By Hayden Laye, President of DFLA South Carolina As we approach the 9th month anniversary of the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood in America, and with news about Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying, also known as MAID, law swirling we cannot forget about another major life issue: the … Continue reading Pro-life for the Whole Life: Opposing Capital Punishment
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23 Reasons I’m Marching for Life in 2023
By John Quinn, DFLA's Business Operations Assistant To be a part of the solution The most recently available data shows that a little less than one million abortions happen each year in the United States. Our society continues to fail the preborn and their mothers at a staggering rate. To correct the injustices that fuel … Continue reading 23 Reasons I’m Marching for Life in 2023
Vermont Democrats: Vote No On Extremist Proposal Five
By Hannah Kolb, President DFL of Vermont When the people of Vermont go to the polls on November 8, they will have a choice to vote yes or no to Proposal Five, the “Right to Personal Reproductive Autonomy Amendment.” The proposed amendment was placed on the ballot by a referral from Vermont's state legislature and … Continue reading Vermont Democrats: Vote No On Extremist Proposal Five
A Message to Pro-Choice Voters: Why Climate Change Is More Important Than Abortion
By Bob Synk My message to pro-choice voters, if they will listen, is that climate change is more important than abortion. We are living at a critical time when our actions can significantly reduce the harmful effects of climate change. But there is no time to waste. The world needs to begin serious reductions in … Continue reading A Message to Pro-Choice Voters: Why Climate Change Is More Important Than Abortion
DFLA Tips for Whole Life Conversations over the Holidays
by Doug Stringer, DFLA Candidate Outreach Director While still emerging out of the Covid-19 pandemic, Americans are eagerly looking forward to a holiday season where they can more fully interact with their family and friends. 2020 definitely helped us realize the value of being near our loved ones! But with that long anticipated interaction, and … Continue reading DFLA Tips for Whole Life Conversations over the Holidays
In Defense of Texas’s Heartbeat Bill
By John Quinn On Wednesday, September 1st, the State of Texas made history as the first in the union to implement a fetal heartbeat bill. This legislation prohibits abortion violence after a fetal heartbeat can be detected. As is to be expected whenever whole life laws are advancing, Planned Parenthood, the abortion lobby, and their … Continue reading In Defense of Texas’s Heartbeat Bill
A Colorado Progressive Does Her Research: Vote Yes on Prop 115
By Stephanie DePrez One month ago I posted on Facebook that I will be voting yes on Prop 115 to end late-term abortion in Colorado. As a progressive who works in the arts, with more than a few friends who’ve had or accompanied a partner through an abortion, I knew I was speaking to a … Continue reading A Colorado Progressive Does Her Research: Vote Yes on Prop 115
AOC’s Reproductive Justice Is Untenable with Catholic Faith
By Sophie Trist In a recent article in the National Catholic Reporter, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) expressed her support for reproductive justice not in spite of, but because of, her Catholic faith, urging other Catholics to do the same. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's take on reproductive justice weaves reproductive issues with social justice and consists of … Continue reading AOC’s Reproductive Justice Is Untenable with Catholic Faith
Whole Life Rising
Whole Life Rising is a new podcast dedicated to spreading the word about the whole life movement and efforts to protect human life and dignity at all stages. Each month, hosts Robert Christian, editor of the whole life website Millennial, and Kristen Day, executive director of Democrats for Life of America, will welcome guests, discuss issues, and share stories from … Continue reading Whole Life Rising
The Trouble with the Agenda of the Democratic Party
by Diane R. Pagen Democrats For Life of America has invited me to explain how I came to know of Democrats for Life and why I will go to the conference in Denver in 2018. I don't write to evoke sadness, but to motivate you to act. I want you to attend the Democrats for … Continue reading The Trouble with the Agenda of the Democratic Party