Sentences with phrase «progressive voice»

The mayor, who had sought to become a national progressive voice, has also been touting small - bore local issues of late.

Health Minister Sarah Hoffman, Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips, Children's Services Minister Danielle Larivee, Energy Minister Marg McCuaig Boyd, Service Alberta Minister Stephanie McLean, Economic Development and Trade Minister Deron Bilous, and Education Minister David Eggen, to name a few, have become some of the strongest and most passionate progressive voices of Alberta's government.

We need a smart, strong progressive voice in Washington — Rory's it.»

He will be a strong progressive voice for the West Side and Northern Manhattan in the Senate and a fighter for reform as he has been throughout his career.»

Jane McGonigal is one of the leading progressive voices on the future of video gaming.

Brian will be a strong progressive voice in the Senate and will be a trusted advocate for working men and women in New York, which is exactly what we need more of in Albany.»

Britain was among Europe's most progressive voices on climate policy.

«We in the civil and human rights community along with those in the immigrant rights community and other progressive voices stand with Senator Jeff Klein and the IDC as they demonstrate leadership in protecting all New Yorkers from the scourge of xenophobia.

Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, a prominent Vatican figure and one of the more progressive voices in the Catholic Church, died Friday at age 85, the Archdiocese of Milan announced.

«Hector has been a powerful progressive voice — championing affordable housing for youth and seniors, fighting for the environment, standing up for our immigrant community, and leading a progressive caucus in the County Legislature.

When you commit to helping us complete one of our projects, you amplify our collective progressive voice, and contribute to real change.

During his time in the Assembly, Brian has established himself as a consistent progressive voice for affordable housing, equitable transportation policy, and addressing income inequality.

While Democrats in other states have mentioned potential legal action, New York would be the first state to take such aggressive action, potentially elevating Cuomo's statute as a leading progressive voice against Trump.

De Blasio and other progressive voices took issue with stop - and - frisk tactics and Muslim surveillance under Kelly.

In an invitation to the event next week shared with POLITICO, de Blasio is described as «an outspoken progressive voice on national issues including immigration reform, fair trade agreements, gun laws, transportation infrastructure and climate change,» who «exemplifies the values of Vermont Democrats.»

Not so long ago, CAP was a civil and reasonably fair - minded progressive voice on education reform.

Netroots Nation amplifies progressive voices by providing an online and in - person campus for exchanging ideas and strategies to effectively influence the public debate.

«Jiang Kejun has consistently been one of the most progressive voices within the system.

Maryland About Blog You are invited to be part of a growing and progressive voice of Christianity in Annapolis.

I've been a strong, independent and progressive voice for Western New York, and I'm confident our community will support me on September 9, recognizing that I'm someone they can rely on to fight for Buffalo and Western New York in the State Capitol.»

A balancing site would likely take quite a while to set up, though, meaning that AOL's political content would still be dominated by progressive voices.

The SNP will join with other progressive voices to challenge the UK government and oppose their damaging welfare cuts.»

«We need strong progressive voices that represent the American people and transcend the divisive rhetoric and hateful speech of today's politics,» Grijalva, D - Arizona, said.

I can say this confidently: Brian is a dedicated public servant and we need his strong, progressive voice in the State Senate.»

Congratulations to Laurie Blakeman for keeping the faith and staying on in the legislature so many years, always as one of the legislature's most progressive voices.

He says «contrary to conventional wisdom,» there is an appetite in Western Canada and the Maritimes for a «progressive voice» in media, adding the StarMetros will endeavour to match the Star's focus on social issues and in - depth investigations.

Reaching more than 96 million households worldwide, MSNBC offers a full schedule of live news coverage, progressive voices, award - winning documentary programming — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Contrary to their heady attempt to brand their self - image, those who promote CETA are not the progressive voices of Canada.

So her group, which seeks to provide what it calls «a progressive voice for American Hindus,» recently mounted a «take back yoga» campaign, including appearances at conferences and attempts to raise media awareness of the practice's Hindu origins.

So, at the end of the day, is it premature to say that progressive voices have prevailed on questions of sexuality, gender and sport?

«For over 15 years the WFP has been the progressive voice for working class and middle class New Yorkers, it was founded to fight for good jobs, affordable housing and quality schools.

Whether he was in the minority or the majority, he has been an eloquent, progressive voice, speaking out for reform, sensible gun control, marriage equality and equal protection for all New Yorkers.»

Also today, the Professional Staff Congress, the union representing 22,000 faculty and staff at the City University of New York, announced its support for Schneiderman, touting his «strong, independent and progressive voice.»

«We need a progressive voice to preserve the rich history of these last 70 years,» Powell continued.

In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the APC described the late Sule as a progressive voice, who distinguished himself as an exemplary and self-less public servant.

«Nigeria has indeed lost a distinguished politician, progressive voice, public servant and patriot who made the country proud in all public assignments he undertook on behalf of the country — locally and internationally.

Council Member Williams not only listens to progressive voices, but amplifies them.

We share common interests I know the council will move forward with a progressive voice.»

But if there is a wide - open position in New York for a strong progressive voice to Cuomo's left, de Blasio has not stepped into it, preferring instead to build his profile as far away from New York (Iowa, Germany) as possible.

As Nick Clegg recently affirmed, «If this referendum campaign, in a slightly gloves - off manner, has dramatised the fact that the Liberal Democrats are the progressive voice of this coalition, then it is not a bad thing in the long run.»

«Assembly Member Blake is exactly the progressive voice we need to help us rebuild our movement, unite Democrats, and forcefully push back against President Trump and obstructionist Republicans.»

The IDC's members have long been strong supporters of LGBT rights and argued that their alliance with the GOP leadership offered an opportunity to bring a progressive voice to the discussion of Senate priorities.

«She has a bold vision for this country and I am pleased to work with a team of dedicated public servants to share her progressive voice and record of effective leadership.»

«I'm running in a district that has had nothing but scandal or corruption or dynasties and has never had a progressive voice.»