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Italian taxi drivers have been militant in their agitation against Uber, engaging in coordinated national strikes, advocating for new regulations, and on occasion refusing even to meet with Uber representatives to work towards compromise.

Some politicians - and recently also Elliott - have advocated the creation of a single national network via the merger of NetCo with rival Open Fiber, a broadband firm jointly owned by the CDP and state - controlled utility Enel.

With national security driving the debate, Democrats see a more powerful argument than simply advocating the need to curb gun violence in a country of 320 million that has more than 310 million weapons.

Google advocates using a blockchain - like system to create a ledger of all interactions with patient data in the UK's National Health Service.

One of his current priorities is working with like - minded organizations across the country to advocate for a more coherent national approach to energy and resource policy.

The disingenuity of, for instance, the American Psychological Association in claiming that it does not advocate the acceptance or legitimation of homosexuality is all too clear from its membership in the «Just the Facts Coalition,» along with the National Education Association and other groups.

Just because pro-choice advocates make these arguments does not mean that courts (the same courts that are ready to overrule Roe) are likely to discover abortion rights under a statute that does not even mention abortion and that was enacted with the support of pro-life groups like the National Association of Evangelicals and the Mormon Church.

In addition, religious leaders often have the stature to advocate and negotiate with the most senior national decision - makers as countries make tough decisions on how to allocate scarce resources for health.

On the other hand, memories are short, as witness a young author who apparently sees nothing terribly problematic in advocating what might aptly be described as national socialism or socialist nationalism, albeit with benign intentions.

But I think one of the things that's been part of the ongoing discussion right now is this idea of building up civil groups, advocating for Haitian leadership at the local level, at the national level, to really empower them to take the lead on creating that vision for what they want Haiti to look like long - term, and then for us to be able to walk alongside them with the resources and the expertise we have to say, «This is your vision, this is what we can do to help you, let's work together.»

The Vermont Right to Know GMOs coalition is working with other states to pass similar legislation in addition to advocating for a national mandatory labeling standard that would comply with Vermont's law.

With the purpose to build and support a farmer - led national organic farmer movement and national policy platform by: developing and advocating policies that benefit organic farmers ¹; strengthening and supporting the capacity of organic farmers and farm organizations; and supporting collaboration and leadership among state, regional and national organic farmer organizations.

The Compost Council of Canada is a national non-profit, member - driven organization with a charter to advocate and advance organics residuals recycling and compost use.

Pollin, chairman of the National Basketball Association's merger committee, has been a strong advocate of peaceful union with the rival American Basketball Association.

Everyone who registers by September 18 will be entered to win a bike from Advocate Cycles and an Amtrak trip for two, with bikes, to Glacier National Park.

Circle of Moms: Get advice from thousands of other moms in an online private sharing circle for sharing family updates Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): The mission of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association, together with its state and local members, is to support and promote court - appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes.

(Caldwell, NJ)-- This Labor Day, as we honor the steadfast efforts of our country's workers, the Holistic Moms Network (HMN)-- a national non-profit with 130 Chapters across the U.S. — will be advocating for some of the toughest labor faced by women: childbirth.

As for Diaz - Tello, who has graduated from law school since the birth of her child, she's now working in her own legal practice and with groups like the National Advocates for Pregnant Women to educate moms about what they're going into when they enter the delivery room.

(Caldwell, NJ)-- This Labor Day, as we honor the steadfast efforts of our country's workers, the Holistic Moms Network (HMN)-- a national non-profit with 130 Chapters across the U.S. — will be advocating for -LSB-...]

From the professionals putting in long hours to the advocates bringing mental health awareness to the national stage, this year's honorees inspire us with their passion for changing the way we understand and treat our children.

Most recently, the National Association of Family Child Care honored Ms. Henchy with their Advocate of the Year Award.

Working with Congress, national organizations, and FRAC's diverse state and local grassroots field network, Ellen advocates for improved access and participation to domestic anti-hunger programs for low - income individuals and families.

National Women's Law Center Tool Kit — Understanding Breastfeeding Coverage under the Healthcare Law This toolkit is designed for women, advocates, community - based organizations and health care providers to provide information on the coverage of breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling in the health care law and offer tools to women who encounter problems with this coverage.

We work in coalition with national and international partner organizations to educate policymakers and advocate for effective food security policy.

While the former advocated a weak confederation that would insulate the North against southern administrative hegemony, the southern bloc fought for a strong federal government with checks against majoritarianism, allowing for control of the national bureaucracy without falling victim to the North's larger population.

