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Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) is a sub-group of the Democratic Party in U.S. politics, which describes itself as "the preeminent national organization for pro-life Democrats."[1]
Beliefs[edit]
DFLA's core principle as stated on its about page is belief in "the fundamental worth, dignity, and equality of all people" and "that the protection of human life is the foundation of human rights, authentic freedom, and good government".[1]
As a result of this, DFLA's stated beliefs include opposition to abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, embryonic stem cell research, poverty, genocide, and "all other injustices that directly and indirectly threaten human life." The organization also states opposition to tyranny, terrorism, genocide, the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction, slavery, and "all other unjust acts of violence and aggression."[1]
Consistent Life Ethic[edit]
DFLA considers itself a member of the organization, Consistent Life, previously known as the Seamless Garment Network.[2][3] Consistent Life considers 'pro-life' to indicate not only opposition to abortion and euthanasia but also to war, the death penalty, poverty, and racism.[4] In 2007, the president of Consistent Life, Bill Samuel,[5] was chosen to be the lead speaker for DFLA's annual conference.[6] Carol Crossed, the 2003 Director of DFLA, was previously the Executive Director of the Consistent Life Network.[7]
History[edit]
Founded in 1999,[8] DFLA sought to coordinate the efforts of pro-life Democrats, describing itself as "the only viable national organization for pro-life members of the Democratic party". In 2002, it hired Kristen Day as its first Executive Director, and created a new national office in Washington D.C.[9] In 2003, the organization joined the national March For Life.[10]
Members of Congress[edit]
- Jason Altmire, Representative of Pennsylvania's 4th district[11][12]
- Robert Marion Berry, Representative of Arkansas' first district[13][14]
- Dan Boren, Representative of Oklahoma's 2nd district[15][13][11]
- Madeleine Bordallo, delegate from Guam (non-voting)[11]
- Jerry Costello, Representative of Illinois' 12th district[15][13][11][14]
- Joe Donnelly, Representative of Indiana's 2nd district[16][13][11][12]
- Michael Doyle, Representative of Pennsylvania's 14th district[13][14]
- Tim Holden, Representative of Pennsylvania's 17th district[15][13][11][14]
- Marcy Kaptur, Representative of Ohio's 9th district[15][11]
- Dale Kildee, Representative of Michigan's 5th district[13][11][14]
- James Langevin, Representative of Rhode Island's 2nd district[13][14]
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Past Members of Congress[edit]
- Bobby Bright, Representative of Alabama's 2nd district[15]
- Chris Carney, Representative of Pennsylvania's 10th district[12]
- Don Cazayoux, Representative of Louisiana's 6th district[2][13]
- Travis Childers, Representative of Mississippi's 1st district[15]
- Henry Cuellar, Representative of Texas' 8th district[13]
- Kathy Dahlkemper, Representative of Pennsylvania's 3rd district[15]
- Lincoln Davis, Representative of Tennessee's 4th district[15][13][11][14]
- Steve Driehaus, Representative of Ohio's 1st district[15]
- Brad Ellsworth, Representative of Indiana's 8th district[11][12]
- Chris John, Representative of Louisiana's 7th district[13][14]
- Paul Kanjorski, Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district[15][13][11][14]
- Ken Lucas, Representative of Kentucky's 4th district[14]
- Jim Marshall, Representative of Georgia's 8th district[13][11][14]
- Michael McMahon, Representative of New York's 13th district[13]
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- Mike McNulty, Representative of New York's 23rd district[13][14]
- Charlie Melancon, Representative of Louisiana's 3rd district[15][11]
- Alan Mollohan, Representative of West Virginia's 1st district[13][11][14]
- John Murtha, Representative of Pennsylvania's 12th district[15][11][14]
- Jim Oberstar, Representative of Minnesota's 8th district[15][13][11][14]
- Solomon Ortiz, Representative of Texas' 27th district[15][13][14]
- Ike Skelton, Representative of Missouri's 4th district[13][11][14]
- Charlie Stenholm, Representative of Texas' 17th district[14]
- Bart Stupak, Representative of Michigan's 1st district[15][11][14]
- Gene Taylor, Representative of Mississippi's 4th district[15][13][11][14]
- Charles Wilson, Representative of Ohio's 6th district[11][12]
- John Breaux, Senator of Louisiana[14]
- Zell Miller, Senator of Georgia[14]
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Political Action Committee[edit]
A related PAC, Democrats For Life of America PAC, is hosted by ActBlue.[17] OpenSecrets reports the group raised $13,869 in 2010 and $5,843 in 2008.[18]
Sources[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Democrats For Life of America. About Us
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Day, K. (2008, April 22). DFLA Endorses Don Cazayoux in Special Election.
- ↑ Consistent Life. Member Organizations.
- ↑ Consistent Life. About Us.
- ↑ Consistent Life. Ethic Speakers.
- ↑ Samuel, B. (2007, June 20). Bill Samuel's Web Journal. Consistent Life Ethic Remarks to DFLA.
- ↑ Lally, J. (2003, August 26). Women's Equity Day.
- ↑ Day, K. (2003, June 3). DFLA Praises Democrats Who Supported the Partial Birth Abortion Ban.
- ↑ Day, K. (2002, June 7). Democrats For Life of America, Hiring First Executive Director, Pledges to Revive Pro-Life Movement.
- ↑ Day, K. (2003, January 18). Democrats To Join March For Life.
- ↑ 11.00 11.01 11.02 11.03 11.04 11.05 11.06 11.07 11.08 11.09 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 11.16 11.17 11.18 11.19 11.20 11.21 11.22 11.23 11.24 (2007, June 24). Thank You Congressman Stupak and Pro-Life Democrats.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 Hess, A. (2006, November 14). Democrats For Life On The Job.
- ↑ 13.00 13.01 13.02 13.03 13.04 13.05 13.06 13.07 13.08 13.09 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 13.15 13.16 13.17 13.18 13.19 13.20 13.21 13.22 13.23 13.24 13.25 13.26 13.27 13.28 13.29 DFLA All Stars (2004, November 23).
- ↑ 14.00 14.01 14.02 14.03 14.04 14.05 14.06 14.07 14.08 14.09 14.10 14.11 14.12 14.13 14.14 14.15 14.16 14.17 14.18 14.19 14.20 14.21 14.22 14.23 14.24 14.25 14.26 14.27 14.28 (2004, October). House of Representatives Voting Record 2003-2004. Democrats For Life of America, Inc.
- ↑ 15.00 15.01 15.02 15.03 15.04 15.05 15.06 15.07 15.08 15.09 15.10 15.11 15.12 15.13 15.14 15.15 15.16 15.17 15.18 15.19 Offner, O. Pro-life Democrats Warn Pelosi over Health Care Bill.
- ↑ Ritchey, E. (2010, February 24). DFLA at the 2010 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
- ↑ Democrats For Life of America PAC
- ↑ OpenSecrets. Democrats For Life of America. PAC Fundraising/Spending by Cycle.
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