Have you ever felt like your voice wasn’t being heard within your own political party? I have. As someone deeply committed to Democratic values yet often sidelined because of my pro-life stance, I’ve experienced that frustration firsthand.
For nearly two decades, I’ve served as the executive director of Democrats for Life of America. I’ve dedicated my career to promoting core Democratic principles like healthcare access, workers’ rights, racial equity, and economic justice.
But I’ve also seen how the party has gradually narrowed its focus — so much so that many Democrats, especially those with pro-life views, no longer feel welcome.
In short, our party spends too much time punishing supposed ‘heretics’ and not enough time seeking converts and uniting our movement under a big tent.
I’m running for vice chair of the Democratic Party to change that.
Our party’s strength has always been its diversity, not just in terms of race, gender, and orientation but also in terms of thought and belief. Yet, we’ve lost sight of that. If we want to remain a party that truly represents the American people, we must broaden our tent to include all Democrats — not just those who align with a rigid, prescribed platform.
We find ourselves at a critical moment. The Democratic Party has made incredible strides in championing civil rights, expanding healthcare, and advancing economic equality. But along the way, we’ve also developed a troubling pattern of marginalizing those who hold different views on issues like life, faith, and conscience.
Take pro-life Democrats, for example. Many assume that being pro-life is incompatible with being a Democrat. But nothing could be further from the truth. Pro-life Democrats believe in creating a society that values life at every stage—from the womb to the workplace.
We fight for better maternity care, paid family leave, affordable childcare, and economic policies that lift families out of poverty. These are core Democratic values. Yet, too often, we’re treated as outsiders within our own party.
This exclusion is both morally wrong and politically shortsighted.
Recent polling shows that millions of Americans hold nuanced views on abortion — views that don’t fit neatly into the categories of “pro-choice” or “pro-life.”
Many of these voters are working-class, religious, and people of color. In other words, they’re the very people the Democratic Party claims to represent. But when we dismiss their beliefs, we alienate them and push them toward the other side.
Our party’s future depends on expanding our coalition. We can’t afford to continue narrowing our focus and writing off entire swaths of voters simply because they don’t check every box on a policy checklist. If we want to win in 2025 and beyond, we need to reconnect with median voters—those in the middle who feel politically homeless.
We’ve seen the cost of exclusionary politics. In recent years, we’ve lost ground in key states like Florida, Iowa, and Ohio, places that were once Democratic strongholds. We’ve seen working-class voters, particularly in rural areas, drift toward the Republican Party because they feel like the Democratic Party no longer speaks for them.
But this can change.
This isn’t just about pro-life issues. It’s about the future of the Democratic Party.
We’re stronger when we listen to each other, when we learn from each other, and when we recognize that no single issue defines what it means to be a Democrat. We can disagree on individual policies and still stand united in our fight for justice, equality, and human dignity.
The Democratic Party must be a home for everyone — not just for those who adhere to a rigid platform. We must live out our values of inclusion and diversity by welcoming all voices to the table.
I believe in the Democratic Party. I believe in our capacity to lead with compassion and empathy. But I also believe we need leadership that reflects the full spectrum of our party’s values.
We can’t build a winning coalition by pushing people out. It’s time to open our doors, broaden our tent, and move forward together. That’s why I’m running for vice chair—to ensure that every Democrat, regardless of their stance on any one issue, feels like they belong in this party.
Our future depends on it.
Here’s the truth: the Democratic Party is in big trouble. We’ve never had less power in Washington and throughout the nation.
Why? We’re too exclusive, too elite, and too rigid.
Democrats need a bigger tent. I’m running to open it.
If you agree, will you endorse me to be the Democratic Party’s next vice chair?
With only 24 hours left until the DNC vice chair elections, I’m humbly asking for your financial support to push our work forward.
Thank you for all you do to stand up for the dignity of human life. We cannot do our work with you.
The Whole Life Democrat 