• Guest Opinion: The measure protects citizens' right to vote and petition their government. (crosscut.com)
  • I support Initiative 517 because I believe in the citizens' right to have a voice in their government. (crosscut.com)
  • Despite this clear ruling by the Supreme Court, dozens of citizen-sponsored initiatives - liberal and conservative - have been blocked from a public vote even though local citizens followed all the rules. (crosscut.com)
  • By actively participating in the political process, citizens can make their voices heard and contribute to the shaping of laws that affect their lives and communities. (fwjustice.org)
  • The images of the clash between citizens willing to cast their vote in public schools and the police trying to seize the ballot boxes in the polling stations were seen as unacceptable in the context of European democracies. (ac.be)
  • Citizen debates empower democracy by giving ordinary citizens a platform to express their views on important issues that affect their lives. (snpssp.org)
  • By encouraging active participation from citizens, these debates allow for a more comprehensive understanding of societal needs and aspirations. (snpssp.org)
  • By providing an inclusive space for dialogue between citizens and policymakers, these debates ensure that decisions are made with broader perspectives in mind. (snpssp.org)
  • As WCC enters its second century of activism, it continues to pursue economic, racial, and gender justice with the goal of dismantling the social inequities that deprive citizens of the opportunity to thrive. (citylimits.org)
  • and where citizens know that their voices count and claim their stake in the making of policies that affect their lives. (afrobarometer.org)
  • By capturing the authentic voices of African citizens, AB data help users to identify shared interests and values, pinpoint infrastructure and material development gaps, design evidence-based strategies and programs, and track the effectiveness of interventions. (afrobarometer.org)
  • This points, for example, to obstacles connected to personal, financial or time resources and eventually, crucial parts of citizens are being left out in debates also revolving around matters that are relevant for them. (wesolve.app)
  • Parties form the parliament and the government, channel the needs and opinions of the citizens into the political debate and provide the citizens an opportunity to participate in the decision-making. (demofinland.org)
  • She also believes that debating is beyond just competition but also an important set of soft skills that help you grow as a person.Her experience in debating started from being the Malaysian National Novice Finalist in 2018 which was the first tournament she joined to being crowned the Debater of The Year Award (Outside Klang Valley) in 2021. (midp.edu.my)
  • NEW YORK (September 22, 2016) - The Women's City Club of New York (WCC) joined the National Institute for Civil Discourse (NICD) today in calling on presidential debate moderators, candidates, and audiences to commit to more civil debates. (citylimits.org)
  • 2006). Trophy hunting, for instance, is often seen as the most notorious form of international hunting tourism, and its effects on the conservation of wildlife is debated (Aryal, Morley, Cowan, & Ji, 2016). (lu.se)
  • Yet, participation possibilities these days often present difficulties that hinder parts of the population to engage and to voice their opinion. (wesolve.app)
  • Especially the flexibility of these platforms in terms of access and availability is a plus for public participation possibilities. (wesolve.app)
  • It also seems that stakeholders have quite different possibilities to gain insight into the process and voice opinions, depending on which sector they have an interest in. (lu.se)
  • In order to explore these issues, the project has focused, amongst other things, on charting the development of social media use - studying both the possibilities of voicing critical thought and opinion and on more mundane uses. (lu.se)
  • In other cases, opinion pieces and interviews in the media are appropriate communication channels, as the researcher then makes a big impact and thereby creates possibilities to affect the continued course of events. (lu.se)
  • In the end, both attempts were successfully held although their results were more the reflex of a massive public performance than a genuine expression of direct democracy. (ac.be)
  • A true democracy requires debate, he said, and editorials have a place in that discussion. (ijnet.org)
  • In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, citizen debates play a crucial role in empowering democracy and fostering constructive discussions. (snpssp.org)
  • At the heart of AB's achievement is making public opinion a cornerstone of democracy and development debates on the continent. (afrobarometer.org)
  • Hearing the voices of different groups of people is essential for the establishment of democracy. (demofinland.org)
  • Reason 1: I believe public education is an extremely important part of our democracy and our country. (cbc.ca)
  • The organisation is to safeguard democracy, legality, impartiality, freedom of opinion, respect for the equal value of all human beings, efficiency and service as well as democratic principles and human rights and freedoms. (lu.se)
