Washington Post: "Democratic dissenters on the issue of abortion have made their case to the platform committee, arguing that the party should change its language enough to allow for some diversity of opinion on the matter and return to the “big tent” approach..."
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Assistant DA gives time to daughter, parish, pro-life groups
CHN: “The Democrats for Life is a national group that brings people together and makes you feel better about politicians who are working for the Catholic values of life and social justice issues,” she explained. “I got involved because Bob Casey was our governor (in Pennsylvania) and was very vocal about being a pro-life Democrat … Continue reading Assistant DA gives time to daughter, parish, pro-life groups
Dahlkemper plays role in presidential campaign
Erie Times-News: "Dahlkemper, who opposes abortion, said she's working with Democrats for Life to try to change some of the platform language to include "a bigger-tent vision'' for those with different opinions on abortion, the death penalty and other "whole life'' issues. She's a board member of the organization, which will hold a panel discussion … Continue reading Dahlkemper plays role in presidential campaign
DFLA's Steve Schneck on Supreme Court’s healthcare decision
Steve Schneck: "What might Catholics think about the Supreme Court’s narrow vindication of the basic features of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Like many Catholic progressives, I shouted out two big cheers. But, I can’t quite yet raise that loud third cheer. The court’s decision wonderfully affirms the act’s basic provisions. And those provisions can … Continue reading DFLA's Steve Schneck on Supreme Court’s healthcare decision
DFLA Board Member Stephen Schneck talks about his political party affiliation
US Catholic: "Well, we need to reject the pressures to be half-Catholic. And for me the way to do that is to be a pro‑life Democrat. I am very serious about my commitment to pro‑life causes and yet at the same time I share with other Democrats the more traditional understanding of the common good. … Continue reading DFLA Board Member Stephen Schneck talks about his political party affiliation
Democrats for Life Comment on the Contraception Mandate
Thomas Berg: "Democrats for Life have filed a comment in the latest round of the contraception-mandate dispute, arguing that the administration's proposed compromise is inadequate and conscience protection must be expanded. (I sit on DFL's board, as many know, and contributed to the analysis in the comment.) The comment focus attention on two points: (1) the especially … Continue reading Democrats for Life Comment on the Contraception Mandate
Democrats for Life Urge ‘Inclusive Language’ on Abortion
Weekly Standard: "In an effort to convince the Democratic party to use “more inclusive language” on the issue of abortion, Democrats for Life executive director Kristen Day is “urg[ing] all Democrats, including those who would come back to the Democratic Party if it changes its abortion stance, to sign the online petition calling for the 2012 … Continue reading Democrats for Life Urge ‘Inclusive Language’ on Abortion
Will Democrats become the new pro-life party?
US Catholic: "The Democrats for Life of America have launched a campaign to change the language of the party's platform on abortion. Their efforts follow a call from former President Jimmy Carter, who in a recent interview made his own plea to the party to "minimize the need... for abortion and limit it only to … Continue reading Will Democrats become the new pro-life party?
Pro-life Democrats predict broad religious exemption from contraception mandate
Catholic News Agency: "Kristen Day, executive director of Democrats for Life, also expressed confidence that the Obama administration will provide a sufficient exemption. “The administration has no intention of forcing Catholic institutions to provide insurance coverage for services that are directly in opposition to their moral beliefs. It does not make any sense from a … Continue reading Pro-life Democrats predict broad religious exemption from contraception mandate
FWD (Famine War Drought) Relief Day of Action: November 9, 2011
DFLA: "Clearly, ending the famine and bringing water to these nations is a pro-life issue and is just as important as ending the destruction of an unborn child. As pro-life Democrats, we have a responsibility to not only advocate for curtailing further loss of life in Africa and around the world, but also to challenge … Continue reading FWD (Famine War Drought) Relief Day of Action: November 9, 2011
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