A Platform We Can Believe In, Too
Steve Ralls
Posted July 8, 2008 | 10:57 AM (EST)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-ralls/a-platform-we-can-believe_b_111405.htmlCould this be the year that every American family sees itself reflected in the platform of a major political party? And if so, what would an all-inclusive set of ideals mean for America's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens and their loved ones and friends?
The Democratic National Committee and Senator Barack Obama have announced that the 2008 party platform will be put together through a more "open" process that includes numerous opportunities for the public to weigh in with their ideas on what the party should stand for. The party, and the candidate, will hold public forums in all 50 states and invite voters to meet with party officials, and policy advisers, in a national discussion about the vision of the Democratic party.