  • Can digital engagement platforms change the future of public participation? (wesolve.app)
  • In the following, we want to focus on one specific aspect that is subject to the power of the internet: public participation. (wesolve.app)
  • The goal of public participation is to overcome challenges and inequalities by offering engagement opportunities. (wesolve.app)
  • Nevertheless, this reveals one of the major challenges of participation opportunities. (wesolve.app)
  • As parties are a significant channel for policy formulation and public participation, they are the key gatekeepers of politics. (demofinland.org)
  • Participation may be understood as a conscious and propositive socialization through which values are learned and democratic practices are assimilated, giving them the choice to be active in the public sphere. (bvsalud.org)
  • While guidelines exist regarding informed consent for medical student participation, there is ongoing debate and uncertainty regarding the requirement and modality of obtaining explicit consent for pelvic EUAs. (bvsalud.org)
  • By bringing together diverse perspectives and encouraging respectful dialogue, these debates create an environment where ideas can be shared, challenged, and refined. (snpssp.org)
  • As a result, the problem is pervasive and has spilled over into broader political debates. (humanevents.com)
  • In an environment that's dedicated to open and free discourse, how do you have the difficult conversation about what is truth and what is not truth, and what is fair to talk about and what is unfair to the broader public health? (medscape.com)
  • As a result, there is a need to look at broader definitions of evidence, including evaluations, prior experience, and stakeholder opinion ( 17 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Business leaders certainly have the right to make their voices heard in the ongoing debate. (edweek.org)
  • Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your voice heard and. (eff.org)
  • We are committed to giving a voice to those who struggle to be heard as well as those whose profession is crafting an argument. (thestar.co.uk)
  • This raises questions: Does social media provoke lively discussion and create an opportunity for more voices to be heard or is it merely an echo chamber? (nwahomepage.com)
  • The results were taken into consideration along with the rest of the country's young people who took part, making sure that their voices were heard. (jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk)
  • When we started planning the occupation of Freedom Plaza six months ago, our goal was to create a place where the ignored voices of the American people could be heard. (enewspf.com)
  • But we see no other way to get our voices heard. (enewspf.com)
  • This inclusivity ensures that marginalized voices are heard and considered when making important decisions. (snpssp.org)
  • We urge the moderators to adopt the National Institute for Civil Discourse's Debate Standards and therefore ensure a civil debate, where both sides are heard and respected and treated equally. (citylimits.org)
  • Reason 2: Ensuring the voices of our most vulnerable and under-represented community members are heard. (cbc.ca)
  • Steve Brooks, Director of ERS Cymru, said "It's clear that with six parties in the running for Assembly seats, they should have their voices heard. (blueandgreentomorrow.com)
  • There are far more informed historians of Australian industrial relations than me in today's audience, but just to recap a little, I believe that today's debates have their origins in the far-right neo-liberal economics of the 1970s. (actu.org.au)
  • In today's complex and interconnected world, the role of citizen debates in shaping public policies and fostering effective governance has become more crucial than ever. (snpssp.org)
  • We hope you enjoy these opportunities to assess your understanding of today's session. (cdc.gov)
  • The government accepted the result with disappointment, while many in opposition, emboldened by public opinion polls showing growing Czech dissatisfaction with the EU, saw it as an inspiration. (boell.de)
  • Yet while the government reiterated their commitment to working on European unity, opposition voices argued otherwise. (boell.de)
  • While Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu stated that Fethullah Gülen, the self-exiled former imam leading the organization from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, had instructed his followers to release their fellow operatives a week ago, opposition leaders voiced concerns about the judiciary's independence more strongly. (dailysabah.com)
  • Opportunity should be taken to broadcast in full speeches and news conferences that may have been shown only in edited versions on other BBC output. (powerwatch.org.uk)
  • Using the skills he learned in debating he prepares his student to make speeches that are engaging, impactful and most importantly Memorable. (midp.edu.my)
  • Cardinal Nichols' new book, Faith Finding A Voice is a natural extension of his earlier book Hope In Action (2017), and it weaves new writing in with previous material from his homilies, lectures and speeches. (faith.org.uk)
