Sentences with phrase «who fought for change»

(Women's History) Submitted by Terrie Lynn Bittner Students learn about women who fought for change and explore the current status of the battles they fought.

(Women's History) 3/6/2000 [Language Arts, Social Studies Grades 6 - 8, 9 - 12 Submitted by Terrie Lynn Bittner] Students learn about women who fought for change and explore the current status of the battles they fought.

I am thankful for those in the past who fought for change in baby loss, whoever that first person was to say «No, let them hold their baby, let them see him or her, and name them, dress them and spend time with them» — whoever that person was, thank you.

The dozen Conservative MPs who fought for changes to the system were delighted with the one - week reduction after the government had initially refused to reduce the wait.

These students and compatriots across the country face the same hurdles as others who fight for change: Anger flares, but subsides.

Not exact matches

What followed was a pledge to remember the low wage worker, every ag worker, housekeeper, janitor, waitress, factory worker or home health aide who has been harassed and wants to fight for change.

But there is a generation of innovative women entrepreneurs pushing for change, fighting for opportunity, and who aren't taking no for an answer.

Murphy, who is a right - wing ideologue, also writes a turgid column for the pro-business National Post, where he rails against environmentalists on global warming, champions the oil sands and pipelines, and protests any effort to fight climate change.

«For us who are long - term investors, we tend to look at the group of people who are gathering in Vienna and say «they're fighting against history... The cost of producing crude, largely due to fracking technology, has dramatically changed the marginal economics of oil,» Hunt told Bloomberg Television.

You can leave this country at anytime, just do not change our way of life this country fought for... if this way of thinking continues in the United States of America you will be saluting a different flag... these people who think this way can go live in any other foreign country or go to an island and start your own country, with your own beliefs, sick of the ACLU running this country

The atheists are fighting a campaign against Fundamentalist Christians who are trying to run for President of the United States and change our laws to suit their ridiculous biblical ideas.

We here in Yemen our Unity day celebration is on 22 May since 1990 to date but this time because of the troubles in the country related to changes we are threatened by the oppositions that they would make of it a bloody date marching towards the presidency to remove the president against the will of many who prefer having the president finish his legal ruling period rather than those coming to rule by coup rather than legal honest elections... Honestly what a mess we are in by those oppositions who what to take over what the youth have achieved and will be using those youth as their slaughter sheep for them to reach the ruling chair and then again when they both oppositions fight among them over it...

I do nt understand why the syrian christians are so relcutant to drop their existing secular goverment rule, that lets them worship in peace for a new democratic change called Muslim Brotherhood whos opposition is fighting along side saudi wahabists and al qaeda

It comes in standing with those whose faith carries them through the persevering fight for justice long enough to see actual change for anyone who loves their neighbors as themselves.

For example, William Wilberforce (who is largely responsible for bringing the abolitionist movement to bear in the English speaking world) fought & successfully changed the British Empire's laws based on his very * conservative * biblical understandiFor example, William Wilberforce (who is largely responsible for bringing the abolitionist movement to bear in the English speaking world) fought & successfully changed the British Empire's laws based on his very * conservative * biblical understandifor bringing the abolitionist movement to bear in the English speaking world) fought & successfully changed the British Empire's laws based on his very * conservative * biblical understanding.

People refusing medical treatment because they think they can pray disease away, The demoralizing way religion makes you feel about yourself (I am a wretch, a sinner, a bad person by nature), the religious wars that have been fought for millenia, the self righteous passing laws based on THEIR beliefs (change to the pledge of allegience which now excludes anyone who does not believe in a fairy godfather, the change to the national motto that turned it into the lie «in god we trust», the bigotry that «my religion is the right one and you are wrong so I'll pray for you» kind of crap... don't you realize that it is insulting to me when someone says they will pray for me... its the same as saying I'm going to do something for you but there won't be any effect, so it is just a waste of time.

Therefore, why should a few Muslims who weren't here originally, who didn't fight and die for freedom change that.

Maybe it takes people like Kate Kelly, who fight for truth within a community that is not ready to accept that truth, to make change.

who fight, claw and cry... praying for change — just like the apostle paul's thorn in his flesh... just because i feel strongly inclined towwards something doesn't make it right — tell that to my wife if i feel strongly inclined to cheat on her

tradition hard to break.the tradition of marriage is older and more meaningful than any other we know it crosses all religions and non religions, and races and cultures.it won't change easy.calling it something else for some people may make it easier to change.but what about those people who want that time tested tradition for themselves for their own self worth.it is a civil right give it to them today.this issues has divided my community as much as any other, but as we have fought to gain right after right, we have lost sight that all deserve the right of freedom of happiness.No gayness here, just can't fight the battle to keep someone down after being held down

If you want a change in the club then we need to change the owner and get an owner who is willing to fight for titles.

