Press Releases and Statements

13 July 2021. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

PRO-LIFE DEMOCRATS LEAD NATIONWIDE BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO SAVE THE HYDE AMENDMENT

For Immediate Release PRO-LIFE DEMOCRATS LEAD NATIONWIDE BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO SAVE THE HYDE AMENDMENT Urges Support for Poor Families Washington, D.C. Democrats For Life of America is partnering with Students for Life of America in Philadelphia, PA, and Akron, OH at a rally tomorrow (Friday, July 9th 11am) to urge lawmakers to save the bipartisan and longstanding Hyde Amendment that has been in effect since 1976. DFLA is also urging members of Congress to sign the #SaveHyde Pledge at dozens of sites of Democratic lawmakers who have previously supported Hyde or have identified themselves as Pro-Life Democrats. They will be at the offices of Brendan Boyle in Philadelphia,...

07 January 2021. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

DFLA Statement on the Riot at the Capitol

Uniting our Nation January 7, 2021 STATEMENT OF KRISTEN DAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEMOCRATS FOR LIFE OF AMERICA Yesterday, protesters stormed and occupied the United States Capitol, attempting to sabotage the Congressional deliberation on the Presidential election process. This disgraceful action was the culmination of weeks and weeks of provocation and false claims that undermined the November election results. Democrats for Life of America condemns and deplores, without exception or reservation, any attempt to overturn or undermine a free and fair election, thereby subverting the majority of the American people’s will.

10 December 2020. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Democrats For Life of America Opposes Xavier Becerra for HHS Secretary

FAIRFAX VA, December 10, 2020 - Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) strongly opposes the nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for HHS Secretary because of his divisive and extreme position on abortion. “We need someone to lead HHS who values life at all stages,” said Kristen Day, Executive Director, Democrats For Life of America. “The nomination of an unqualified state AG serves the purpose of appeasing the abortion cultural warriors in the Democratic Party. However, It runs counter to the Biden Administration’s stated goal of healing divisions in the United States.” The Attorney General is best known for his radical pro-abortion agenda including: Initiating...

07 November 2020. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

President-Elect Joe Biden Win Is Not A Mandate For Public Funding of Abortion or Overturning Roe

Press Release President-Elect Joe Biden Win Is Not A Mandate For Public Funding of Abortion or Overturning Roe DFLA Celebrates Pro-Life Democratic Victories Across the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC, November 7, 2020 - Democrats for Life of America (DFLA) congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their victory. However, the close results in important battleground states, especially among voters with strong faith convictions, reflected the great unease felt by many staunch pro-life Democrats. “President-elect Biden’s win is by no means a mandate to embrace extreme abortion policy, like eliminating abortion regulations or...

20 September 2020. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Democrats For Life Challenge Joe Biden and Democratic Party In Full Page New York Times Ad

Kristen Day: “If the Democratic Party cares about defeating President Trump in November, it should reject abortion extremism” FAIRFAX, VA - Democrats For Life Of America today sent a strong message to the Joe Biden campaign and Democratic Party through a full page ad in the New York Times, challenging the party’s extreme drift on abortion. The full page ad includes a letter to the Democratic National Committee signed by more than 100 current and former elected Democrats urging Joe Biden and the Party to moderate its position on abortion. CLICK HERE to see the full page ad printed in the New York Times. CLICK HERE to read the letter, which was first sent to the Democratic National Committee...