  • Voters had the opportunity to learn more about public policy and discuss and debate important issues with friends and family. (crosscut.com)
  • Even in a hybrid structure, allowing the full board to vote on the chair and vice chair would help restore the voice of voters and reduce the opportunity for undue influence over the board's agenda. (marylandmatters.org)
  • With the Assembly getting more powers, we need as open a debate as possible, and voters should be given a true representation of the options available in May. (blueandgreentomorrow.com)
  • To exclude serious contenders for seats would be a missed opportunity and would only let down voters here in Wales. (blueandgreentomorrow.com)
  • Its mission is to develop and promote public policy alternatives that foster individual liberty, personal responsibility, and economic opportunity. (heartland.org)
  • One of the key benefits of citizen debates is that they foster constructive discussions. (snpssp.org)
  • Moreover, citizen debates foster a sense of ownership among participants as they feel empowered to shape their communities' future. (snpssp.org)
  • One of the key benefits of citizen debates is their ability to foster a more inclusive and diverse range of viewpoints. (snpssp.org)
  • We must reverse this trend and restore civility to our debates to foster a robust exchange of ideas so that we can best meet the challenges of our nation. (citylimits.org)
  • The Paley Center is gathering a group of journalists and experts encompassing the political spectrum to debate these questions and more. (nwahomepage.com)
  • As I began preparing my speech for today, it occurred to me that there is nothing more certain in Australian political life than yet another debate about industrial relations reform. (actu.org.au)
  • The members of the Youth Council are non-party political, representing the voice of young people at a local level at public meetings and events. (jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk)
  • The Occupy Movement is not only resulting in the occupation of public space, but also in political space. (enewspf.com)
  • After the constant vitriol and caustic rhetoric this campaign has wreaked on America's political landscape, the debates represent our last best chance for a civil reset, for Americans to come together and hear the candidates' cases," said Dr. Carolyn J. Lukensmeyer, Executive Director of the National Institute for Civil Discourse. (citylimits.org)
  • The public deserve as open and inclusive a debate as possible, especially given that the proportional electoral system means we truly have a multi-party political system in Wales, with a diverse range of viewpoints in the democratic arena. (blueandgreentomorrow.com)
  • Let's open up these TV debates to reflect the diverse political landscape Wales has today. (blueandgreentomorrow.com)
  • The deliberations will allow the delegates to debate, lobby and present their positions to formulate a resolution addressing global health challenges and their related socio-economic and political effects. (who.int)
  • Nonetheless, this crisis was faced converge, along with political will and public policy. (cdc.gov)
  • Fund, CDC, and Rotary International is a political as well relationship existed between the science of public health as biological "tour de force," and eradication of polio in and the practice of public health and politics. (cdc.gov)
  • Nigeria has been threatened by local political struggles and the relationship between science, public health, and poli- decisions. (cdc.gov)
  • Policy is also threatened when it is solely nities at risk by refusing vaccination for themselves and determined by science, devoid of considerations of social their children and enlist political support to undermine our condition, culture, economics, and public will. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2013 , the newly elected president and general secretary of the Communist Party, Xi Jinping, closed down a number of public accounts on the social platform Sina Weibo (similar to Twitter) that had been used by political activists and human rights bloggers - many of whom were prosecuted and accused of spreading rumours. (lu.se)
  • According to her, this way of using the internet is at odds with how many people in the West feel the internet should be used - as a space for public debate and political activism. (lu.se)
  • Can I say just how much I appreciate the opportunity to address you today and to share some perspectives from Australian workers, whose voices are all too often marginalised or muted about the big issues facing our nation. (actu.org.au)
  • Citizen debates play a crucial role in shaping public opinion and policy making, offering a platform for individuals to voice their perspectives and engage in meaningful discussions. (snpssp.org)
  • Apart from debating, Amy has also been invited to judge internationally such as in India, Bangladesh, Khazakstan, and was awarded the Top 10 Best Judge in Japan British Parliamentary Debate Championship in 2020. (midp.edu.my)
  • The presidential debate moderators are NBC's Lester Holt, CNN's Anderson Cooper, ABC's Martha Raddatz, and Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace. (citylimits.org)