I'd say, especially for Conor who doesn't have Tonys wrestling, its not a safe bet that he KO's Khabib before he closes the distance at least once and changes the fight

Trouble is we do not have a CDM who is any good, thanks to Wenger and we should play the percentages, fight our utmost - for a change - and hope for the best.

nope he doesn't have that much to show, he would have been the safety option and he was the one who wanted to change and did nt want to fight for his place

who doesn't want to b behind their team... every arsenal fan want team to win and b the mighty arsenal again but whn things are as bad as whn the owner says he is not here to win, the club is sagnant in its approch for 12 years, the manager blames the fans for his failure and players pkay without the fighting spirit its very hard for fans to motivate themselves whn they know what is stored for them again the next season TIME FOR CHANGfor 12 years, the manager blames the fans for his failure and players pkay without the fighting spirit its very hard for fans to motivate themselves whn they know what is stored for them again the next season TIME FOR CHANGfor his failure and players pkay without the fighting spirit its very hard for fans to motivate themselves whn they know what is stored for them again the next season TIME FOR CHANGfor fans to motivate themselves whn they know what is stored for them again the next season TIME FOR CHANGfor them again the next season TIME FOR CHANGFOR CHANGE!!

In his first season I used to bash Ozil for not tracking back when he loose the balls (add to that the fact that I was (still) angry at Wenger for not signing striker and instead signing another AMF)... Now I am happy with Ozil and what he is doing for us... Ozil, you don't need to change as long as you have the spirit and the fight... The one I need him to change (rather being changed) is the one who will never do... The stubborn one...

This House of Cards created by the thin - skinned narcissist and our absentee landlord is going to come crashing down over the next 12 months and anyone who doesn't put the success of the club ahead of blind allegiances will need to check themselves so that we can move forward once the dust has settled... this club has been on auto - pilot for far too long and the same old, same old just won't cut it in the new EPL where many of the best managers, players and deepest pockets in the world now reside... just think to yourself what has transpired in the last 7 years alone: Leicester City won the EPL, Chelsea and ManCity have changed several managers and still won the League on multiple occasions, ManU lost Fergie yet we still didn't take advantage, Liverpool has emerged from their slumber and the Spurs are presently the better team in North London... if you find this acceptable, I feel for you and this future of this club... hope you all enjoy fighting with Everton and West Ham for the final Europa spot every year (aka the new Wenger Cup)

Speaking ahead of his upcoming campaign, Wehrlein (who won the DTM title in 2015) is wary of some of the rule changes since he was last in the series, but ultimately motivated for the fight ahead in a field that boasts seven former DTM champions.

Although it will be incredibly difficult to ever match his contributions on the pitch, it's vitally important for a former club legend, like Henry, to publicly address his concerns regarding the direction of this club... regardless of those who still feel that Henry has some sort of agenda due to the backlash he received following earlier comments he made on air regarding Arsenal, he has an intimate understanding of the game, he knows the fans are being hosed and he feels some sense of obligation, both professionally and personally, to tell it like he sees it... much like I've continually expressed over the last couple months, this team isn't evolving under this current ownership / management team... instead we are currently experiencing a «stagnant» phase in our club's storied history... a fact that can't be hidden by simply changing the formation or bringing in one or two individuals... this team needs fundamental change in the way it conducts business both on and off the pitch or it will continue to slowly devolve into a second tier club... regardless of the euphoria surrounding our escape act on Friday evening, as it stands, this club is more likely to be fighting for a Europa League spot for the foreseeable future than a top 4 finish... we can't hope for the failures of others to secure our place in the top 4, we need to be the manufacturers of our own success by doing whatever is necessary to evolve as an organization... if Wenger, Gazidis and Kroenke can't take the necessary steps following the debacle they manufactured last season, their removal is imperative for our future success... unfortunately, I strongly believe that either they don't know how to proceed in the present economic climate or they are unwilling to do whatever it takes to turn this ship around... just look at the current state of our squad, none of our world class players are under contract beyond this season, we have a ridiculous wage bill considering the results, we can't sell our deadwood because we've mismanaged our personnel decisions and contractual obligations, we haven't properly cultivated our younger talent and we might have become one of the worst clubs ever when it comes to way we handle our transfer business, which under Dein was one of our greatest assets... it's time to get things right!!!

u are drunk... and quintero, i like him, he has a really good shot, something we are missing so much, someone who can make the long shot or save us from free kick (vs hull we open the game with a free kick deflected... some of u does nt take that too much to analize our situation with ramsey on the wing and our problems to fight with a strong defense... without thats freekick maybe would be a very diferent story... we need to change tactics with teams who dedicates to defense... but about quintero, i do nt think porto allow us to get him for 8.5 m

We fought to get sandwiches on our line, and we finally have them — but they «don't want to take orders in the morning in case the kids change their minds» and then don't make enough for the kids who want them.

