In recent years, a diverse coalition of advocacy groups, scholars and politicians around the country has sought to promote women's history.

In such an ideologically diverse coalition, it would be better if the first word on cuts came from an independent voice.

"There is a wide and diverse coalition formed to make sure that President Bush has a second term," he said.

I personally know some of the top leaders in this diverse coalition.

First, it illustrated the American capability to put together a very diverse coalition.

The successful formation of this diverse coalition seems to be due to Ali's charismatic character.

A diverse coalition of organizations - including many that represent state and local governments - supported the repeal.

It has gained support from a diverse coalition of groups, from environmentalists and labor leaders to business executives.

Keeping these diverse coalitions united remained difficult when interests cut across party lines, and instead inflamed sectional feeling.

But as the formal program drew to an end, the tactical differences within the diverse coalition became clear.