*** The following ran in the LA Times on October 7, 2015 by Charles C. Camosy What's the calling card value of the National Rifle Assn. and other conservative organizations? Skepticism of government infringing on the autonomy and freedom of individuals, of course. But in yet another example of America's incoherent politics, assisted suicide has … Continue reading California’s right-to-die law betrays the state’s progressive principles

***The following was printed in The Hill - Congress Blog A few weeks ago, I was teaching a class on the legislative process to some high school students. The kids were playing the role of House and Senate members in a conference committee, and I charged them with working out the differences between their two … Continue reading Democrats miss opportunity to support women

by Matt Tyson It isn’t often we get an opening like this. Despite attempts by the mainstream media to twist the story around, reverse blame, or play dumb, the recent undercover videos of Planned Parenthood reps discussing price and procedure for the retrieval of organs from aborted children are damning enough to play in our … Continue reading The Pro-Lifer’s Survival Guide: Debating Objectively

by Mary Ann Chimera, president of DFL-OH This is the beginning of a list of ways in which you can let it be known that you are a Democrat who stands up for life. The list is incomplete. I invite anyone who cares to step in to suggest still other ways. Become a member of … Continue reading TEN WAYS TO STAND UP AS A PRO-LIFE DEMOCRAT

Planned Parenthood speaks the truth about the humanity of the unborn When Dr. Deborah Nucatola, medical director of Planned Parenthood, describes the process by which the organization preserves and removes organs and tissues in unborn children during abortions, it exposed Planned Parenthood’s false claims that its overriding concern is for women’s health. Even more importantly, … Continue reading Baby Parts for Sale?

As pro-life Democrats, we believe that every person has worth and dignity and that every life has value.  This is true not just of the innocent child in the womb, but even of those who have committed unspeakable crimes.  The sanctity of human life is something that cannot be forfeited. Democrats for Life of America … Continue reading PRO-LIFE DEMOCRATS OPPOSE THE DEATH PENALTY

by J. P. Richardson When the United States Senate on April 22 voted 99-0 to pass the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015, the senators boldly broke through the stopped-traffic gridlock of senatorial intransigence, showing the country what our two-party system can accomplish when everyone aims for the common good above partisan interests.  A … Continue reading Democrats Unite in Notable Vote for Life, Born and Unborn

The debate over the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act and the lack of debate over the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act show how both parties are only half-way towards understanding the abortion crisis in America.  We can and should protect both unborn children and their mothers. The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which bans … Continue reading DEMOCRATS SHOULD SUPPORT 20-WEEK BAN WITH PAID MATERNITY LEAVE

On April 29th, I turned 46 years old. Since my 40th Birthday I have observed my birthday with my own personal triathlon to celebrate the years of my life. On my birthday, I ran for 46 minutes, rode my bike 46 miles and swam 46 laps. I had a lot of time to reflect during those … Continue reading 46 Reasons

by Mary Ann Chimera Writing letters for publication is a dicey gamble, but also a great tool for educating the public. It's dicey because before your letter is published it has to meet criteria set by the editorial page editor and staff. These vary from not only from publication to publication but from editor to editor. Nevertheless, … Continue reading HOW YOU CAN SPREAD OUR MESSAGE IN THE MEDIA