Sentences with phrase «strong public stand»

Since when does taking a strong public stand qualify as an act of heroism?

(Now, if Streep somehow manages to take a strong public stand against the horrors of child sexual predation, and then beats out Blanchett on Sunday, we may have to reevaluate....)

CEOs must take a strong public stand against workplace harassment — and keep repeating that message.

Not exact matches

The region definitely stands out from the group from an infrastructure perspective, with a strong public transportation system and access to multiple international airports in different areas around the Beltway.

The speech lists five key fundamentals that should stand Australia in good stead: a strong institutional framework (including the rule of law, respect for property rights, a well - functioning public administration, and a well - established regulatory system); our people, who are diverse, well educated, have a «can do» mentality and a demonstrated capability for adjusting to change; a large endowment of mineral resources; large tracts of agricultural land and an ability to produce high - quality clean food; and an established services industry with the potential for considerable expansion as average incomes in Asia rise.

Didn't support the Burnaby School Board's policy banning homophobia and transphobia: The premier didn't stand up for the board's progressive policy, missing a key opportunity to take a strong public stance in favour of protecting LGBT students.

Additionally, as a heart disease survivor and National Volunteer for the American Heart Association, Star uses her international public platform to positively impact the lives of all women by empowering them to take action, stand stronger and join the fight against heart disease.

A politician or public figure who stands for something strong, whether it's nationalism or even traditional morality, invariably gets described as «authoritarian.»

Mass Audubon stands with the affected communities and other interested public and private groups in supporting a strong EPA permit governing the implementation of this crucial environmental cleanup project, which may well affect Massachusetts and the Northeast for centuries.

AIMSI are further disappointed that free standing birth units are not recommended in this strategy, even though the evidence for their safety is stronger than for home birth, which the Strategy does recommend, and even though there was a clear overwhelming demand for in the public consultation.

Furthermore, the British public have a very strong sense of fair play and standing up for those that can not stand up for themselves.

Defining our offering to the electorate through our traditional values of personal liberty, social progression, meritocracy and a radical shakeup of the establishment - all of which I believe are at the core of Tim's beliefs - will help to make sure the public have a strong instinct of what the party stands for, why it's not a «split - the - difference» party, and why it plays a crucial role in British politics.

It is not a single line that brought her down, it is everything she does coming together, for example she doesn't stand for anything, while she was running to become the democratic candidate she run as a center democrat, with promoting things as healthcare, doing more for public education and regulation of markets (Wallstreet in public speaking), but in the election she run a «strong America» line, with heavy militarism and free marked rhetoric.

David Cameron has called on the coalition to provide a «strong, decisive and united government» in the wake of acrimonious splits over Lords reform, warning that the public will not stand for «division and navel - gazing» at a time of social and economic insecurity.

«Most people in the first instance will say that a referendum has looked quite popular amongst many in the public and therefore he's doing something which shows strong leadership in standing up against that position.

«Residents in communities across this state stood strong once again in support of public education,» said NYSSBA Executive Director Timothy G. Kremer.

He said Labour's standing in the public was improving — despite disappointing results in recent parliamentary contests in Richmond Park and Sleaford & North Hykeham — as he pointed to strong council by - election performances.

«At this critical time for our country, following the result of the EU referendum, we need strong and effective leadership of the Labour Party that is capable of winning public support so that we can stand up for the people of Britain.

«You see public and private unions and community groups all standing together saying we want a strong economy for all.»

As public opinion stands now, Governor Cuomo has strong support for his re-election bid in 2018.

A poll released last week from Sacred Heart University's Institute of Public Policy proves what we've been saying about our state's public charter schools all along: locally, Connecticut's charter schools stand out for being community - centric and community - focused, resulting in strong local support forPublic Policy proves what we've been saying about our state's public charter schools all along: locally, Connecticut's charter schools stand out for being community - centric and community - focused, resulting in strong local support forpublic charter schools all along: locally, Connecticut's charter schools stand out for being community - centric and community - focused, resulting in strong local support for them.

Annie understands that we must stand strong in support of public education, continue to push for a robust expansion of public Community Schools, and close the current per pupil funding disparities MPS students face compared to their suburban counterparts.

Annie stood strong with Superintendent Driver and Board President Sain against the MPS Takeover because they knew passing parents» democratic control to private third party operators isn't the way to improve public education in Milwaukee.

Standing Together 4 Strong Community schools (ST4SCS) is out of Nashville, this blog provides information and insight and bout public schools in Tennessee.

«Educators need to stand up for their students and the strong public schools that prepare our children for college, career, and citizenship.

Evers noted that parent and citizen groups had a huge impact on school funding in the recently enacted budget and applauded them for standing up for strong public schools.

The National Education Association (NEA), standing strong with more than three million union members, is committed to transforming the nation's persistently low - performing, priority schools into great public schools for all students.

Most importantly, we want a campus project to preserve what makes NYOS stand out among public schools in Austin, namely small class sizes, a strong feeling of community, and hands - on learning experiences.

Maybe 15 years down the line it will be different, but as it stands now, the case for spending sufficiently on a system of public schooling is just not strong.

As many states released initial results from their new assessments, Stand and its membership base focused in particular on educating the public about anticipated score drops, preventing misguided assessment opt - out campaigns, and protecting states» strong existing standards and assessments.

Gates also supports charter schools, but the Walton Family Foundation ($ 164 million in education grants in 2013) stands out because of its uncompromisingly ideological approach to public education and its strong support for policy advocacy in line with that approach.

Martin decided to take a strong stand against Governor Dannel P. Malloy for his position on charter schools, labor unions and public education.

They have already taken a strong and public stand against toxic testing and the privatization movement.

The Oakland, California - based author of five books, including Scratching the Surface, Shopping for Buddhas, and The Size of the World, has taken a strong, public stand against the war in Iraq.

If an indie game doesn't have the resources to capture the public's attention with strong mechanics or incredible sights, the best way to stand out is to be completely different.

Strong mitigation policies at the national level are currently held hostage by slow and cumbersome post-Kyoto international negotiation processes, the public policy mess left behind by Bush and Cheney, and the complex political labyrinth standing between the need to slash emissions and the legislation needed to make it happen, whether that be cap - and - trade or some other policy tool.

The event triggered such a fierce push from the anti-nuclear movement with strong backing from the broader public that it left Merkel with no choice but to stand up to the nuclear industry in a political U-turn.

Hi Brian, You say, «The strongest argument for ABS is the glacial pace at which entrenched lawyers such as yourself have sought to fix any of the long - standing problems that the public has been complaining about for years — and years.

The Newmarket and Aurora libraries are standing strong with the message sent out by the Ontario and Canadian library associations that it is the duty of public libraries to uphold Canada's Bill of Rights and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms by providing access to all expressions of knowledge, creativity and intellectual activity.

We are taking a stand across Ontario to reclaim our voice, and to call for a strong, public workers» compensation system that operates according to its founding principles.