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The state Senate will have a new, outspoken member in the chamber come January.

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A single board member determined to back an outspoken staff working for social justice can make all the difference in the world to staff morale and to a program's effectiveness.

Chris Slattery is more than an outspoken Quinn critic, he is well known by key members of all denominations that connect him to thousands of parishioners in all five boroughs.

«The minority in parliament condemns the attack in no uncertain terms as it is yet another manifestation of political vigilantism designed to intimidate, harass and silence vocal and outspoken members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who has been an outspoken critic of the the 328 - bed facility for the homeless and substance abuse patients, said in a letter to constituents that she and other City Council members were presenting a resolution to the City Council's Committee on General Welfare at a public hearing at 10:30 a.m Wednesday.

The same pattern has repeated itself in Brooklyn with City Councilman Al Vann, Assembly Member Karim Camara, and state Senators John Sampson, Kevin Parker and Eric Adams — all outspoken Obama delegates in 2008 — left off nominating petitions.

Zimpher met last week in the Red Room with members of the state Black, Puerto Rican and Asian legislative caucus, who have been among the most outspoken critics of the plan that would, among other things, allow SUNY and CUNY schools to raise their own tuitions without legislative approval.

Rep. Brian Higgins, a member of the committee, has also been outspoken in his support.

A staunch liberal who often engaged in spirited battle with television pundits Bill O'Reilly and others on Fox News, Hinchey was one of the first and most outspoken members of Congress to oppose President Bush's effort to invade Iraq.

The Minority in a statement said the attack was one of many «designed to intimidate, harass and silence vocal and outspoken members of the opposition National...

He was one of the most outspoken members of CB3 on the issue of affordable housing, especially in the former Seward Park Urban Renewal Area (now known as Essex Crossing).

In an election year, however, with Council member Chin battling for a third term against three outspoken rivals, the community is definitely not speaking with one voice.

As an outspoken Ranking Member, Mr. Hammond was seen by many as a natural future Energy Minister in the event of Nana Addo's victory at the 2016 polls.

Quite frankly, I can not point to another member of the U.S. Senate who, in their first year in office, has been more outspoken and passionate than Kirsten Gillibrand about her support for legislation that would finally provide full equality to LGBT Americans.

Outspoken and unpredictable, the former gubernatorial candidate and two - term School Board member is the central character in this drama.

In late September, Egyptian authorities began a crackdown against the country's queer communities after fans of Mashrou» Leila, an outspoken Lebanese indie rock group with an openly gay band member, displayed a rainbow flag at the group's concert in CairIn late September, Egyptian authorities began a crackdown against the country's queer communities after fans of Mashrou» Leila, an outspoken Lebanese indie rock group with an openly gay band member, displayed a rainbow flag at the group's concert in Cairin Cairo.

But now many of Scientology's most famous Hollywood members are among its most outspoken critics, including director Paul Haggis and «Chicago PD» actor Jason Beghe, both of whom feature prominently in Gibney's documentary and who confess their deep regret for decades of membership.

«Our guild has been outspoken about our commitment in the drive to more respectful and inclusive workplaces, which includes a world where our members and others can show up for work without any fear of sexual harassment.»

A recent public opinion poll conducted in Bridgeport included questions about Malloy, Mayor Bill Finch, Paul Vallas, members of the Working Family Party who serve as the outspoken minority on the Bridgeport Board of Education and Carmen Lopez, the former Connecticut superior court judge who brought the lawsuit that determined that Paul Vallas lacked the credentials necessary to serve as a superintendent of schools in Connecticut.

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Best known for her work as a Saturday Night Live cast member, actress and comedian Cecily Strong has been an outspoken advocate for animals in need.

Delilah Saunders became an outspoken advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women after her 26 - year - old sister's death, something that hit her hard, say family members, who describe it as a factor in her battle with addictions.

In past mass shootings, it has been common for family members of victims to become passionate, outspoken gun control advocates.

Taylor has long been one of the bank's more outspoken members on matters relating to distributed ledgers and blockchain, frequently opined on the subject on social media and in published posts.