Sentences with phrase «of making sure her voice is heard»

Throughout the state, union members spoke with their co-workers, knocked on hundreds of thousands of doors, and most of all made sure their voice was heard at the polls.

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Agrawal: We're very worried about the state of our country and our rights as women and our reproductive rights, and in order to not move backwards, we are playing our part to make sure that our voices are heard.

Smaller players are looking forward with renewed confidence, according to the 2014 Hiscox DNA small business survey, which found that 51 % of smaller businesses in the U.S. are feeling good about the year ahead and want to make sure their voices are heard this week.

Overall, there are plenty of social media posts screaming for people's attention, so making sure people hear your voice is vital.

What is possible for us is to take seriously what is said by those who speak from the side of oppressed groups, to do what we can to make sure their voices are heard, and to try to adjust our own living and thinking to make them more appropriate to what we have learned.

«We've been clear that people need to be able to feel strong in their religious identities and are making sure that the voices of people of faith are heard in Government.»

Commission members are to open their April plenary by meeting with victims privately, and discussions are continuing to create an «international survivor advisory panel» to advise the commission and make sure the voices of victims are heard in all its deliberations, the statement said.

The voices of the talented women of our industry are so important to hear, and you are truly setting a wonderful stage towards making sure there contributions are visible and at the forefront of minds!»

We hope to paint a picture of what maternity services in Ireland look like for the families using them and to make sure that their voices are heard.

«I think Brexit provides some opportunities, but I represent a constituency where nearly 70 % of people voted to Leave and I have a responsibility to make sure their voices are heard in that debate,» says Jarvis.

I have worked hard over the years to make sure our voice is heard in Albany, and this new role will certainly enhance our voice on the floor of the Assembly,» Goodell said.

Our members want to make sure the voice of the hardworking men and women who keep America running is heard and the steps we are taking today will help ensure that happens.»

A feminist thinker and social reformer, she had witnessed first - hand the plight of impoverished women in her native Liverpool and, following her election, made sure that their voices were heard at the highest level.

«We need to make sure that Cornwall's voice is heard during Sajid Javid's critical decision - making process on funding allocations, which is why I'm calling on the people of Cornwall to make a stand.

One of my goals is to make sure the local Independence Party members» — who live and work in Rensselaer County — voices are are heard, not the party bosses from New York City and Albany,» Meyer said.

He's made passing references to «wealthy donors» three times in his past five addresses, but goes all - in with that line of reasoning this time around: we have contribution limits to make sure elections «are not captured by wealthy public interests,» he says; «wealthy individuals and corporations are able to use Limited Liability Companies» to avoid these limits, so reform is needed «to even the playing field so that rich and poor New Yorkers alike have their voices heard.»

«Senator Espaillat understands what New York schools need and will make sure the voices of teachers, parents and students are heard in Congress,» Mulgrew said.

«The best thing we can do moving forward is those of us who represent people who might be unhappy have to work extra hard to make sure their voices are heard.»

In a statement released after the vote this afternoon, the union's president, Michael Mulgrew, praised Mr. Espaillat's record on education, and argued the Washington Heights lawmaker «understands what New York schools need and will make sure the voices of teachers, parents and students are heard in Congress.»

Make sure your voices are heard by attending and help to shape what the Uptown of the future will look like.

«To the members of the City Planning Commission,» Chin added, «we have a simple message: If you rule against this community, we will use every tool at our disposal to make sure the voices of the people are heard.»

«They stand with working - class people of color like me on issue after issue including preserving and building truly affordable housing, reforming the NYPD, protecting immigrant families, standing up for workers» rights, and making sure that all people's voices are heard in our democracy.»

Recent revelations of fraudulent statements sent by NYCHA to the federal government shows that outside supervision is sorely needed to make sure that NYCHA is on a firm footing for the future and that the voices of tenants are heard,» said Senator Marisol Alcantara.

«Our efforts are funded by thousands of teachers kicking in a couple dollars a month, or $ 5 or $ 10, to make sure their voices — and the students and parents they advocate for — are heard.

Your supervisor will be a mentor, friend, confidante, adviser and also a voice of reason, so make sure it's a voice you'll want to hear.

Making sure everyone can see you also makes it easier for the children with hearing loss to lip - read, as well as helps them to hear you better, since the sound waves of your voice are facing them directly.