  • The Vice Presidential debate is scheduled for October 4 at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, moderated by Elaine Quijano of CBS News. (citylimits.org)
  • Could British referendum strengthen pro-EU voices in the Czech Republic? (boell.de)
  • When the revolution of the Internet was in full bloom at the turn of the century, with new forms of mass communication innovating the media landscape, Sweden saw the opportunity to strengthen freedom of expression and information, as one of the main pillars of openness. (lu.se)
  • Her notable achievements include being an Asian grand finalist in 2017 and being invited to the core panel at international debate tournaments around Australia, Korea and China. (midp.edu.my)
  • Terence is an accomplished debate coach and champion, with notable achievements in China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. (midp.edu.my)
  • WHO Namibia's Health Promotion and Social Determinants Officer, Celia Kaunatjike says the WHO's 75th anniversary is very important and it is an opportunity to highlight key achievements in global health. (who.int)
  • CDC) as great public health achievements, and several of quate scientific base in that the which are presented below as examples of policy affecting role of rats and their fleas in dis- successes (3). (cdc.gov)
  • As I write this on Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a public hearing for next Monday allowing both Kavanaugh and his accuser to make their case. (newsmax.com)
  • Yet despite the smallness of my individual voice in all this hubbub, I have a powerful feeling that I do have a message that, provided I get the opportunity to deliver it, might just be the one straw on the back of the one camel that could make a difference. (rozsavage.com)
  • To make the divisions obvious to readers, the section is clearly separated into local opinions, global opinions, letters to the editor and more. (ijnet.org)
  • A spokesperson told the BBC no conditions were attached and Spain had issued ' salvoconducto ' (safe-conduct) documents to make travel possible …The independence activist launched her very public protest after the Moroccan authorities confiscated her passport and denied her entry to Laayoune, in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. (un-truth.com)
  • Then, through writing letters to the editors of local media, politicians, city officials, developers, and business owners, we can share our voices with those who make sweeping decisions around the city of Bloomington. (terrorware.com)
  • Reason 2: I want to make sure our public education system is a safe place for people of all diverse backgrounds and orientations to learn and grow. (cbc.ca)
  • Electoral Reform Society Cymru is calling on broadcasters in Wales to include all six major parties in their election debates, to make the upcoming broadcasts as inclusive as possible. (blueandgreentomorrow.com)
  • Each PaleyImpact event taking place at The Paley Museum , 25 West 52 Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, promises to provide attendees with exclusive insight into some of the most important topics today, including the fight against the rising tide of antisemitism and social media's impact on conversations in the public square. (nwahomepage.com)
  • The experience and exposure gained from her past debating years still continue to fuel her interest in promoting informed discussions and meaningful public conversations on critical human rights matters. (midp.edu.my)
  • Being an alpha male, you may have a tendency to dominate conversations and dismiss the opinions of others. (submissivepro.com)
  • Such captions are supplementary to the debates and it is standard practice to provide this supporting information to viewers. (powerwatch.org.uk)
  • In public health and chronic disease prevention there is increasing priority for effective use of evidence in practice. (cdc.gov)
  • The ability to understand and incorporate evidence into practice is a public health core competency in Ontario ( 1 ), Canada ( 2 ), the United States ( 3 ), and elsewhere ( 4 ) and is considered a key component of public health training ( 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Toward Evidence-Informed Practice (TEIP) is a set of tools developed at the Ontario Public Health Association to facilitate the use of relevant evidence in community-based health promotion and chronic disease prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • With the rise of social media and online platforms, individuals from all walks of life have the opportunity to voice their opinions, engage with others, and shape public discourse. (snpssp.org)
  • The Youth Councillors also received specialist training in debating skills, campaigning skills, and public speaking which enabled them to create their own workshops to deliver the delegates on the day of the conference. (jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk)
  • The delegates all took part in the three workshops which included public speaking, debating skills and campaigning skills, which were facilitated by the Youth Councillors. (jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk)
  • He has also conducted various workshops all around Malaysia and Singapore - teaching debate to thousands in the process. (midp.edu.my)
