Sentences with phrase «of citizen activism»

Never before have so many understood the power of citizen activism to fight climate denial at the highest levels of our federal government.

The show focuses on artists who have documented social history and the proud tradition of citizen activism.

Garance Franke - Ruta wrote up a genius new bit of citizen activism in The Trail last night: a self - described «dude you've never heard of» named Andy Cobb has posted a video on YouTube laying out the case for Democrats crossing over and voting for Mitt Romney in the Michigan...

The site launched last week, and as of this writing it's only partially filled out, but it's a fascinating example of the new kinds of citizen activism the «net is enabling this year.

And it only took another ten years of citizen activism to make it real, and connect the issues of childhood nutrition and health with educational success.

The outpouring of citizen activism «led to the Lakefront Protection Ordinance, which is the great tool we have today,» Bachrach said.

Not exact matches

I've been asked more than once by political veterans skeptical of the role of blogs and other forms of online citizen activism to point a specific instance in which the Internet made a real difference in a political issue.

How should mainstream political organizations — and politicians themselves — respond to this new wave of tech - enabled citizen activism?

Komen ran into the power of citizen - activism, for one thing.

Such streamlined activism may lead to more frequent, and more committed, political engagement on the part of everyday citizens.

But fortunately for us, the internet and citizen activism give campaigns access to an entire ecosystem of alternative media to get their messages out.

Also at noon, hundreds of students, faculty and staff from CUNY and SUNY will be in Albany for a statewide Higher Education Action Day of citizen lobbying and activism, outside concourse meetings rooms 2, 3 and 4, Empire State Plaza, Albany.

«On the other hand, you also have citizen activism such that when Beijing said we are going to shut down the factories in advance of the Olympics, factory managers are coming back and saying no.»

The TANs bring together a wide array of nongovernmental organizations, citizens associations, trade unions, communities and alternative media in forms of activism which target global level institutions and issues, while also attempting to use global level visibility to level changes at the national level.

In this documentary - style video, learn about the history of activism and civil disobedience in the U.S., take a look at the purpose of political protests, and learn more about what engaged citizens can accomplish.

In 2010, an unprecedented level of citizen lobbying, grass roots activism and electronic networking resulted in the passage of the strictest high volume breeder bill ever introduced in our state.

On a positive note, Stewart felt encouraged by the conversations he engaged in with several Yulin citizens, most of whom didn't like the idea of eating dog, as well as butchers who said their businesses had taken a drop in sales due to all the activism, outside pressure, and the government no longer endorsing the event.

Also as part of NYCxDESIGN, Pratt Institute's Brooklyn Fashion + Design Accelerator presented an evening devoted to «Redesigning Citizenship,» inviting five panelists to each share their «citizen journey» from the perspectives of art, design, activism and fashion.

Three photographs of Occupy protesters, the worldwide movement against economic and social inequality, by artist Alfredo Jaar pay homage to Golub's lifelong activism as both a citizen and an artist.

On now at NYC's The Untitled Space, coinciding with the anniversary of Donald Trump's inauguration, the group show ONE YEAR OF RESISTANCE features the work of 80 + artists — each of whom created pieces that celebrate art as activism, but also focus on various issues that US citizens are facinof Donald Trump's inauguration, the group show ONE YEAR OF RESISTANCE features the work of 80 + artists — each of whom created pieces that celebrate art as activism, but also focus on various issues that US citizens are facinOF RESISTANCE features the work of 80 + artists — each of whom created pieces that celebrate art as activism, but also focus on various issues that US citizens are facinof 80 + artists — each of whom created pieces that celebrate art as activism, but also focus on various issues that US citizens are facinof whom created pieces that celebrate art as activism, but also focus on various issues that US citizens are facing.

Their work forms part of Visual Activism that articulates the existence and resistance of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) citizens of South Africa (SA).

Commissioned by the Future Generation Art Prize, an award New York City - based Carlos Motta won in 2014, his Patrions, Citizens, Lovers... can be seen as part of his larger oeuvre that unearths queer histories and activism while refusing to present them as separate from other discourses, in this case Ukrainian nationalism.

Updated Ten days ago, the grinding slow - motion rivers of floating sea ice flowing around Canada's Arctic archipelago claimed the lives of Marc Cornelissen and Philip de Roo, seasoned Dutch polar trekkers combining an adventurous spirit with environmental activism and citizen science.

After years of amazing community activism from local parents, business owners, residents, citizen groups, and community leaders, last week the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve plans to not only phase out the use of coal at its North Omaha coal - fired power plant, but also to ramp up energy efficiency.

The Governor's Office of Planning and Research also provides helpful advice to Californian citizens on how to identify us: «Many of the deniers share some traits...» This witch hunt follows a serious drought, caused by the decades - old environmental activism of Jerry Brown.

To create the kind of sustainability that fundamentally links human, environmental and social development, policy, science, education and citizen activism must all work together.

Even within the US, those who would force social change through legislation or court activism must be mindful that some fellow citizens «don't want our [proposed] form of government and don't share our cultural values.»

BCI and BWEC are highly recommended to all Climate Etc readers, by virtue of their citizen - science - commitment, public - private partnering, and dynamic activism!

To fulfill the mission of ending discrimination against Florida's most vulnerable citizens, the Children's Rights Unit will engage in widespread advocacy including litigation, collaboration, education and community activism.