Sentences with phrase «rights issue on»

«Right now we have an opportunity to see climate change in a different light; to see it for what it is, a human rights issue on a dangerous collision course of race and class,» said Nia Robinson, director of the Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative.

It seems that the teanut - gop really misses 1952 — golfing, no CIVIL RIGHTS issues on the front pages, they could tell jokes about the races and women, and then EISENHOWER is elected..

He's also a Governor of the LA Chapter of the Recording Academy, where he heads their advocacy efforts, and has spoken on musicians rights issues on Capital Hill and the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva.

Not exact matches

Many critics of Sessions» decision pointed to his support for states» rights on other issues.

There can be many different «right answers,» as long as there is a genuine intention on the part of leaders to make progress on the issue.

«To be focused on the big issues of the day is a great idea, but what's the right venue?

The EU wants to agree first on the U.K.'s financial and budgetary liabilities — the so - called Brexit Bill — as well as finding a mutually agreeable resolution to the issue of the Irish border, and some concrete confirmation of the future rights for EU citizens» living in the U.K.

The office also urged all parties «to avoid any words or action that could intensify problems and escalate the situation; and to put more effort into pushing this issue back on the right track of dialogue and negotiation.»

Eisenberg pointed to Trump's advocacy of states» rights on many issues.

Schumer is right to caution th at middle class tax breaks ma y be in jeopardy, said Clint Stretch, a former congressional staffer on budget issues a nd former top tax lobbyist.

On the issue of European citizens» rights in the U.K., and the reciprocal rights of British passport holders on the continent, Verhofstadt believes the British government's proposal to create entirely new classifications simply adds unnecessary complicatioOn the issue of European citizens» rights in the U.K., and the reciprocal rights of British passport holders on the continent, Verhofstadt believes the British government's proposal to create entirely new classifications simply adds unnecessary complicatioon the continent, Verhofstadt believes the British government's proposal to create entirely new classifications simply adds unnecessary complication.

Only after this issue has been fixed along with the question of citizens» rights and the Irish border, will negotiators be able to focus on trade.

On a personal website, she claimed YouTube was trying to suppress her videos (about issues such as veganism, animal rights and exercise routines) and removing her ability to make revenues from her content.

This time, the conversation often turned to how the world will cope if the U.S. refuses to lead on issues from international trade to human rights to environmental policy.

State court rulings are all over the map on this issue and policy makers are still trying to find the right balance between company and personal rights.

On top of this are regional health concerns, such as pollution and tropical diseases, and human rights issues.

«European democracy, and I think also British democracy, has not been established to diminish the rights of citizens but to protect the rights of citizens,» he said, reiterating his often repeated position that the European Parliament will insist negotiating teams must focus on this issue.

And perhaps not surprisingly, Cook, who is gay, has been particularly visible on LBGTQ rights issues, coming forward to denounce Indiana and Arkansas state laws that were viewed as discriminatory.

Knowing that he was right, Khalil escalated the issue in an innovative way: He posted a message on Zuckerberg's own Wall, with an apology (and less - than - Oxford grammar).

Pilots and flight attendants plan to strike for four hours from 1 p.m. local time on Dec. 15, the Anpac union said in a letter to the airline, adding that they're campaigning for the right to negotiate collective labor agreements, as well as on issues including social security, health care and vacation planning.

Mr. Schultz, one of the most visible chief executives in the country, has made Starbucks a vocal part of the national conversation on issues like gun violence, gay rights, race relations, veterans rights and student debt.

To overcome this, the commission said there was a debate on whether to strip EU countries of their veto rights on tax issues, based on an article in the EU treaties that allows such exceptional action in the event of market distortions.

When Donald Trump won the presidential election on a platform that many people believed would roll back those rights, Mallory, Sarsour, Perez, and Bland wanted to send the message that these issues were nonnegotiable.

I believe the CCPA is on the right path, and the issues in their report are easily fixed.

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz issued an apology on Tuesday, saying, «I want you to know that we take full responsibility and we will work to make it right.»

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He's ready to seize the Chinese dragon by its whiskers on a host of issues ranging from North Korea and the South China Sea, to intellectual property rights and immigration.

The post was in response to a report issued by Human Rights Watch, which advocated for an outright ban on autonomous armed machines before they become a reality.

Haskayne's opinions don't sit well with right - wing pundits, who call his book on the issue (Northern Tigers, Building Ethical Canadian Corporate Champions) a «manifesto.»

The border is one of three key issues, along with citizens» rights and money owed by the U.K., that require «sufficient progress» toward a resolution during the Brexit negotiations before the EU will allow talks to move on to Britain's future relationship with the bloc.

make this uprising more focused on economic grievances than issues like freedom of speech and women's» rights, which dominated the demands of protesters in the past, according to the New York Times.

Trump has expressed general support for states» rights to legalize medical marijuana in the past, but has not exactly taken a definitive stance on the issue.

Some of the demonstrations, which are also celebrated under the International Workers» Day banner, reflected cultural traditions, and many others were a rallying cry for equal rights, equal pay, and a renewed focus on social, environmental and civil - rights issues.

He also went on to say that Trump «does respect Colorado's right to decide for themselves how to best approach this issue.»

Administrative Law Judge Ann O'Reilly, of the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings for the Public Utilities Commission ruled late on Monday that Enbridge should be issued permission for the replacement, but said the company should use its existing right of way, adding hurdles to the project's construction.

Ramos said he was just a reporter who speaks out on crucial issues like corruption and racism, which he suggested fit into a broader category that includes immigrant rights.

«Trump ran far to the right — certainly during the primary — and he is governing on business issues to the middle - right,» says Sageworks's Hamilton.

They hold elected officials accountable, champion consumer rights, reporting on homeland security issues and provide local traffic and weather information, as well as emergency evacuation warnings.

Asked about Democrats having enough leeway on polarizing issues like gun rights and opposition to abortion, House Democratic Caucus chair Joe Crowley said in a press conference on Wednesday that the party «always has been» a big tent.

Those on the foreign desk had a more qualitative job that was geared toward understanding the «nuances» of American politics to «rock the boat» on divisive issues like gun control and LGBT rights, Max said.

The law, which was first introduced by Congresswoman Bella Abzug, technically states that the president is «authorized and requested to issue a proclamation in commemoration of that day in 1920 on which the women in American were first guaranteed the right to vote.»

Peder Holk Nielsen, CEO at Novozymes, discusses the EU election results in Denmark, where the far - right came out on top, and says that businesses would rather Europe «come together» on a number of issues.

Same sex marriage is now legal in 36 states, and the Supreme Court will issue a final ruling on whether such couples have a federal right to marry in June.

Its 2017 budget is $ 940.7 million, with grants to seven regions around the globe focused on issues like economic governance and advancement, justice reform and human rights, according to the organization.

After the sweeping Republican election victory on Nov. 9, 2016, transgender people «are concerned for their safety, survival and legal rights in the coming years,» said Chase Strangio, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union who often works on transgender issues.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in a rare split within government over such issues, has filed its own brief with the court on the side of gay rights in the workplace.

And for now, it appears that other fiduciaries are not engaging with Google on the voting rights issue either.

But the issue of raising taxes on the rich is most controversial in the U.S., where supply - side economics has over 30 years achieved the status of economic gospel, at least on the right of the political spectrum.

Advocates have portrayed the District of Columbia measure as a civil rights issue, saying studies have shown that African Americans are disproportionately more likely to be arrested on marijuana charges than are people of other races.

The job of those who worked at the foreign desk, Max said, was more qualitative and was geared toward understanding the «nuances» of American politics to «rock the boat» on divisive issues like gun control and LGBT rights.