  • The debate plays a crucial role in shaping the bill's final form. (fwjustice.org)
  • By taking strategic action this spring, students are posing a similarly crucial question to the public and their institutions' leadership: whose side are you on? (commondreams.org)
  • They carefully examine the bill, hold public hearings, and gather expert opinions to ensure its viability and address any concerns. (fwjustice.org)
  • It is quite possible that those hearings, or events leading up to them, could dramatically shake up public opinion. (newsmax.com)
  • We've seen a number of cases where critics have hijacked hashtags on Twitter because it's a great opportunity to get exposure for your complaints. (kullin.net)
  • Chicago, Illinois - February 1, 2008) Four public policy research organizations have joined a growing list of sponsors for the 2008 International Conference on Climate Change. (heartland.org)
  • Cascade Policy Institute - Founded in 1991, Cascade Policy Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research and educational organization that focuses on state and local issues in Oregon. (heartland.org)
  • Competitive Enterprise Institute - Founded in Washington, DC in 1984, CEI is nationally recognized as a leading voice on a broad range of regulatory issues, from free-market approaches to environmental policy, to antitrust and technology policy, to risk regulation. (heartland.org)
  • It produces groundbreaking research on a wide range of issues, and then actively defends and promotes that work at all phases of the public policy debate. (heartland.org)
  • Science and Public Policy Institute - SPPI is dedicated to sound public policy based on sound science. (heartland.org)
  • The Heartland Institute offers free email subscriptions to all of its newsletters and monthly public policy newspapers. (heartland.org)
  • Social media platforms have also played a significant role in amplifying voices and raising awareness about important policy issues. (snpssp.org)
  • The effect of politics of ideology on public health progress in the form of per- in public health becomes dangerous when policy is dictat- sons who oppose vaccination. (cdc.gov)
  • I want to bring back transparency and welcome all voices. (cbc.ca)
  • While some argued that stakeholder's capacity to shape the content of the acts might improve (Stack 2014, p. 61), others believed that the introduction of delegated acts would lower the "standards of transparency for the public" (Peers & Costa 2012). (lu.se)
  • COVID has been an unprecedented challenge to public education for several years, but it should not mask the importance of good, democratically-based governance at the local school board level. (marylandmatters.org)
  • Opinion polls show that during the last four years, the principal reasons for people's discontent, whether in Western or in Eastern Ukraine, had to do with economical frustrations. (internationalviewpoint.org)
  • Cellini's passion for debate flourished during her varsity years where she actively participated and excelled in numerous championships. (midp.edu.my)
  • Kelviin is one of the most senior active trainers in the Malaysian Debating Circuit with over 10 years of International debate and debate coaching experience. (midp.edu.my)
  • This current crisis comes at a time after years of conflict when there is now a real opportunity for peace in Yemen. (bvsalud.org)
  • We will engage with you, ask your opinions and give you the platforms on which your views can be expressed. (thestar.co.uk)
  • There were a variety of aims for the Youth Conference including, enabling the Youth Councillors to consult with their peers on relevant issues, to engage young people in local politics and to give local young people the opportunity to voice their opinions. (jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk)
  • It promotes property rights, incentives, markets and decentralized decision-making, advancing these values by sharing its research with the public, the media, and state and local lawmakers through publications, educational programs, community forums and special events. (heartland.org)
  • Eighty learners from high schools in Windhoek and Osire are preparing to discuss pressing public health challenges of our time when they meet to simulate the United Nations in Windhoek. (who.int)
  • Kaunatjike also noted that the MUNNAM is an important platform and this year it will give young people the opportunity to voice their opinions on global public health challenges and how to solve them. (who.int)
  • A presentation was provided of Public Health Assessment process, Steps 1 (evaluate site information) and 3 (determine the contaminants of concern - chemicals and radionuclides - and any completed pathways to the public offsite). (cdc.gov)
  • Science influences public health decisions and conclu- actions would be "very expedient sions, and politics delivers its programs and messages. (cdc.gov)
  • Daniel Defoe made an observation that could apply to common, terrible diseases, such as polio, diphtheria, many public health interventions then and today, "This measles, mumps, and pertussis (4). (cdc.gov)
  • Science, public health, and politics are not only com- at school entry, which has been vital to achieving high vac- patible, but all three are necessary to improve the public's cine coverage in young children. (cdc.gov)