If you have an infant or toddler who's been fighting sleep for months (or years), you can not just snap your fingers to change his sleep hygiene.

There are a number of regular contributors who came to fight with Dr T and ended up changing their views about homebirth and medical care in pregnancy, because, whether or not you care for her tone, Dr T is all over the facts.

It's really for those who have uncompromising babies who tried to fight their way out of diaper change.

In his latest role as a lawyer for Trump, Giuliani (who, like his client, is volatile by nature) appears to have made an abrupt change of course in his history of stridently defending the country's crime - fighting class and fiercely lashing out at those who attack it.

«Trump's election is also a hammer blow for the fight against climate change — and presents a genuine threat to some of the poorest people in the world who will suffer its effects worse.

«We salute the opportunity for this revolution to flourish, to become part of the mainstream way things are done, so that those who really do want to change, but don't know how to, will now have a fighting chance,» he said.

Brooklyn Rep. Yvette Clarke unveiled legislation that would require the Department of Defense to change the name of any military installation or other property currently named for individuals who fought against the U.S. during the Civil War.

I might be expanding the district I represent but I won't be changing who I am and the important advocacy I do fighting for my constituents and Upstate taxpayers.

If Nixon wins more than 40 percent of the vote in the primary or forces Cuomo into a tough fight against his GOP opponent in the general, it will be a clear sign that New York politics has changed — and those who can't adapt their worldview should start looking for a new profession.

Councilmember Lander said the district needed someone like Sikora who would «fight for progressive values in government, try to win a more equal city, address the challenges of climate change, make sure the rights of workers are respected, address the issues of health care on the policy level, and fight in the neighborhoods to improve our schools and make them better.»

Diaz spoke of a change in the long - held perceptions about the Bronx, And he lauded «the hard work of so many who have fought for positive change in our borough, and that work is leading to new residents and new growth.»

In fact, Schoonmaker was the only candidate for town board who articulated specific ways that Saugerties could effectively contribute to the fight against climate change.

«For a change, we need somebody in City Hall who can stand up and fight for us,» Thompson told the crowd inside Loc -LSB-.For a change, we need somebody in City Hall who can stand up and fight for us,» Thompson told the crowd inside Loc -LSB-.for us,» Thompson told the crowd inside Loc -LSB-...]

«Council Member Jumaane Williams is a champion for hardworking New Yorkers who need the kind of change that someone with a lifetime of fighting for progressive causes can bring.

Political and societal change is often a slow, grinding process but the travelling community has a number of eloquent representatives who are fighting for greater political awareness of the issues affecting them.

«The grassroots momentum behind our campaign makes it clear voters want a real change in Congress — and they know Grechen Shirley is the candidate who will fight to pass Medicare for All and make sure every family on Long Island can afford quality healthcare.»

This Bill is an important step for change, and the Time to Change campaign welcomes it wholeheartedly, thanks those who made it happen, and promises to keep on fighting so that one day we have genuine parity of understanding, treatment and services between physical and mental hchange, and the Time to Change campaign welcomes it wholeheartedly, thanks those who made it happen, and promises to keep on fighting so that one day we have genuine parity of understanding, treatment and services between physical and mental hChange campaign welcomes it wholeheartedly, thanks those who made it happen, and promises to keep on fighting so that one day we have genuine parity of understanding, treatment and services between physical and mental health.

At noon, advocates from AQE, Strong Economy for All, New York Communities for Change, VOCAL - NY and Citizen Action New York publicly criticize Paul Tudor Jones, the founder of the poverty - fighting Robin Hood Foundation, who spent millions to bankroll Republicans in the state Senate who oppose raising the minimum wage and criminal justice reforms, Robin Hood Foundation, 826 Broadway, Manhattan.

In a park named for the poet who wrote the poem «Trees,» New York City will plant its one millionth tree tomorrow, capping a campaign that reflected the city's determination to be in the vanguard of fighting climate change.