The thing about the Titanic experience, what happened with the Titanic experience and the recognition she got from the New York Times in particular was that it gave her a platform from which to talk about some of the political and social issues -- miners rights,womens rights, the development of the juvenile court system, that sort of thing.

VOA: special.2010.03.08

"That's the wonderful thing about Earth Day is that it really provides a platform, an opportunity for grassroots organizations and community organizations to really focus on what's happening in their neighborhoods and their homes in their communities, in their businesses and to focus on the priority problems and to engage people maybe for the first time in taking environmental action."

VOA: special.2010.04.21

Chilcot had delayed Mr.Brown's attendance in order to avoid,he said, turning the inquiry into a platform for party politics.

VOA: standard.2010.01.22

The newly ruling Democratic Party of Japan ran in part on a platform that advocated a more assertive policy toward the United States.

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

"They're actually going to run on a platform of repeal in November.

VOA: standard.2010.03.25