Sentences with phrase «voices of advocates»

Panel Discussion on Oscar - winning drama «Still Alice» features voices of advocates living with dementia.

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Nate Bradley, executive director of the California Cannabis Industry Association, voiced similar hopes to USA Today, saying marijuana advocates are hopeful Trump's support of states» rights will outweigh Sessions» views.

Says Ciccarelli of Voices» stable of actors, which now exceeds 100,000 worldwide, «We in effect are creating brand advocates.»

The International Franchise Association, the industry group that advocates for franchise businesses in the U.S. also voiced criticism of the proposal, saying that a one - sided approach to tax reform misses the boat.

In her community, where gun ownership is considered a fact of life and a point of pride, she's bravely taking a stand as one of the few voices advocating for change in her area.

From supporting projects that I'm passionate about, such as being an advocate for gay rights, to drug policy reform, to using my voice and that of the Virgin Group to shine a spotlight on issues that I believe are unacceptable, such as poaching and the death penalty.

Privacy advocates are also concerned about the tens of millions of Amazon Echo smart speakers and other voice - controlled devices that have put microphones in people's homes.

As the voice of the venture capital community, the NVCA advocates policies that encourage innovation, spur job creation and reward long - term investment in startup companies.

For more than two years, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has been a leading voice advocating for the introduction of ridesharing in B.C. and the modernization of the taxi industry.

Jim Wright is past president of the Garden City Conservation Society, Richmond Fraser Voices, a society that advocates for the Fraser River Estuary, has released a slideshow exposé, «Let the Fraser Live!»

The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI), which advocates for the annuity industry, also voiced its disappointment, saying in a statement that the report «lacks a full understanding of the current laws and regulations overseeing the distribution of annuities.»

But government regulators, lawmakers and consumer advocates have voiced a host of concerns about the practices of companies that collect payments on student loans on behalf of the federal government and private lenders.

De Gruchy might have placed more Catholic voices in his litany, including Pope Benedict XV, who commended forgiveness and reconciliation to European nations at the end of World War I, and Pope John Paul II, who also advocated mercy and forgiveness as political practices.

Israel's leading voice for «transfer,» Tourism Minister Benny Elon, recently met with several members of the House and Senate, including Armey and Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) to advocate transferring Palestinians to Jordan.

One can see recent standoffs in Geneva on so - called traditional values resolutions as manifestations of a conflict between two rival conceptions of human dignity: one, supported by most Western advocates, that focuses on individual autonomy; and the other, proposed by voices from the global East and South, that focuses on traditional understandings of human nature.

1) Churches need to be a voice for economic justice for lower - income families by, for instance, advocating for more generous child and earned - income tax credits, as well as for the elimination of the marriage penalties embedded in many of our public policies directed towards lower - income families.

«I just had this sense that if I could do anything in the world, I would do this justice lawyering thing where you are an advocate on behalf of people who don't have a voice and who are being abused by others,» he says.

There are those who would advocate that the voice of religion be silenced, or at least relegated to the purely private sphere.

Let's ask ourselves how we can be an advocate and a voice for the rights of others.

We are not advocates for a simpler past age; we are not the voices of nostalgia.

Your voice Advocate: Join organizations like Greenpeace in lobbying Congress, raising money and educating communities about the realities of global warming.

He added: «There are those who would advocate that the voice of religion be silenced, or at least relegated to the purely private sphere.»

«I personally witnessed Meghan's passion to improve the lives of children, and know her heart to advocate for the rights of girls - to hear and amplify their important voices.

The voice of the flexible packaging industry, the FPA works very hard to promote the advantages and benefits of flexible packaging; advocate to protect against potential barriers to growth and combat regulatory burdens; and communicate to keep members and stakeholders informed and engaged.

His work along with defensive end Chris Long — a stout advocate who is donating his salary this season to his alma mater Virginia after its racially - charged tragedy last August — makes Jenkins and Long major faces and voices of NFL player activism.

Reluctant as we are to be seen to support a baby milk substitute manufacturer (we are keen advocates for breastfeeding — and pretty much a lone voice in emphasising how crucial dads can be in supporting it), SMA offers an interesting example of an advertiser which seems to be getting on board with the involved fatherhood agenda.

And it's deeply disheartening, in my opinion, that the SNA — arguably one of the most influential voices on school food issues — is not leading the charge to obtain this funding but is instead essentially throwing in the towel by advocating a return to the old school food rules on fruits and vegetables.

I wanted to bring attention to the need for school food reform and add my voice to the chorus of people advocating on behalf of little people who can't advocate for themselves.

I've given myself permission to be my own advocate, voice my own concerns and build a circle of support around myself and this child.

We have spent vast amounts of time as hospital inpatients, and as her voice I quickly learned how to advocate, speak up, protect and cocoon her from the potentially traumatic effects of being a «hospital baby.»

Some topics included how to balance wearing many hats required of working moms, how to advocate and voice your needs to your spouse and work as a team, and how to care less about things that carry little value.

Marshall A. Klein, 63, dedicated social worker of 40 years and advocate for all living things who needed a voice, passed away Jan. 4, 2007.

The over-the-top negativity towards formula and all or nothing approach, are not, in my experience, at all just the voice of a tiny minority of advocates.

And it's one - sided to give examples of unprofessional advice by breastfeeding advocates while ignoring misinformation and advice by pediatricians and hospital staff, whose voice carries more weight.

Karen: I agree that the SNA is not the only organization with power, but on Capitol Hill its voice does threaten to drown out that of health advocates and other groups on the other side of the issue.

One of Maggie's first vocations in the 1960's was as a birth supporter and, despite life taking many different directions since then, she has remained passionate about women having a voice and advocating for themselves.

Standing against the oppression of others is part of my passion for people, so I have raised my voice to express concern and even outrage when I have seen supposed breastfeeding advocates resort to shaming in general and specifically with this same offender.

Others, like Kate Frederick of New Hampshire, USA, find their voice in another way — advocating in the policy - and lawmaking process.

«As a member of the Assembly, I have worked every day to be an effective advocate and voice for Western New York.

Cuomo will be joined this morning on a telephone press conference by good government advocates who will add their voices to his call for pension fund reform that would change management of the fund from a sole trusteeship to a board system.

«Her involvement in her community and commitment to finding compromise and solutions as a county legislator will make her a strong voice and advocate for all of her constituents.»

And those voices of our animal advocates spoke loudly for those who will have no voice on Election Day.»

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.»

More than 300 small business owners, labor advocates and local leaders rallied on City Hall's steps ahead of the hearing to voice their opposition to the plan, arguing that Walmart must stay out.

Sheridan Hollow residents and local environmental advocates have continued to voice concerns that authorities haven't weighed the public - health impact of the upcoming project set for the Sheridan Ave. steam plant that will house an oil and gas - powered microgrid.

During a press conference call hosted by the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) on October 3rd, refugee advocates voiced concern over the cap, suggesting it could exacerbate the plight of refugees worldwide.

Local community parents, advocates, and leaders spoke out against any further county legislature delays in approving the resolution for funding, voicing their support for the opening of the drug treatment facility.

Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public's understanding of county government and exercise exemplary leadership in public service.

«We need them advocating on behalf of all New Yorkers to ensure working people have a strong voice in Washington.

The Transatlantic dialogue US - EU «Knowledge is Power» Conference, of which Marie Stopes International was a co-organiser, was a unique opportunity for young advocates to voice their concerns about sexual and reproductive healthcare and rights (SRHR) based on their own experience and knowledge.