The Whole Life Democrat
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This is where Pro-Life Democrats Speak.
This space is where DFLA does its thinking. We publish op-eds on upcoming propositions and bills at the local, state and federal level. We profile Whole-Life Democrats and get at the heart of the work to bring a Consistent Life Ethic into the public sphere. We share stories from allies across America and the world, highlighting the necessity of our fight..
The Whole Life Democrat
3w ago
***This article originally appeared on Sarah Terzo’s Substack. You can read more of her articles here. Kate Cox and D&E Abortion Kate Cox, who was pregnant with a baby with Trisomy 18, sued the state of Texas to obtain a legal abortion. Many media outlets covered her story. Cox demanded a Dilation & Evacuation, or D&E abortion. She was denied ..read more
The Whole Life Democrat
1M ago
Last year, Governor DeSantis claimed that the left is attempting to “override pro-life protections” and essentially allow abortion all the way to birth. NBC Reporter Dasha Burns shot back that there is no indication that Democrats are attempting to do this. Who is right? While some Democrats, including former Governor Ralph Northum and Delegate Kathy ..read more
The Whole Life Democrat
5M ago
To my fellow Democrats: We should not give up on rural and conservative areas, the South or Appalachia. These places may be known as “Trump Country,” but the right type of Democrat can win in these areas. Let’s look at Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Virginia, three states that voted overwhelmingly for Former President Trump in ..read more
The Whole Life Democrat
5M ago
To me, it’s simple — for every pro-life Mississippian, there’s only one choice in the November 7 gubernatorial election: Brandon Presley. As a Christian, a pro-life advocate, and a Democrat — in that order — my convictions on the sanctity of life are deeply personal. For years, I’ve been known for challenging my party’s orthodoxy ..read more
The Whole Life Democrat
6M ago
By John Neville and Barbara Driehaus, Democrats for Life of Ohio Ohio voters need to understand the dangers of Issue 1. The proposition will wipe outcurrent Ohio laws that protect women and young girls. At first glance, it is easy to be confused by the language and assume that a “yes” vote isnecessary to protect ..read more
The Whole Life Democrat
7M ago
By Lisa Stiller, Board Member, Democrats For Life, Consistent Life Network In politics, many struggle to find a true home. For those of us who value human dignity and the uplifting of all human potential, and believe in socially providing resources for every person to not just survive but to thrive, this can be ..read more
The Whole Life Democrat
9M ago
By Michele SterlaceExecutive Director of Feminists Choosing Life of New York Without a federal right to abortion in the United States, the spread of whole-life feminism is more important than ever. The very reasons that drive women to abortion continue to exist and fester. The deadly procedure for children fails to solve the ..read more
The Whole Life Democrat
10M ago
By J.T. Kopcyznski, DFLA Director of Analytics With the divide in America on pregnancy outcomes, abortion policy is often boiled down to a soundbite to persuade voters. However, the soundbites do not adequately portray the complexity of pregnancy decisions for women or what affects the decision to abort a child compared to carrying the child ..read more
The Whole Life Democrat
10M ago
By Rev. Harriet Bradley, DFLA Director of African American Outreach & President of DFL Georgia Even though I am an African American, as well as my father being raised in Dallas, Texas, it has just been in the past several years that I have learned about Juneteenth. Over the weekend, I attended a Juneteenth celebration ..read more
The Whole Life Democrat
1y ago
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 ..read more