Sentences with phrase «of local activism»

Suddenly, his political philosophy of local activism is being touted by some as Labour's answer — its possible trump card — to David Cameron's «big society».

What we did find were a few pockets of local activism.

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In addition to leading activism efforts in our local communities and providing pastoral care to those devastated by the verdict, we also took to Twitter, blogs, pulpits and conference podiums to call upon white Christians to wake up to the reality of racism in America.

Told through the experiences of several of the leading figures in Australia's Fair Food movement, this book tells stories of personal change, courage, innovation and food activism, from local food hubs and backyard food - forests, to the GE - free movement, urban agriculture, radical homemaking and regenerative agriculture.

Población local activism flourished throughout the 1970s and 80s, supported by the Vicariate of Solidarity — progressive branches of the Catholic Church — internationally funded NGOs, left - wing political parties, and radical armed groups (such as the FPMR and the Lautaro Youth Movement).

This campaign doesn't have much in the way of resources to throw into online activism (they're mostly focused on working directly with local groups and local media to spread the word), but they do need a site to show basically that they're for real.

Cerini, owner of the well - known 30 years family - run business, «Bronx Tax Man,» decided to enter the race after recently engaging in local community activism.

David Burrowes believes that compassionate, values - based local activism is a big part of the response to the reduction in voter turnout from 77 % in 1992 to just 62 % last year.

It needs to educate and organize voters, encourage grassroots activism, and influence the actions of Democratic leaders at the local, state and national levels.

The mayor has even won the endorsement of Citizen Action, a major local grassroots activism organization.

UPDATE: Murphy's campaign said the initiative «organized under the umbrella of Murphy's re-election committee, will fund organizers to work in collaboration with the campaigns of the Connecticut Congressional delegation and the Connecticut Democratic Party to recruit and train volunteers, offer action alerts to existing organizing groups, provide messaging help to grassroots activists, and provide a conduit between local activism and the fight in Washington to defeat the reckless policies of the Trump administration.»

Matthew Remski described it perfectly: «on a shoestring budget in a non-corporate space, featuring all local teachers who will be all paid the same wage, workshops on yoga and social activism, no corporate sponsorship or import vendors, with all advertising materials printed in soy ink on 100 % recycled papers...» (Although, admittedly, the shoestring budget isn't part of my dream).

It's not an act of activism, either, although the film's outrage about the abuse of power of the local police and the intentionally blind eyes of the state police, as well as the armed forces, is palpable.

The core of the Declaration process is therefore an outline of how we see our unique role and the connection between activism and learning, between education and civil society, between local learning and global action (and vice-versa).

For school - board leaders and others charged with implementing those man - dates at the district level, the legislative activism has renewed an old debate over the governance of public education and the degree to which the tradition of «local control» is being eroded.

«Today's passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act is a true testament to the unprecedented activism by our nation's 90,000 local school board members, and reflects a strong national interest to restore local governance and community ownership in public education,» said Gentzel.

The movement has long focused on winning over policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as on launching institutions such as Teach for America and KIPP, often at the expense of equally - important grassroots activism, civil litigation, and political campaigning.

As veteran Glastonbury teachers with a range of recent classroom experience, local union leadership activism, and political experience in their local school districts,

This branch of study raises the level of activism among the travelers and locals both, creating more enthusiasm towards conservation.

In conversation with a number of local people involved in arts and cultural work, social justice and activism Barby and sorryyoufeeluncomfortable will rework the script for «Baldwin's Nigger», forming the basis for a performance which engages with many issues we are facing at this time in history and how James Baldwin's writings and thinking resonate with society today.

Guirguis seeks to address problems of displacement, environmental destruction, and cultural and historical memory loss through conversations with local artists engaged in political activism, and through workshops with local Santa Monica youth and adult participants.

Guirguis seeks to address problems of displacement, environmental destruction, and cultural and historical memory loss in her work, as well as through conversations with local artists engaged in political activism, and workshops with local Santa Monica youth and adult participants.

During December, Cypis will host several interactive workshops of invited creative professionals from local communities in education, mediation, social activism and somatic arts to engage with and adapt the patterns into tools for their own personal and social engagement needs.

Through panels, discussions, artist talks, performances and related events presented in association with local arts and advocacy community allies, topics explored include art and activism then and now, equitable representation of people of color, and the intersection of HIV / AIDS with race, gender and age.

Comprised of archival material and interviews, the video examines the role of activism and our understanding of this piece of legislation 30 years on which prohibited local authorities in England and Wales from promoting homosexuality.

Durham's work offers a vital perspective on present - day discussions about the relationship between the local and the global; the interface between art and activism; and the history of sculpture as a medium tactically and conceptually entwined with everyday life.

Aimed at inspiring individual and collective activism, this project brings together more than 20 local cultural and educational institutions in an unprecedented spirit of partnership and collaboration that also has a strong youth focus.

The decade also saw the growing political activism of the local art community due to the Vietnam war and the civil rights struggle.

Playing on feminist themes that Chicago has explored throughout her career, local artists Niomi Fawn, Thais Mather and Lucy Madeline will illuminate the continued vitality of the powerful social movement that was bolstered by Chicago's artworks and activism.

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.

Our trainings foster local leadership and steep learning in local traditions to yield powerful activism, such as the Pacific Warrior Training Program, which has mobilized hundreds of Indigenous activists across many Pacific islands to engage their communities on the impacts of climate change and participate in mass actions confronting the coal industry in Australia.

American ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's has partnered with climate activism group 350.org Australia to launch a campaign to freeze fossil fuels investments, by encouraging Australians to lobby their local governing bodies to ensure that none of its assets are in coal, oil and gas.

Five years of environmental activism will clean the state's waterways, protect public health, and boost local economy.

3:30 pm — 4:45 pm PDT: To get young people interested in environmental activism, two of the Prize recipients will be sharing their stories with kids from local groups such as the City Arts & Tech High School, Youth United for Community Action and the Alliance for Climate Education.

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The «good food revolution» founder «s schedule was booked: first with an interview on KPTZ and then back - to - back Q&A sessions with a group of 20 young people interested in food activism, then with 65 local farmers — sandwiched around lunch at the Port Townsend Farmers Market.

Jordan's scholarship focuses on the history of women lawyers and their local, national and international social justice activism; issues of gender race and the law, and critical race theory.

About... Everything from its activism for progressive causes to the name of its local UC mascot, the Banana Slugs, makes Santa Cruz quirky and exciting pace to live.