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STATEMENT ON THE BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SURVIVORS PROTECT ACT

KRISTEN DAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEMOCRATS FOR LIFE OF AMERICA As a pro-life Democrat, I express disappointment that every U.S. Senate Democrat voted against the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (BAASPA). As Democrats, our party’s mission is to defend the vulnerable and advocate for those without a voice. We fight for workplace protections to ensure safe and fair working environments. We stand for immigrants seeking refuge, food, and shelter. We champion racial justice and protect those in disenfranchised and vulnerable communities. BAASPA does not prohibit abortion. Instead, it provides critical protections for the most vulnerable infants — those who survive an attempted...

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You delivered over 44,000 diapers and wipes to Chicago families!

When we saw Planned Parenthood was offering free abortions at the Democratic National Convention, we stepped into action. We kicked off a diaper drive to provide resources to Chicago's needy families. They offered free abortions. We offered free diapers. And because of you and your generosity, we delivered over 44,000 diapers and wipes to pregnancy centers across the Windy City. In Chicago, we also hosted a standing-room-only event to discuss our new report on three things the Democratic Party can do to live up to its mission of inclusivity. We'll have much more to say in the days and weeks to come about what we saw in Chicago and how we think we ought to respond, but in the meantime,...

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