I am a huge fan of the original Prince of Persia trilogy, and when I heard about this game I was a little worried that they would change to much of what made the original games great, and I was right, the gameplay has been completely destroyed, platforming is awkward do to too may actions being mapped to the same buttons, combat is tedious and unenjoyable, it's EXTREMELY repetitive, having to search around for light seeds just to advance the plot is stupid, and do to the fact that you can't really die the whole game just feels like trial and error, and the new Prince character is completely unlikeable, while they messed up most of the game it's got some good things going for it, the voice acting is solid, the graphics are beautiful, and the ending does have interested in seeing where the story goes from here, but I'm not sure if I want to pick up the next game they come out with, this was a huge disappointment and isn't worthy to bear the Prince of Persia name.

Ever since the announcement of The Elder Scrolls Online, players have been clamoring to make sure their voices are heard by developers that they want TESO to perfectly capture that «Elder Scrolls» feel.

That's why I'd urge teachers up and down the country who think Britain is safer, stronger and better off in Europe to make sure their voice is heard on June 23rd and to make sure we don't gamble with the future of the next generation.»

NCLI represents a national voice for young Latinos throughout our nation, advocating on behalf of all children and making sure they are heard by elected officials.

As a professional association of educators, we are uniquely positioned to join the conversation and make sure AAE member voices are heard in this debate.

... Together, we can make sure our schools are places where all kids can thrive and the voices of those closest to the classroom are heard.»

You have a great representative in Chris, to make sure that this vital sector of our economy is well represented and to ensure that your voices are being heard from the very beginning of this administration.

Even if your members are used to being part of group discussions and are good at listening to each other, it can still be a good idea to have somebody lead the meeting, in part to make sure that everyone's voices get heard but also to come prepared with thoughts on what topics would be good to discuss, so if the conversation starts to run dry in one area, the leader can redirect to more fertile areas.

- dungeon maps are a 3D model - specific locations you need to pursue are marked - can't see a floor - by - floor layout - no compass - dungeons are smaller and less labyrinthine - dungeons have a friendly voice guiding you that offers general hints and warns you of the boss - this voice is not heard outside of the dungeon, and Nintendo has not mentioned who the voice belongs to - dungeons do not hide items that are required to complete the dungeon - bosses won't be based around a singular dungeon - focused item - when you find a dungeon, you need to make sure you have everything you need, and lots of it - one dungeon has pockets of a poisonous, sentient liquid that hurts to touch - this substance is called malice, and little eyeballs will sprout from these patches - attacking the eyeball will clear away the malice and sometimes constituted a small puzzle - diamond - shaped switches that can be activated with an attack are present, and still react to your sword, bombs or arrows - in one dungeon, after activating a switch with his Sheikah Slate, Link was able to control the dungeon slightly - when looking at the map, he could tilt the dungeon in order to open new paths or to make blocks and switches slide around

The metaphor, Mr. Johnson said, was that of speaking out: «Through social media and protest, you see people trying to make sure their voices are heard.»

Artist Zoe Buckman, of neon - ovaries - with - boxing - gloves - sculpture repute, also made sure her voice was heard.

As Bullard suggests, every instance of environmental injustice is unique, but media coverage should be driven by the question of «how to provide equal protection to disenfranchised communities and make sure their voices are heard.»

«24 Hours of Reality and Live Earth: The World Is Watching is about making sure the people of the world are informed and engaged so that they can make their voices heard in their capitals and at the negotiating table in Paris,» said Vice President Al GorIs Watching is about making sure the people of the world are informed and engaged so that they can make their voices heard in their capitals and at the negotiating table in Paris,» said Vice President Al Goris about making sure the people of the world are informed and engaged so that they can make their voices heard in their capitals and at the negotiating table in Paris,» said Vice President Al Gore.

Build a community - centered planning process that uses local talent and makes sure that the voices of all citizens of New Orleans are heard.

«24 Hours of Reality and Live Earth: The World Is Watching is about making sure the people of the world are informed and engaged so that they can make their voices heard in their capitals and at the negotiating table in Paris,» said Al GorIs Watching is about making sure the people of the world are informed and engaged so that they can make their voices heard in their capitals and at the negotiating table in Paris,» said Al Goris about making sure the people of the world are informed and engaged so that they can make their voices heard in their capitals and at the negotiating table in Paris,» said Al Gore.

Big government and big businesses are full of loud voices; make sure you are heard in a criminal or personal injury case.

«As a figure in this state, as one of the top figures, it's my duty to make sure I continue to let my voice be heard,» he said.

«As a figure in this state, as one of the top figures, it's my duty to make sure I continue to let my voice be heard,» Wade said after meeting the Oliver family.

As a research scientist in a male - dominated field, she has years of experience making sure women's voices are heard.

She felt it was important to make sure that women had a chance to network with other women in the industry, to know that their voices should be heard and that they could eventually achieve positions of prominence.