Sentences with phrase «outspoken opposition»

In fairness, the conservative lawyer best remembered for her outspoken opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment never went away.

It's likely that his outspoken opposition to the restrictive new dog management plan proposed for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area has helped keep the dastardly changes at bay... so far, anyway.

Nutt, who was later sacked over his outspoken opposition to official policy on ecstasy, claims this ban is partly responsible for the rise of mephedrone in the UK.

While the fight against the TPP is far from over, the outspoken opposition to fast - track authority from both House and Senate Democratic leaders further marginalizes the handful of corporate Democrats who support this job - killing trade agreement.

Given her outspoken opposition to President Trump and his appointees, many have speculated that Gillibrand is positioning herself for a White House bid.

But in between his outspoken opposition to Trump (which came very shortly after his outspoken willingness to work with Trump) and his latest proposal of free college tuition, it seems fairly obvious that Cuomo is setting himself up for a run.

If, as is widely expected, it is passed by the senate, the changes will then be put to a national referendum — also expected to pass with little outspoken opposition.

Not exact matches

Six of the marijuana companies filed documents mentioning Attorney General Sessions specifically, who has been outspoken in his opposition to legalized cannabis.

The Mexican government has been outspoken in its opposition to any such plan.)

He was from Mississippi, and Jennings was outspoken in her opposition to racial segregation: «Pete told me once that he would never take me to Biloxi because I was so outspoken in my views on discrimination that I'd be killed.»

At the time of writing, we can practically see this consultation coming down the pike — and there's no doubt that it can't come soon enough for the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who have been outspoken in their opposition to this reckless legislation.

Halftime The centerpiece of Super Bowl politics may be halftime performer Lady Gaga, who has been outspoken in her opposition to President Donald Trump.

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.

If the churches are to be outspoken in their call for non-violence and an international order, they may expect opposition, especially from those who want to hold on to the full sovereignty of the nation state.

In recent years, he has been outspoken in his opposition within the Evangelical Church in Germany to any approval of homosexual relations.

The Very Rev Michael Sadgrove, a theological author who was outspoken in his opposition to Brexit told Premier that while he was surprised by the results, he was «heartened» by them.

«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).

In addition, several of Sweeney's former congressional colleagues have been very outspoken in their opposition to Gingrich.

Alhaji Bature, who was an outspoken political commentator and a known member of the opposition NDC, died on Friday, January 4, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where he had been on admission.

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.

One was from Sean Fieler, the president of Equinox Partners, a New York hedge fund, who has been outspoken in opposition to same - sex marriage and donated $ 41,000.

Most Democrats were outspoken in their opposition to the proposal, branding it as a corporate - welfare giveaway that also puts Wisconsin's environment at risk because of requirements that would be waived to speed up the construction of the plant, which could open as soon as 2020.

The outspoken activist is also known for her opposition to Zionism and Israeli military operations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and for her involvement in Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders» presidential campaign.

Former Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich, who has been outspoken in his opposition to a gas power plant under construction in Orange County, says the project should be scrapped altogether in the wake of the corruption charges brought by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, which showed the company behind it, Competitive Power Ventures, allegedly bribed a former top aide to the governor, Joe Percoco, seeking favorable treatment from the administration.

An outspoken attack against the leader of the opposition by Unite general secretary Len McCluskey is the latest piece of bad news for Mr Miliband.

Gottfried was quite outspoken about his opposition to certain aspects of the MRT plan to curb the massive health care program for the poor.

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D - N.Y.), the top Democrat on the judiciary panel, has been outspoken about his opposition to the subpoena.

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...

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP)'s outspoken Northern Regional Chairman, Daniel Bugri Naabu has remained defiant over his comment that the party would engage macho men to police the ballots on December 7.

Citing her experience as the daughter of Greek and Cuban immigrants, she has been outspoken in her opposition to the DREAM Act and has touted its repeated defeat as one of her legislative victories.

But it's likely that some women will still face opposition at the drugstore, she says, whether it's an outdated store policy or an outspoken employee.

Although officials from the 4,000 districts nationwide that receive federal impact - aid funds have been outspoken in their opposition to cuts in the program recommended by the Reagan Administration, the Fairfax school board was the first in the country to threaten military families with tuition charges to make up for the lost support.

Carol Burris, an award - winning principal in New York who has been outspoken in opposition to the new standards, called the vote «both courageous and significant.»

But what is so interesting about this issue is that the Connecticut Post and the Democratic legislators who are being so articulate and outspoken in their opposition to the proposed federal cut to low income fuel assistance were silent when, back in May, Governor Malloy announced that his Plan B budget would eliminate funding for Connecticut's Operation Fuel heating assistance program.

Like so many of those who are outspoken in their opposition to wind power, Mr Papadopolous seems not to understand the inverse square law of physics.

In consequence, it is important to be aware of the factors that may cause scientists to take positions that they would be less likely to take in the absence of outspoken public opposition.

But Southern, which relies heavily on coal at its other power plants in the south - east, has been outspoken in its opposition to the EPA's new regulations — and the use of its plant to sell them to a skeptical industry and public.

He has been outspoken in his opposition to the BC police practice of releasing investigation information on criminal record check search result documents.

Student Emma Gonzalez, who has been outspoken about her opposition to semiautomatic rifles, asked Loesch what the NRA's position was on bump stocks and making it more difficult to buy certain weapons.

She's been outspoken about her opposition to arming teachers, now telling Local 10 News that she's already taking action to let the voters decide.