  • Infectious agents repre- pregnancies, but they have also contributed to one of the sent our lack of control over our health, regardless of century's most dramatic social revolutions by helping whether they are used deliberately by terrorists or are redefine roles and opportunities for women (5). (cdc.gov)
  • Many infectious diseases have ideologic views on contraceptive practices and sexually become a security issue, bringing a new set of "partners" transmitted disease (STD) prevention continue to contra- to the microbiologic and public health table. (cdc.gov)
  • While this dict scientific observations, which leads to compromised arrangement is appropriate and necessary in many public health policies. (cdc.gov)
  • BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an underreported public health crisis primarily affecting women associated with severe health conditions and can lead to a high rate of homicide. (bvsalud.org)
  • We must also remember that for more than a year now many countries have successfully prevented or controlled transmission without vaccines and with proven public health measures. (bvsalud.org)
  • We had, unprecedented in our lifetimes, a truly global public health emergency. (medscape.com)
  • Below you'll find news, hot topics, and more information that matters in the world of public health data and surveillance inside and outside CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • Read the Public Health Data Strategy . (cdc.gov)
  • The Data Modernization Initiative Strategic Implementation Plan lays out our key priorities and objectives for reaching the future state of public health data. (cdc.gov)
  • Discover how CDC'S new Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics will launch public health data forward. (cdc.gov)
  • In Ontario, Canada, despite various models being advanced, public health practitioners are seeking ways to identify and apply evidence in their work in practical and meaningful ways. (cdc.gov)
  • We describe the Program Evidence Tool's benefits, strengths, challenges, and what was learned from its application in 4 Ontario public health departments. (cdc.gov)
  • It ensures that proposed laws are thoroughly reviewed, debated, and enacted, reflecting the will of the people. (fwjustice.org)
  • An open and creative atmosphere is also required, allowing a diversity of people to meet, grow and cooperate - combined with a questioning and critical approach, this will result in opportunities for unexpected breakthroughs. (lu.se)
  • Debate about vaccines offers an example of the effect ed to the strength of the other areas. (cdc.gov)
  • In opinion polls conducted between 2004 and 2015, the percentage of people who fully believed that EU decisions were taken on behalf of "people like me" ranged between 2 percent and 5 percent. (boell.de)
  • People who would otherwise have been silent, now feel there's an excuse to voice their opinions. (kullin.net)
  • We run a wide range of grants opportunities for schools and youth organisations across London and Essex to help create more opportunities for young people. (jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk)
  • My message may possibly strike a chord with someone, or some people, and end up changing the chemistry of the debate. (rozsavage.com)
  • A handful of us did begin working on the occupation of Freedom Plaza back in April/May and went public in June, but the explosion of occupations across the country came when the people of Occupy Wall Street showed determination and persistence in response to abusive practices of the New York City police. (enewspf.com)
  • Despite opportunities for public review, many of the decisions being made that affect the community as a whole, feel completely out of the hands of most people. (terrorware.com)
  • I genuinely believed Moon had the interests of working people in mind, but last week she answered a question at a debate about whether homeless people should be allowed to sleep in public parks and answered that yes, people should not be swept away. (thestranger.com)
  • It also shows a lack of understanding for working people in Seattle for whom parks are the last opportunity to enjoy some quality of life now that we are priced out of other options in this city. (thestranger.com)
  • We ended up in this situation where the public was confused, where even well-intended people weren't sure what to do. (medscape.com)
  • This is problematic because it gives unelected officials the ability to exclude the voices of elected members of the board. (marylandmatters.org)
  • As we continue to navigate complex societal challenges, embracing citizen engagement through thoughtful debate will be key to achieving sustainable development goals while upholding democratic principles. (snpssp.org)
  • Writing for the centenary of the Visions at Fatima, Fr Haffner has taken the opportunity to put together a collection of events, varying from apparitions and miracles to finding of images of Our Lady, in which Mary has revealed or reminded us of the important message Christ gave to us through His death and resurrection. (faith.org.uk)
