Word: platformization
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...many, a confounding classification. It can appear ludicrous for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community to vote for a party that explicitly and implicitly condemns their sexual orientation. Opposition to gay marriage is written into the Republican party’s official platform and the supposed tension is only perpetuated through high-profile “outing” incidents involving conservative public figures like former Virginia congressman Ed Schrock and Rep. Jim Kolbe, R-Ariz...
...Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA), which would define marriage in the United States exclusively as “the union of a man and a woman.” However, the HRC constitution mandates that “the official policies of the HRC shall be based on the platform of the National Republican Party” and that “deviation from these policies must be subject to a majority approval of the board...
...house of Yves Saint Laurent, the fashion pack wasn't sure what to expect. Three seasons later, Pilati has put the iconic brand back on the style map with cutting-edge ideas and a slew of hot accessories, including this season's must-have purple suede or leopard-print platform shoes. Next up in the Pilati look book: matador style, as in ruffled collars, high-waisted pants and a blood red?based color palette...
...stature, political experience, or ability to compromise that is required of a United States Senator. Affleck’s ardent campaigning for John Kerry is a perfect example of his particular style of politics; he is at home championing a candidate or cause, not building the broad political platform necessary for a serious politician. With no political experience, it is hard to take Affleck seriously as a candidate for a very serious office...
...Habitat has now completed home-building projects in 95 countries around the world and 715 communities in the United States alone. Retsinas has served on the board of Habitat for nine years, previously as vice-chair. He also recently co-authored a book called Opportunity and Progress: A Bipartisam Platform for National Housing Policy. “Everyone ought to have a decent place to live,” Retsinas said. “We have the opportunity to help build 40,000 homes in the next five years.” M. Elizabeth England, program coordinator for JCHS, spoke...