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01 February 2022. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

DFLA Calls on DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison to Resign

Refusal to Include Pro-Life Democrats in Big Tent Cited as Key Reason Tuesday, February 1, 2022 – Democrats for Life of America (DLFA) calls on Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Jaime Harrison to resign. He has refused to meet with pro-life Democratic elected officials and party activists. “Today marks 10 months and 20 days of DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison refusing to meet,” said Jess Meeth, Communications Director of DFLA. “With Democrats facing challenging mid-term elections, now is not the time to exclude and allienate Democratic allies.” On March 12 at 10:48 AM, DFLA requested a meeting with Harrison. DFLA continued to follow-up at least once a month with no commitment...

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11 January 2022. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Busboys and Poets Shuns and Shuts Out Democrats for Life

Tuesday, January 11, Washington D.C — Democrats for Life of America (DFLA) has been planning for several months with Busboys and Poets to host their annual March for Life Breakfast at the chain’s K-street location in Washington D.C. Today, Busboys and Poets e-mailed DFLA to inform them that the venue was canceled because “guests have reached out about the nature and tenor of the event.” The final decision came after DFLA’s Executive Director, Kristen Day, spoke with one of the restaurant’s managers. “The Catering Director mentioned to me that Planned Parenthood holds events at the venue which I did not think was relevant to the conversation,” said Kristen. “Clearly, Busboys and Poets caved...

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07 January 2022. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

PRO-LIFE AND PRO-CHOICE ADVOCATES OPPOSE LAST-MINUTE NEW JERSEY ABORTION BILL

Legislators Should Seek Equity for Pregnancy Outcomes Trenton, NJ, January 7, 2022 - Democrats for Life of America (DFLA) urges New Jersey legislators to oppose a last-ditch effort to pass an abortion expansion bill before the session ends Tuesday. DFLA urges common ground solutions to address the inequity of pregnancy outcomes in the state. “With abortion-rights advocates recognizing the inequities for women when it comes to unplanned pregnancies, I see an opportunity for a more positive and common ground solution than this bill,” said Kristen Day, Executive Director for Democrats for Life. “The legislature should table this legislation and make a concerted effort to work with...

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06 January 2022. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

DFLA Statement on the Anniversary of January 6th

January 6, 2022 By Jess Meeth, National Communications Director One year ago at around 2:30 PM outside the Capitol, rioters climbed the walls and pushed past barriers outside the building. Mobs of Trump supporters gained entry inside after storming past police, with some smashing windows, beating others, and institaging other acts of violence. Many wore MAGA hats and shouted and chanted disturbing words and slurs. Police began to evacuate lawmakers and staff present for the Electoral College vote. On their way out, staffers grabbed the boxes of ballots to take them to safety. Police were able to clear the rioters from the Senate floor around 3:26 PM. And at 3:36 PM, Trump finally...

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10 December 2021. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

DFLA Press Release on Supreme Court Ruling in Texas Case

Washington, D.C.-- Democrats for Life of America (DFLA) welcomes the Supreme Court ruling today allowing the Texas Heartbeat Law to continue in effect. This law has saved preborn lives and will continue to do so. “We are grateful that this law will continue saving lives while the legal challenges against it wind their way through the lower courts,” said Kristen Day, Executive Director of DFLA. The latest poll indicated that the heartbeat law is popular in Texas, supported by a 55% majority. 33% of Texas Democrats surveyed said abortion should not be legal after 6 weeks of pregnancy, or that it should only be legal after 6 weeks of pregnancy in cases of rape or incest, or to save...