** The following was published in The Hill - Congress Blog ** Last I checked, the Griswold v. Connecticut and Eisenstadt v. Baird decisions, which provided a constitutional right to contraception for married and unmarried couples, still stand. No one has been denied access by law. So what is all the fuss with the Hobby … Continue reading Let it go
Robert Christian on the President’s Pro-Family Proposals
DFLA's senior fellow Robert Christian, of the Millennial blog, writes at Time on why Catholics--and you could add, people of all faiths and convictions--have reason to support the President's policy proposals to help working families: "greater workplace flexibility, paid family leave, an increase in the minimum wage, increasing access to affordable quality childcare and greater protections … Continue reading Robert Christian on the President’s Pro-Family Proposals
The Supreme Court Decision and Pro-Life Speech: “An Outstretched Hand,” Not “A Strained Voice”
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”
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?
Is the Abortion Litmus Test Hurting Our Party?
In a recent Fox News interview, former Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky said of her primary opponent Brendon Bolye, “He is not pro-choice, and it is a litmus test, and he fails it.” Boyle went on to win the Democratic Primary for Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District. Her divisive comments proved not to reflect the sentiment of that … Continue reading Is the Abortion Litmus Test Hurting Our Party?
Where is the Modern Opposition to Abortion from the Left?
by Kevin P. Rauch Within the past several years, there has been a surge of opposition to abortion throughout our nation. The annual March for Life has drawn hundreds of thousands of protesters and every year teenagers and young adults are disproportionately represented at these marches. New ultrasound technology produces increasingly detailed images of fetal … Continue reading Where is the Modern Opposition to Abortion from the Left?
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!
The Whole Life Democrat 