take a vote on H.R. 217, Rep. Mike Pence's (R - IN) bill, which would deny access to preventive care for millions of women by prohibiting health centers across the country, including Planned Parenthood health centers, from receiving federal funding for preventive care, including annual exams, lifesaving cancer screenings, contraceptive services, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.

New York — Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) condemns the Indiana legislature for voting to put the health care of tens of thousands of women and families at risk by voting to bar Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) from receiving federal funds to provide preventive health services including birth control, breast and cervical cancer screenings, and STI (including HIV) testing.