The Supreme Court unanimously decided Thursday that Massachusetts violated the First Amendment by excluding speech from a 35-foot "buffer zone" around abortion clinic driveways and entrances. McCullen v. Coakley is a victory for pro-life speech rights, although just how broad a victory is uncertain. The majority opinion by Chief Justice Roberts ruled for the sidewalk-counselor … Continue reading The Supreme Court Decision and Pro-Life Speech: “An Outstretched Hand,” Not “A Strained Voice”
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To Win the House, Democrats Should Bring Back the Big Tent
A decade ago I was fortunate enough to watch my US Senator accept the nomination of our party in our hometown. John Kerry reported for duty at the Boston Garden, and I enjoyed almost every minute of my first national convention. I say almost every moment because it was at that convention when the party … Continue reading To Win the House, Democrats Should Bring Back the Big Tent
Jim Oberstar
A month or so before the Whole Life Democrat blog re-launched, longtime congressman Jim Oberstar of Minnesota, a stalwart among pro-life Democrats, died. There will be memorial services in Minnesota the week of June 23: details are here, a website where you can share memories is here. I'm reposting for our new blog my reflections … Continue reading Jim Oberstar
Eric Cantor’s Loss: A Pro-Life Democrat’s Take
GOP majority leader Eric Cantor’s primary loss to Tea Party challenger David Brat has shocked the leadership of the Republican Party. It ought to shock Democratic Party leaders, too. Among other things, it ought to spur our party toward a savvy recalculating of the politics of abortion. A smart recalculation should mean more welcome and … Continue reading Eric Cantor’s Loss: A Pro-Life Democrat’s Take
Why Did State Senator Puckett Really Resign?
by Kristen Day When I first read that Virginia State Senator Phil Puckett (D-Lebanon) would resign, I was not surprised. It is not an easy task to be a pro-life Democrat in a party that continually pressures against pro-life votes and for changing one’s position on abortion. While a loyal Democrat, Puckett provided critical votes … Continue reading Why Did State Senator Puckett Really Resign?
The Pro-Life Case for Ending the Shutdown!
Statement from Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats for Life of America: As individuals who support and endorse a whole life philosophy, we strongly urge the Republicans in the House - particularly those who share our commitment to the unborn - to end the budget showdown over the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and work toward … Continue reading The Pro-Life Case for Ending the Shutdown!
Get Behind Eric Stewart, the Real Pro-Life Candidate
Huffington post: "Also Monday, a Democratic anti-abortion group, Democrats for Life of America, weighed in on the contest, calling on people who consider themselves pro-life to abandon the congressman. “Regardless if there was or was not a pregnancy or abortion, the fact is the Congressman encouraged his mistress to seek an abortion for his own … Continue reading Get Behind Eric Stewart, the Real Pro-Life Candidate
Republicans: What About Children Outside the Womb?
Jennifer Granholm: "Can you be pro-life and vote to cut funding that supports the life of a child? Paul Ryan's cut-at-all-costs budget and philosophy, which 100 percent of the pro-life Republicans voted for, would gut the funding that supports at-risk babies and children: food stamps, temporary assistance to needy families, day care, Head Start, early … Continue reading Republicans: What About Children Outside the Womb?
Nebraska law helping pregnant immigrants
CNA: "In a move surpassing anti-immigration sentiment, the Nebraska legislature overrode the governor’s veto of a bill that provides taxpayer-funded prenatal care for immigrant and imprisoned women. Nebraska Catholic Conference executive director James Cunningham lauded the bill as “a strong pro-life policy that helps to ensure that babies are born healthy and have a good … Continue reading Nebraska law helping pregnant immigrants
Health-Care Critics Unmoved by Obama’s Contraception Compromise
Kirsten Powers: "Some people won’t take yes for an answer. On Friday, President Obama attempted to put an end to the roar of disapproval that had been building ever since the administration released a new rule in January requiring religious institutions to provide health insurance to their employees that covers contraception, sterilization, and Plan B. … Continue reading Health-Care Critics Unmoved by Obama’s Contraception Compromise
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