  • The University prepares new generations through education and becomes, through external engagement, an important social agent and a champion of well-founded debate. (lu.se)
  • This week, the Align Public Strategies team talks about the Independent Restaurant Coalition, an activist organization designed to advocate for the needs of small restaurant businesses during and after the coronavirus pandemic to local, state and federal governments. (nrn.com)
  • If you go to your local occupy group, you will have a voice in the general assembly, as big as any other. (enewspf.com)
  • Has coverage of the UK government really been reduced to captioning the views of the general public and superimposing it on the top of the genuine questions asked by MPs on behalf of their constituents? (powerwatch.org.uk)
  • it distracts viewers from the genuine parliamentary debate. (powerwatch.org.uk)
  • Winning is merely a gratifying byproduct of his genuine enthusiasm for the art of debate. (midp.edu.my)
  • Each of those initiatives spurred a robust debate and healthy citizen involvement. (crosscut.com)
  • Before the pandemic, she spent a year abroad in Shanghai as a professional debate trainer for an American education company based in the region. (midp.edu.my)
  • While those pandemic measures were temporary, the debate hasn't gone away. (politico.com)
  • This section will explore the power of citizen debates and how they contribute to a more inclusive and participatory democratic process. (snpssp.org)
  • In the best case these engagement opportunities - online as well as offline - are designed in an open and inclusive way so that everyone interested can join. (wesolve.app)
  • The accessibility of these certificates was exploited by many, including a new type of search service that extracts people's data from public registers compiles it and publishes it online, available for everyone to access. (lu.se)
  • Warehousing human beings in public parks is not the answer. (thestranger.com)
  • Please complete the following form in order to proceed with your registration for the Malaysia National Universities Public Speaking Championship (MNUPSC) 2019. (midp.edu.my)
  • I am an adjunct professor at a public university with past experience teaching college freshmen from underprivileged backgrounds. (humanevents.com)
  • Citizen debates provide a platform for individuals from diverse backgrounds to voice their opinions, share their experiences, and contribute to the development of public policies. (snpssp.org)
  • What experience is not lived and does a person's truth differ from a person's opinion? (humanevents.com)
  • His public speaking experience also have led him to become MC for formal events either during his school days or during his Uni days. (midp.edu.my)
  • Many schools provide a student government experience for children desiring to express their voice and have a say in how their school operates. (hunschool.org)
  • The service should place a high value on showing proceedings with little or no broadcast mediation, such as commentary or voice-over. (powerwatch.org.uk)
  • Editorials are listed online under the opinions section along with different styles of commentary. (ijnet.org)
  • MyHighPlains.com gave the opportunity for each of the candidates who are actively running for the Canyon ISD Board of Trustees to answer a questionnaire. (myhighplains.com)
  • As a public speaking trainer, Syafiq believes in being there for his students. (midp.edu.my)
  • And while public opinion polls showed that Czechs indeed have no appetite for hosting refugees, especially those from the Middle East and North Africa, the government did little to create an atmosphere more conducive to a reasonable debate on the CR's rights and responsibilities. (boell.de)
  • In the fields of education and research, the world is undergoing major changes which create new opportunities for collaboration, but which also entail major challenges. (lu.se)
  • Sure, politicians can debate tough issues. (eharmony.ca)
  • The only survey organisation operated by, for, and with Africans, AB is the leading source for public attitude data on issues affecting men, women, and children across the continent. (afrobarometer.org)
  • The Lund University Ethics Council works to increase understanding of the importance of an ethical approach to the University's activities, stimulate discussion and debate on ethical issues, as well as promote the development of knowledge in the area of ethics. (lu.se)
  • Kelviin has enjoyed his fair share of success as a debater himself, having been a 3-time Malaysian National Finalist, Champion of the Malaysian Debate Open and an Asian Semifinalist. (midp.edu.my)
  • They're open to hearing others' voices and opinions and react accordingly. (hunschool.org)
  • In the EU, a system for open public consultations with stakeholders in this process has also developed over time. (lu.se)
  • I say that because I believe most of us who are in the academy cherish the open discussion of ideas and debate. (medscape.com)
  • So, the natural instinct of academics, including myself, is to be solicitous of new ideas, to be open to new ideas, and even to tolerate what I'll call extreme ideas, with the notion that those kinds of debates and discussions ultimately are the best of what goes on in the university. (medscape.com)
