Sentences with phrase «state of activism»

The report further sets out that, while the present state of activism is healthy, state pushback continues to threaten activists through violence and judicial harassment, with particular attention now being paid to bloggers and others using the internet for activism.

Not exact matches

As Elliott ramps up its activism to an unprecedented scale, it is also accumulating a growing body count of deposed executives — not to mention ousted heads of state — who dared fight it.

Mid-decade activism by CalPERS, for example, reportedly was «fueled partly by the political ambitions of Phil Angelides, California's state treasurer and a CalPERS board member,» who planned on running for governor of California in 2006.

In this current age of corporate activism, global retail giant Amazon has been on the front lines for equality in Washington state, leveraging the company's wealth and influence to drive historic social change.

We have further concerns that, if enacted, public companies incorporated in other states may seek to establish «headquarters» in Texas to avail themselves of these defensive, activism - chilling provisions.

The national crusade for civil rights, a struggle still incomplete; the rise of student activism, spurred by the Vietnam war; and a couple of violent racial incidents in Ames ripened the atmosphere for the students of Iowa State to champion Trice, who had given his life for the school.

Michelle's passion for breastfeeding advocacy began with her nursing in public incident at Target in 2011 which led to the largest nurse - in to date with over 6,000 moms who participated in nursing their children at Target stores all over the U.S. Michelle currently sits on the advocacy board for the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC), and is the Director of Activism for Best For Babes Foundation.

Renée is currently at work on a project to understand the regulation of midwifery in the United States, and the activism of pro-midwifery advocates who seek to make the profession legal, where it isn't.

Recent developments regarding a pre-salt award to US oil company Cobalt International Energy may herald a new era of US regulatory activism with consequences for Angola and other oil - rich states, but it is too soon to tell.

Inspired by an amusing autocorrect moment on a listserv last week («hashtags» converted to «hostages,» in the context of a discussion of online activism around marriage equality and the Supreme Court) it's a serious question — all it takes is for someone to take a tweet, text or email that's been automatically «corrected» to a politically embarrassing state and make a big deal out of it.

«New York has a legacy of progressive activism that extends all the way back to its founding and we can not allow Republicans in the State Senate to use such heavy - handed, draconian measures as they work to push an agenda completely out of touch with the mainstream,» Gillibrand writes.

Smart use of email fundraising from the Daily Kos activism list today: they sent out a message this afternoon asking activists to support last - minute Get Out The Vote work on behalf of three separate several Democrats running for state legislature in Virginia.

His fearless activism and constant interventions on behalf of the voiceless were legendary and helped ignite global interest on the plight of the masses and on Lagos as a liberal State that created an enabling environment for voices against oppression to be heard,» Ayorinde said.

Renee and guest Ronnie Ellis with CNHI News Service run down the key state legislative races in this year's primary contest, the top - tier candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the 6th congressional district, the impact of recent educator activism in response to pension legislation and education funding, and more.

(New York, NY)-- In response to brave gun violence prevention activism by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and from communities across the country, New York State Senator Brian Kavanagh, Chair of American State Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention, released the following statement:

It's an idea that isn't new, but has recently been boosted by a groundswell of progressive activism in some districts following last year's state and national elections.

The students» courageous activism during a time of immense grief is incredibly inspiring, and I want them to know that state legislators across the country share their sense of urgency,» said Kavanagh, who is the chairman of the American State Legislators for Gun Violence Prevenstate legislators across the country share their sense of urgency,» said Kavanagh, who is the chairman of the American State Legislators for Gun Violence PrevenState Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention.

State Sen. Michael Gianaris (D - Queens), chairman of the Senate Democrats» campaign committee, said Fritz's past runs and party activism are not the issue.

Raskin's PAC contributions, totaling $ 45,000, include permissible funds from fellow state legislators, $ 10,000 from the Center for Humanist Activism, and $ 10,000 from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Also at noon, hundreds of students, faculty and staff from CUNY and SUNY will be in Albany for a statewide Higher Education Action Day of citizen lobbying and activism, outside concourse meetings rooms 2, 3 and 4, Empire State Plaza, Albany.

It needs to educate and organize voters, encourage grassroots activism, and influence the actions of Democratic leaders at the local, state and national levels.

Billy voiced serious concerns on proposed state funding of political parties, and that it would lead to a lack of engagement in the LP and stop activism.

The Empire State Pride Agenda echoed IQ's concerns and noted the history of activism aimed at changing the discriminatory policy.

The President, once a human rights activist and a lawyer, had however stated that if activism in favour of the legalisation of homosexuality heightens, that could trigger a change in Ghana's laws.

