Press Releases and Statements

Democrats For Life Demands Meeting with DNC Party Chair After Devastating Losses in Virginia

19 November 2021. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Washington, D.C.–Democrats For Life of America sent a letter to DNC Chairman Jamie Harrison today on behalf of elected pro-life Democrats and pro-life Democratic activists to request a meeting. “I first requested a meeting last March so Chairman Harrison could gain a better understanding of what motivates pro-life democratic voters,” said Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats For Life of America. “Pro-life Democrats who win in red and purple districts would be able to provide valuable insight to the new Chairman. He has not responded to multiple requests.” The Democratic National Committee (DNC) refused to set up a meeting with representatives from Democrats For Life and the elected...

DFLA Statement on House Passage of BBB

19 November 2021. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

By Sophie Trist This morning, the House passed President Biden's $1.75 trillion Build Back Better human infrastructure plan. There's much to applaud in this bill. It invests in working parents and young children by providing free preschool and extending the $3,600 yearly child tax credit, which experts estimate could cut child poverty in half. It makes historical investments in environmental justice and humanizing immigration reform, and it invests in healthcare by lowering prescription drug costs and increasing support for people with disabilities and the home care workers who assist them in living with dignity and autonomy. However, the Build Back Better plan does not...

ABORTION EXTREMISM SINKS MCAULIFFE

03 November 2021. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Fairfax, VA. November 3, 2021- In the deep blue state of Virginia, Republican Glen Youngkin is now the Governor-elect after dramatically outperforming what any Republican has done statewide here in years. He delivered a victory that has sent a shockwave around the nation. “We warned Terry McAuliffe that advocating for abortion and being a ‘brick wall’ for the abortion lobby would turn away Democratic and Independent voters who prefer a more moderate approach,” said Kristen Day, executive director of Democrat For Life. “After witnessing the current Governor’s actions on abortion, McAuliffe’s pledge to expand abortion further was deeply concerning.” The Democratic-controlled...