Sentences with phrase «stand on issues important»

In 2014 and beyond Planned Parenthood Texas Votes will make sure voters know where the candidates stand on issues important to women's health.
Now, Western New Yorkers know where Cuomo and Hochul stand on the issues important to them, and they won't forget any time soon.»

Not exact matches

In fact, 78 percent of millennials and 74 percent of the general population think more companies should take a stand on important social issues.
Once you know where you stand on your most important issues, it's much easier to wade through candidates, positions and legislation.
Whatever one's stand on the issue, it is important to gain some understanding of this movement.
The Church of Rome attributed divine authority to the general corpus of Catholic teaching, which included the Bible, traditions of long standing, and the belief that the Divine Head of the church would not allow His church to err on important issues.
A «spiritual» reassessment over the course of four or more years hardly compares with the flip - flopping that occurs so often by Mittens during this campaign that no one knows for sure what the man stands for (and on issues that are more important than his religion).
However, since the purpose of this essay is not simply to counter Griffin's challenge but also to clarify where FWTs stand on significant epistemological issues, it is important to emphasize that most FWTs do not view «illuminating power» as a criterion that can be used in an objective, neutral fashion in any context.
Got a little help some friends but at the end of the day the streak has been snapped and they can now focus on more important issues — like climbing out of the Bottom 4 in the Standings during the final 5 - weeks of the Regular Season.
Knowing where your elected officials stand on important conservation issues is critical to being an effective advocate.
While most books and programs dealing with child sleep issues take philosophical stands (based largely around the issue of «crying it out»), I believe that your child's sleep is more important than my personal views on this subject.
In this sense, the recent explosion of racism is not simply the product of few small minded individuals but reflects the failure of the political elite to stand up and be counted on one of the most important issues of all.
After dodging months of questions about where he stands on key issues important to the future of the state of New York, now candidate for governor Andrew Cuomo is doing his best to answer them all — and quickly.
«You might not support all of these issues, but it is important to know where you stand and where all Democrats stand on a woman's right to choose, GENDA, single payer health care, contraceptive coverage, family planning funding, campaign finance reform and the DREAM Act.»
[v] Finally, where Angela Merkel stands on the issue is highly important.
Now, is the time for Tim Bishop to find the courage to tell his constituents where he stands on this very important issue.
«From passionately supporting Donald Trump's divisive and incendiary campaign to defending dangerous and offensive conspiracy theories, the 2nd-most powerful Senate Republican showed us where his conference stands on these important issues,» Murphy said.
These questions would hopefully give us some idea of where the candidates stand on a number of important issues, and what sort of imaginative ideas they may have (if any).
«We know where John Faso stands on issues that are important to Conservatives.
«It was very important to have such a prominent leader take a stand on the issue in the way he did because it opened the door for many others to follow.
«And I am so grateful to Senator Espada for being a stand - up guy on this issue and you know meanwhile we have Senator Sampson who's doing nothing and Senator Aubertine who is holding, holding up this legislation, which would impact the poorest of the poor in our state and I think that's what's important, why we're here today.»
Labour and Lib Dems would stand united on the most important issue of the next general election.
«We don't need it to win, but it's an opportunity to make a statement on a very important issue that I stand ready and willing to change, and to bring people of all different persuasions into the movement,» Astorino said.
«The women of New York deserve a vote on the entire Women's Equality Act and have a right to know where their elected officials stand on these important issues,» Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins said in a statement.
«With the unfortunate rise in corruption in New York and the resulting withering public trust in our political process, it is so important that we educate voters on where candidates stand on good government issues,» said Dick Dadey, Executive Director of Citizens Union.
In conclusion, McMorrow said: «All of the victories our community has achieved in the past 20 years have happened when all of our groups work well together and do not allow minor differences to stand in the way from making progress on issues important to our community.
Tune in tonight at 9 p.m. to BronxTalk (BRONXNET, Cablevision channel 67) and find out where the candidates of the 14th District Council race stand on all the important issues facing the northwest Bronx and local residents.
«New York City Firefighters put their lives on the line every day, and we look to elected leaders that will stand up for important issues that impact public safety.
«This is opaque, anti-democratic, and I agree with the Assembly speaker who spoke about rent, rent regulations, that is an important issue for millions of people and it should stand all on its own.
«Our committee is very appreciative of Brian Kolb's many accomplishments in the State Assembly and we feel strongly that he has the right stands on the issues that are important to New Yorkers,» said Tom Fox, Seneca County Republican Chair.
Congressman Collins is the first federal official that I am aware of to stand up for Western New York on this important issue, and I commend him for joining the fight.»
«It's really important that voters and the public get a chance to know where senators and candidates stand on the issues they care about,» Scharff said.
«It's important that New Yorkers understand that, while Hillary Clinton has been fighting for us her entire life, Senator Sanders has not only been entirely absent from our community, but has also stood on the wrong side of the issues that matter most to Latinos,» she said.
«Since the creation of the Working Families they have stood up on issues that are important to women, and working families,» Velazquez said in a phone interview.
Marriage and desalination are important issues to our voters and we look forward to seeing where our opponents stand on them so the voters can make an informed decision.»
But on the one issue most important to Democratic voters — and many of their elected representatives — Murtha has stood out.
If one of the clones that currently occupy Shadow Cabinet positions could clearly state where Labour stands on Tax Defence, Welfare, the NHS and a whole raft of important issues I for one would be profoundly thankful.
But at the heart of the shift is the rising spending power of millennials, who expect their favourite brands to embrace values that align with their own and take a stand on important socio - political issues.
When you choose to put your faith at the foreground of your dating, it's important that you know where you stand on some of the bigger issues.
Alonzo's debut stand - up special for Netflix, «Lower Classy,» which debuts on Jan. 24, 2017, showcases the comedian's life as the daughter of an immigrant, touching on important issues like social class, breaking the glass ceiling and how she can't get the hang of Zumba.
The reactions can be intense and likely revealing as to where Champions and Dissidents stand on the other important education issues.
ASCD stands ready to assist the president and our country's lawmakers as they prepare to take on one of the most important issues of our time.
It is important that you let legislators know where you stand on the issues.
When parents and community members knew that teachers were going to stand with them on the issues they felt were important to their families, it helped pave the way for community support of the strike.
Get information that you need to make decisions on important education issues before the General Assembly as well as where candidates stand on charter public school related issues that are important to you.
Equally important are the actual issues at hand and where the candidates stand on them.
But they know not to talk about substantive education issues that affect these children like the one reported by the Civil Rights Project: «Based on evidence from several important measures of segregation, the Civil Rights Project stands by its strong contention that re-segregation has occurred, and that African - American and Latino students are experiencing more isolation in schools than they were a generation ago — and further, that this segregation is deeply linked to unequal educational opportunities.»
United Way is proud to stand with Bank of America, the GradNation campaign of America's Promise Alliance, and national partner AT&T on the important issue of ensuring ALL of our young people graduate from high school or college and career - ready.
As the issues that affect the wheel and tire industry have become more complex, the WTC stands out as the go - to source for the latest information on hot topics such as evolving TPMS regulations, proposed electronic stability control standards and other important measures that could significantly impact manufacturers, distributors, retailers and installers of aftermarket wheels, tires and accessories.
In addition, our data shows that the common refrain that active doesn't stand a chance versus passive index funds and ETFs is not true, and the focus on the active - passive debate often obscures the much more important issues of good savings habits, appropriate asset allocation, and taking a long - term view.
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