And she, along with Public Advocate Letitia James, who arrived at the end of the town hall, both argued that Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison is the best candidate for Democratic National Committee chairman in the internal election in Atlanta this weekend.

Still, liberal advocates have remained dissatisfied with the governor, which has only intensified after Republican successes on the national level last year.

He's a staunch fiscal conservative, an unwavering Second Amendment advocate with a lifetime «A» rating from the NRA, and a national security hawk,» Kudlow wrote.

With a primary focus on New York State, the organization also advocates at the local and national levels for sensible gun laws, policies and practices to protect New York State residents from gun violence.

He's a staunch fiscal conservative, an unwavering Second Amendment advocate with a lifetime «A» rating from the NRA, and a national security hawk.

Americans for Responsible Solutions advocates for barring people with domestic abuse convictions from buying firearms, for hardening penalties for illegal gun trafficking, federally funding gun violence research and for expanding and improving the national background check system, in order to cover weapons bought on the internet or at gun shows.

As so - called social welfare organizations, 501 (c) 4 groups emerged on the national level as a potent force in campaign funding, sliding through existing regulatory frameworks because they do not coordinate directly with candidates and do not expressly advocate for or against them.

Common Core, I have nothing to do with it,» when in fact, you know, he signed things with the National Governors Association putting New York into that program and appointed John King, who's been a very — the state education commissioner, who's been a very forceful advocate for that.

The Scottish Liberal Democrats were committed to an overarching principle of federalism throughout the United Kingdom, with the Scottish Labour Party advocating legislative devolution for Scotland and Wales, as had been attempted unsuccessfully in the late 1970s, the Scottish National Party seeking independence.

That, the congressman said, would require legislation but he is working with gun rights advocates, including the National Rifle Association and Shooters Committee on Political Education, to increase armed protection.

Fresh from observing Liberia's general elections held on 10th October, Head of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) and Chair, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, in company with INEC and ECONEC officials earlier today met with the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Coordinator and Resident Representative in Cote d'Ivoire, Mr Babacar Cisse to advocate for support for the Commission Electorale Independante of Cote'd» Ivoire (CEI).

Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public's understanding of county government and exercise exemplary leadership in public service.

One leading industry group described Lord Adonis as «an outstanding advocate for infrastructure» and added that if Lord Adonis was to be handed the position of Deputy Mayor of Transport, he would be «the right choice, given his role with the National Infrastructure Commission, his love of the subject and knowledge to back that up».

He has been credited with securing several convictions in high - profile terror cases and is well respected by both national security experts and civil liberties advocates.

At 3 p.m., Rep. Jose Serrano and National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson discuss what taxpayers want and need from the IRS to comply with their tax obligations, Room C391, Hostos Community College, Bronx.

While in Baltimore, he will meet with members of Congress, local and state officials and national advocates including a meeting with San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz, and Mary Kay Henry, president of the Service Employees International Union.

Though López Rivera, a staunch advocate for Puerto Rican's national sovereignty, has consistently denied any involvement, the U.S. government accused him of being involved in the 1975 bombing of downtown restaurant Fraunces Tavern and charged him with the crime of seditious conspiracy.

PRONACO; the main citizens» movement advocating for Nigeria's restructuring based on democratic self determination and citizens» ownership of the Nigerian constitution also urged the Federal Government to quickly set up a technical committee to navigate concrete strategy for national reconciliation and stability in the country in tandem with the spirit of June 12

Meyers wrote in an email that county officials had worked closely with domestic violence victims» advocates on a number of issues, had secured nearly $ 700,000 in grant money to support initiatives and had launched a domestic violence incidence database that received an award from the National Association of Counties.

6:30 PM — Public Advocate Letitia James co-hosts School Safety Town Hall with the National Action Network.

Each side of the debate received more than $ 1 million from national and state advocates who waged media blitzes and promised campaign cash for lawmakers who sided with them.

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get involved with and / or donate funds to national environmental advocacy organizations like the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Environmental Defense Fund, and 350.org; and local groups like Environmental Advocates of New York and the NY League of Conservation Voters.

The event will feature a video introduction from national DREAM activist Jose Antonio Vargas and a Town Hall forum with Assemblyman Francisco, lead sponsor of the New York State Dream Act, to bring together undocumented New Yorkers to share their stories, ask questions, and learn what the next Public Advocate can do to empower immigrant families.

Letwin co-authored Britain's biggest enterprise: ideas for radical reform of the NHS, a 1988 Centre for Policy Studies pamphlet written with John Redwood which advocated a closer relationship between the National Health Service and the private sector.