An estimated 100 students will participate in a variety of workshops and issue briefings; listen to advocates speak about grassroots activism and social change; and network with peers from across the state.

My political activism goes back to the days of Charlie Buckley, who I opposed, and I helped elect reformers such as Congressman Jack Bingham and Jim Scheuer, Assemblyman and then Bronx Borough President and Attorney General Bob Abrams, Assemblyman and then Senator and then Congressman Bobby Garcia, Assemblyman and then Congressman Jose Serrano and countless other Reformers who served our City and State.

Flanagan, a 57 - year - old trade - directory publisher who once had aspirations of running for office, is now a study in conservative grassroots activism, illustrating both the way in which Tea Party groups can figure into policy fights even in a liberal state like New York, and how they maximize the influence they have with public officials.

After years of lobbying and community activism, North Rockland School District may finally be receiving the state funding needed to begin a full day kindergarten program.

Among the new species, Liturgusa algorei, is named for Albert Arnold «Al» Gore Jr., former vice president of the United States of America, to honor his environmental activism and efforts to raise public awareness of global climate change.

Expressing disillusionment with Iran's current state of affairs, Alimohammadi recounted his political activism from 3 decades ago when he participated in the Islamic revolution.

The study, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows a state - level win for environmental activism that hasn't been apparent on a national scale.

Frank's sensitivity analysis parceled out whether variables comparable to a state's liberal or conservative leanings, political affiliation or number of women in the legislature, could be tipping the scales they were attributing to environmental activism.

The Florida State University Faculty Luncheon Series for Fall 2017 features the following distinguished speakers who will reflect on their scholarly research and creative activities: Tuesday, Sept. 12 Anne Barrett, professor of sociology and director of The Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy, will discuss «Doing Our Bit: Older Feminists» Activism in London.»

GILMANTON — Kenzo and Jen Morris had backed away from activism when their twin daughters were born, but they now feel compelled to stand up for a bill Acton is a suburban town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, approximately twenty - one miles west - northwest of Boston along Route 2 west of

After he moved to San Francisco and participated in Kenneth Rexroth (TM) s Scott Street Salons, Ferlinghetti (TM) s pacifism and skepticism of the power of state materialized into his unique brand of political activism.

A Mormon from Utah, she introduced him to the state that would become his permanent home as well as a staging ground for his political activism and creation of the Sundance Institute.

Then, one day, a pregnant woman in his congregation (Amanda Seyfried) asks Toller to counsel her husband, whose environmental activism has led him into deep depression over the degraded state of the earth.

It's not an act of activism, either, although the film's outrage about the abuse of power of the local police and the intentionally blind eyes of the state police, as well as the armed forces, is palpable.

Chapters include «A Short History of White Racism in the United States,» «How Children Construct White Identities,» and «Fostering Children's Caring and Activism.»

Recent actions state lawmakers have taken, including passing new legislation to bring charter schools to the state, «could have been stopped if we had the current level of activism,» Dunn believes.

School violence in Florida last month has sparked a wildfire of activism around school safety, and school administrators across the state are working to prepare for student protests planned this month and next.

A report on student activism for education equity stated, «Whatever the risks, there is no shortage of reasons for teachers and others to support young peoples» education advocacy work.»

Thanks in part to a board of education dominated by conservative reformers such as Andy Smarick of the American Enterprise Institute and former Thomas B. Fordham Institute President Chester Finn Jr. (the latter of whom presided over the think tank's initial activism against the Obama - era guidance), the Old Line State only plans to intervene when suspension levels for poor, minority, and special ed - labeled children are three times higher than that of other peers.

If he were to run for president, Christie «would face some challenges among the more conservative circles of our party... concerned about issues like Common Core and judicial activism,» Bill Gustoff, a member of the Iowa Republican Party's state central committee, said this month as Christie campaigned in the state that hosts the nation's first presidential nominating contest.

Parent Revolution, a nonprofit dedicated to organizing trigger campaigns, anticipates a surge of interest in other state legislatures as Desert Trails and three other California schools transformed by parent activism reopen over the next month.

The movement has long focused on winning over policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as on launching institutions such as Teach for America and KIPP, often at the expense of equally - important grassroots activism, civil litigation, and political campaigning.

«We've seen an outpouring of political activism since 2016 unlike anything that preceded it,» says Doug Pratt, a longtime spokesman for Michigan Education Association, the state's largest teachers union.

Her message of inclusiveness, activism, self - empowerment, and collective action resonated universally: with rural women, heads of state, people of every faith and no faith, in her community and across continents.

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Vivid stories from one of Turkey's most admired contemporary female authors, whose political activism has made her the target of state persecution.