Press Releases and Statements

20 November 2018. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

The 'whole life' position includes the right to life for the pre-born

**The following appeared in The Hill by Kristen Day The “whole life” ethic is the heart of the pro-life Democratic message. We advocate a “pro-life for the whole life” position. This means that human life — with inherent dignity — begins in the womb and doesn't end until natural death. It is a consistent position and there are no gray areas. However, abortion-rights advocates are distorting the “whole life” language, offering excuses for not including life in the womb under the whole-life umbrella. It is a deliberate attempt to mislead and it cannot be permitted. The whole-life ethic does not make exceptions for abortion. Being “whole life” means advocating for justice...

23 August 2018. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Michigan Pro-Life Democrats Succeed in Opening the Big Tent to Pro-life Voters National Party Also Opens the Door

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristen Day - (703) 424-6663 August 23, 2018 Washington, D.C.: Several counties in Michigan passed conscience language to include pro-life voters in the Democratic Party. Although conscience language did not make the final version of the Michigan Democratic platform, pro-life Democrats will be involved in the convention this weekend and are working toward forming a...

23 August 2018. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Watch as Kristen Day Talks About the Importance of Pro-life Democrats!

Watch the current interview with executive director Kristen Day on Newsy by clicking here.

12 August 2018. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Missouri Party Chairman Closes Door on Pro-Life Democrats - Eliminates Inclusive “Big Tent” Language Approved By Platform Committee

There is an important election coming up that will determine the balance of the U.S. Senate and the future of the U.S. Supreme Court. The election could also determine whether or not there will be impeachment efforts to rid the White House of Donald Trump. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) is in a very close battle, and all Democrats would like to see her continue her tenure in the U.S. Senate. Missouri Party Chairman Stephen Webber thinks that the best way to support Senator McCaskill and other Democrats in Missouri is to create an unnecessary battle over abortion. A few weeks ago, there was a meeting to amend the Missouri Democratic Party platform. A vote took place, and the amendment...

07 August 2018. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

If you deny your own employees the right to collective bargaining, are you a real Democrat?

As a pro-life Democrat, I am used to hearing a constant criticism, as annoying as it is untrue,“You’re not a real Democrat.” Although no one said this to me when I began working in politics, it passes for the majority view among party elites today. While it’s true that I wholeheartedly believe that the Democratic Party should welcome and affirm people who are reluctant to celebrate abortion, I consistently list the issues that have historically united Democrats: taxes, environmental protection, immigration, health care, and labor. The party loyalty of Planned Parenthood — our nation’s largest abortion-provider — has never been questioned, even in the face of its recent strident resistance...