  • The delegates then put their new skills to the test, with everyone taking part in a conference and debate about whether the United Kingdom should remain in the European Union. (jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk)
  • She believes her debating skills have helped her to be one of the top students in her class. (midp.edu.my)
  • So, if you're ready to take your communication skills to the next level, let's dive in and discover how you can find your voice as an alpha male. (submissivepro.com)
  • Communication skills can be learned in school through a variety of classes, from language and linguistics to public speech and debate. (hunschool.org)
  • There are 3.2 million teachers who teach 50 million students in 98,000 public schools, according to Education Department data. (edweek.org)
  • In a statement, UWA Vice Chancellor Paul Johnson said the creation of the centre had attracted "mixed reactions" from staff, students and the general public. (joannenova.com.au)
  • My students who had the fewest opportunities and resources entering college were the constant standouts. (humanevents.com)
  • But as a teacher, I am disgusted that our nation's public education system has failed so many college-bound high school students. (humanevents.com)
  • Teaching this skill goes beyond communication basics but involves educating students to share their opinions, constructively and kindly disagree, consider other points of view, and deal with conflict in a healthy manner. (hunschool.org)
  • From the Bonacci Women's Leadership Conference to the MLK Leadership Summit, academic conferences throughout the year afford Hun students the opportunity to learn, study, and participate outside of their regular courses. (hunschool.org)
  • Wesley's classes are fun but intense sessions designed to form a good grounding in debating fundamentals. (midp.edu.my)
  • From a pioneering 12-country survey project in 1999, Afrobarometer has built a continental research network whose 325,000+ interviews in 200+ surveys provide a two-decade data set freely available as a public good. (afrobarometer.org)
  • A closer investigation reveals that the company in question has received a large grant from a public authority with responsibility for environmental matters to develop and market the product. (lu.se)
  • They still have not apologised for undermining parliamentary democratic debate and apparently see no need to do so. (powerwatch.org.uk)
  • What the most recent episode in a lengthy power struggle revealed was that the Turkish public will continue to debate the state of the judiciary as long as the government will remain determined to fight the shadow state within democratic limits. (dailysabah.com)
  • In his address on the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of the Constitutional Court, Chief Justice Zühtü Arslan stressed the judiciary's role in a democratic society: "Those who do not enjoy liberty over their opinions and conscience are ineligible to become judges. (dailysabah.com)
  • As you are well aware, concerns about the use of mobile phones by the under 16s formed a constant theme throughout the debate. (powerwatch.org.uk)
  • We grumble, gossip, and debate but do our words and concerns change anything? (terrorware.com)
  • Conservative values around the family form a matrix that can seem impossible to detangle: There are fiscal concerns, traditional social and religious values around gender and work, and tension over protecting family privacy versus making it a focus of public investment. (politico.com)
  • While arrangements for the TV elections debates have yet to be decided, Electoral Reform Society (ERS) Cymru say there is a clear case for including six parties in the TV debates, following the UK general election debates last year which featured seven leaders. (blueandgreentomorrow.com)
  • In almost every governing body in our country, members of that body have the opportunity to elect their own leadership. (marylandmatters.org)
  • This is the result of a complex set of factors, including a long neglected debate on the rights and responsibilities of EU membership, as well as popular disenchantment with the gap between the hope of catching up to Western incomes and the slow pace of that process. (boell.de)
  • Even more unbelievably, the reply to Alasdair Philips claims that the BBC regularly post viewers' comments on-screen during Parliamentary Debates. (powerwatch.org.uk)
  • We call on the broadcasters to look at the success of last year's Westminster TV debates which drew in millions of viewers because there was a real debate with clear differences of opinion. (blueandgreentomorrow.com)
  • In their effort to do this, they will often attempt to stop Christians from voicing their views by raising the issue of the so-called 'separation of church and state' . (whatchristianswanttoknow.com)
  • The majority of the pupils who took part said that the debate was the highlight of the day, as they were able to take part, listen to other peoples' views and get their point of view across. (jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk)
  • Inter- views in the media, opinion pieces, filing a police report? (lu.se)
  • During the short six-week session, he served on the credentials, public lands, and Indian affairs committees. (wikipedia.org)