Sentences with phrase «political voices being heard»

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Those who lose the vote rarely feel that their voice has been heard, and they are likely to feel that they are bowing not to the Word of God but to a stronger and better organized political faction.

Johnny Monro says its time for Christians must become «slow to anger» and «abounding in love» if their voice is to be heard in mainstream political... More

The voices I hear today, in both political parties, are voices of adolescence.

The other thing that helps, I think, is hearing voices that come from outside of our narrow political perspectives.

At political debates in the New York City area I have often heard angry voices mock pro-life activists with the question, «But who is going to support all those welfare babies?»

Building on her role as de facto leader of the out - of - work and out - of - luck on James Turner Street, Dee has emerged as something of a spokesman for the many people whose voice is rarely heard in the national political debate.

Equally worrying was the President's failure to touch on Ghana's position on major Geo - political happenings like the situation in the US regarding immigration bans, recent developments in some theatres of conflict around the world, the Israeli Palestinian issue, terrorism in the West African sub-region and a myriad of global events on which Ghana's voice must be heard.

These actions, among many, helped to alter the political dynamics in favour of the street, and as Conor Cruise O'Brien once stated, «Violence is sometimes needed for the voice of moderation to be heard.»

You should think about who's hearing what you're saying and consider the democratic impact — be aware of how political debate risks undermining certain groups, such as minorities or women, and of the risk of silencing or objectifying other voices.

«I think as Caroline said when she was arrested, sometimes it's very very hard under our very strained non-functioning political system to get your voice heard.»

We live at a time when creativity and personal expression are becoming the new norm rather than a rare exception, and political campaigns (along with all the other marketers out there) are competing with a million different voices to be heard.

Each of those women made an immense contribution to British political life, but most of political life isn't about outstanding individuals; it's a team game, where a full range of voices needs to be heard, issues need to be aired and competing interests need to be represented and reconciled.

«If NYSUT uses its political power... we've got to be at the table, we've got to be in the discussion and make sure our voice is heard,» Radford said.

Anderson said he doesn't get involved in community or political groups, but makes sure his voice is heard on the issues.

Because Labour failed to answer the question properly while the political spotlight was on them this week, English Labour voices will now find themselves playing catch - up as they seek to make the case that their party should also have its own distinctive contribution to make to this debate about how England's voice will be heard.

The Swing The Vote campaign is doing everything right by trying to empower young people to make their voices heard and take part in the political process.

«It really gained a lot of traction because women know their voice has not been fully heard and I think that's why you have a lot of other political forces who are afraid of it trying to stop it,» Cuomo said.

While politicians have to be alive to the fact the very status of political parties and their own positions as our «elected representatives» are changing, campaigners must ensure they offer everyone the chance to engage with and feel a part of their movements - making certain that everyone's voice is heard and listened to.

Whether it's his comments about being uncomfortable hearing foreign voices, or his unveiling of a poster depicting dozens of brown - skinned refugees with the slogan «Breaking point,» Farage has repeatedly and deliberately sought to exploit fear and prejudice for his own political gain.

Fundamentally, because AV offers an opportunity for political reform, ensuring the voice of the public is heard louder than it has been in the past.

BTW, it's a bit odd for a guy (Kiernan) who was a POLITICAL appointee to diss folks for using the political system to make their voices heard.

García argued that many residents in Washington Heights and Inwood feel marginalized by the political system, and she believes the club will ensure that these residents» voices will be heard.

«New Yorkers should understand that lawmakers» actions did not result from meaningful debateand good judgment — it resulted from political expediency — and it will have harmful consequences to people and communities now and for a long time to come.CSEA will seek better ways to hold elected officials accountable and ensure that the voices of working people will be heard and addressed in New York state.»

«Scientists, who are better positioned than most to appreciate what is at stake in these political decisions, surely have no less a right and responsibility than any other group to ensure their voices are heard in the political process,» he said.

But it's also really critical for us to participate in the political process and have our voices heard to the broader community and society, so that education isn't as removed from the dialogue as it has been.

Our goal was to hear directly from parents about what really matters to them in public education, and to share their voices with our political and policy making leaders.

The vote will allow teachers» voices to be heard above the din of warring political figures.

The Black Lives Matter and DREAMer movements are two examples of how youth civic engagement in the United States is changing as young people bypass traditional civic and political gatekeepers and leverage social media to make their voices heard around the world.

Yet exactly sixty - one days later, Erin Benham, the teacher who Peters promised would, «ensure that the voices of educators are heard and respected, and [who would] play a role in helping to shape policy in all our state's schools,» joined Malloy's other political appointees on the day after the election to vote in favor of diverting millions of dollars to even more privately run, publicly funded charter schools.

Meanwhile, the press release quoted the Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now (ConnCAN), which was founded by Achievement First's Jonathan Sackler [the same Jonathan Sackler who held a $ 40,000 fundraiser last May for the political action committee affiliated with Governor Malloy] as saying, «We welcome [the New York charter school association] and look forward to working with the Network to further ensure that the voices of communities, families and students who demand more quality public school choices are heard loud and clear in Connecticut.»

In Lorca's oeuvre, Arvio claims to «hear two voices and see two landscapes»: one is Lorca's popular New York poems, full of alienation, surreality and political vigor; the other voice, and the one this volume focuses on, constitutes his «moonlit earthbound Spanish poems.»

The FVMA's Annual Legislative Action Days targets legislators and it is one of the most powerful political vehicles to make the voice of veterinary medicine heard in Tallahassee.

They will be the linchpin to ensuring that the unified voice of the pet industry is heard in every state and local political subdivision in the country.

«In today's charged political moment, it is more important than ever that voices are heard and stories are told.

When you read that «the judgments of alarmists» is that global warming is «settled science», you can be sure that you are about to hear the voice of multinational corporate polluters speaking through their impressive array of public relations firms and political allies.

I would rather spend my time on site that are hearing from voices on many spectrums: mainstream papers that have top - notch science coverage and a climate focus, or open - minded debates between environmentalists on both sides of the political arena.

A political flyer encouraging Bay and Midland County residents to voice their concerns about wind turbines at an April 26 Beaver Township public hearing is coming under fire for misleading the public.

«In 2012, I was disillusioned with the candidates and the political process, so I decided to abstain from voting, which was my own way of having my voice heard,» Harmon said in court papers.

The 2012 tag line for Human Rights Day (today, Dec. 10) is «My Voice Counts» — highlighting the rights of all people to make their voices heard in public life and be included in political decision - making.

In many political systems, the voice of the people is often not heard.

This is the time to make your voice heard, and there is no better investment for your political dollars.

The Media and Indigenous Policy project has investigated why it is so hard for a diversity of voices to be heard in mainstream media debate, and why policymakers, from political leaders to public servants, seem only to listen to those who dominate mainstream media coverage.

It is essential that Indigenous people participate in the constitutional, and concomitant political, debate to ensure that Indigenous voices are heard.