Sentences with phrase «outspoken leaders in»

Bradley, an outspoken leader in the Clarkstown Preservation society and the region - wide «preserve» movement seeks his first major elected office.

His father (Homayoun Ershadi), a widower since the death of his wife in childbirth, is an outspoken leader in the community whose beliefs often put his own safety at risk.

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Widely viewed as one of the first tech leaders to come clean about what many now view as an epidemic in the industry, the 49 - year - old has become an outspoken advocate for openly addressing the still - touchy topic.

Campbell CEO Denise Morrison is one of the most outspoken leaders of a legacy food maker and has said that the industry needs to adapt more rapidly in order to remain relevant.

Outspoken Wildrose Party MLA Derek Fildebrandt, who finds himself frequently at odds with leader Brian Jean, remains in his high - profile role as Official Opposition Finance & Treasury critic after a shuffle of critic portfolios in the Wildrose caucus this week.

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Actress Leah Remini — who has become an outspoken critic of Scientology after spending years in the controversial religion — recently told People magazine that Scientology leaders tried to get her to convert Kevin...

Actress Leah Remini — who has become an outspoken critic of Scientology after spending years in the controversial religion — recently told People magazine that Scientology leaders tried to get her to convert Kevin James while the two starred in King of Queens.

In recent years, several notable Catholic leaders, such as Archbishop Oscar Romero (1917 - 80), who was killed as he celebrated mass, have championed the rights of the poor, and it is in Latin America that radical Liberation theology has had its most outspoken exponentIn recent years, several notable Catholic leaders, such as Archbishop Oscar Romero (1917 - 80), who was killed as he celebrated mass, have championed the rights of the poor, and it is in Latin America that radical Liberation theology has had its most outspoken exponentin Latin America that radical Liberation theology has had its most outspoken exponents.

Religious leaders unite to condemn the government's welfare reforms, in an outspoken letter broadening the faith community's assault on the coalition

Efrain Gonzalez in a primary), the two have been close allies, with Diaz Sr. emerging as the most outspoken defender of the controversial majority leader.

Although Margaret Thatcher was the first world leader to warn about the threat of global warming, and although David Cameron famously highlighted the issue too, other prominent Conservatives including Nigel Lawson and Peter Lilley have been outspoken in their opposition to the mainstream agenda on climate change.

As further evidence of his outspoken nature, he also was a vocal critic of the election of Long Island Republican John Flanagan as Senate majority leader in 2015, so much so that earlier this year he said he was seeking GOPers to run against Sen. Michael Nozzolio, R - Seneca County, who backed Flanagan during the 2015 leadership battle.

Police union leaders, who have been outspoken in their defense of the officers involved, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

DeFrancisco, the deputy majority leader who challenged Sen. John Flanagan to replace the scandal - scarred Dean Skelos, has been an especially outspoken and biting critic of Cuomo's in recent years.

While congressional Democrats were quick to support the march, which comes in the wake of a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 people dead, Republican congressional leaders have not been as outspoken.

Samuels, an outspoken and sometimes eccentric Democratic activist whose group played a role in ousting former Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. last year, declined to tell me how much money he plans to spend or reveal the names of the lawmakers in his crosshairs.

Mohamed Kamaraimba Mansaray, outspoken leader of the party, told a Reuters reporter in the that the fire was caused by a petrol bomb.

On the other hand, Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, an upstate Republican, has for years been an outspoken proponent of holding a convention and is the only legislative conference leader in support of a «yes» vote on this year's November ballot question as to whether New York should hold a convention to edit or rewrite its constitLeader Brian Kolb, an upstate Republican, has for years been an outspoken proponent of holding a convention and is the only legislative conference leader in support of a «yes» vote on this year's November ballot question as to whether New York should hold a convention to edit or rewrite its constitleader in support of a «yes» vote on this year's November ballot question as to whether New York should hold a convention to edit or rewrite its constitution.

Magee was one of many outspoken leaders at Friday's International Workers Day rally in downtown's Niagara Square.

When asked why someone from Southold Town would vote for him over a locally elected leader there — one who would serve in the Democratic majority, Mr. Walter said he «would be a loud, outspoken voice for the entire North Fork.»

The outspoken Bronx Democrat slammed the Long Island Republican leader for voting in favor of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget cuts with what he deemed «a complete disregard to how those cuts have hurt and will continue to hurt New York's Hispanic communities.»

The frequently outspoken Ukip leader said he would remain engaged in political life, and suggested he might «go back to America» for a speaking engagement, a reference to an appearance he made at a rally for US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump last month.

Hampton, who was an outspoken leader of the Black Panther Party, was known for his speeches which brought in thousands from all over.

In the wake of the Weinstein revelations, Larson has become much more outspoken about her own experiences with unwanted advances, and is now an engaged leader in the Time's Up movemenIn the wake of the Weinstein revelations, Larson has become much more outspoken about her own experiences with unwanted advances, and is now an engaged leader in the Time's Up movemenin the Time's Up movement.

Ms. Williams, a black Democrat, believes the leaders of both parties are trying to use redistricting to undermine her re-election chances and reduce the number of outspoken blacks in the legislature.

But this week, after one of Raleigh's most outspoken school choice backers, former state lawmaker Marcus Brandon, suggested charter leaders file a class - action suit against every county in North Carolina over funding, leaders on both sides seem farther apart than ever.

Democrats, who often have the backing of NCAE leaders in state elections, have been outspoken in support.

In the beginning of the feminist movement, feminists were single outspoken women who were leaders in defending their sex against blatant and latent attacks on them and their progress in societIn the beginning of the feminist movement, feminists were single outspoken women who were leaders in defending their sex against blatant and latent attacks on them and their progress in societin defending their sex against blatant and latent attacks on them and their progress in societin society.

Since it was founded in 1974, En Foco has been an outspoken leader and advocate for the equitable support and access to resources for photographers of color.

In the article, she recounts the outspoken leaders's strategies for gaining civil rights for Black Americans and suggests how he would respond to today's injustices and racial tensions.

We are well aware that the combination of powerful economic interests and weak government presence in Amazonian frontier regions results in conflicts over land and natural resources, and all too often in the assassinations of outspoken local leaders.

A bombshell report from the German publication «ScienceBlogs» reveals that renowned geophysicist and former socialist party leader Dr Claude Allegre --- France's most outspoken global warming skeptic — may be considered as the next French Environment Minister in President Nicolas Sarkozy's administration.

After immersion in scientific research he too became persuaded that climate change is a real threat, deserving more action from political leaders — and he said so in outspoken terms.

Resolution introduced on June 28 to reaffirm the United States» position both as a leader in whale conservation and as an outspoken opponent of commercial whaling [PDF]

Former Liberal Senator and powerbroker Nick Minchin, an outspoken climate science denier, was key to Abbott gaining enough support to oust leader Malcolm Turnbull during a bitter leadership contest in 2009.

Dizaei, a former leader of the National Black Police Association, was an outspoken critic of the police on race and a key figure in a racism row that erupted at the top of Scotland Yard in 2008.

Ich, an indigenous community leader and an outspoken critic of Canadian mining activities in his community, was allegedly hacked and shot to death by security personnel employed at HudBay Minerals» Fenix mining project near the town of El Estor, Guatemala.

While congressional Democrats were quick to support the march, which comes in the wake of a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 people dead, Republican congressional leaders have not been as outspoken.