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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."<ref name=aboutus>Democrats For Life of America. About Us. http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=49</ref> | {{subpages}} | ||
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Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) is a sub-group of the [[U.S. Democratic Party|Democratic Party]] in U.S. politics, which describes itself as "the preeminent national organization for pro-life Democrats."<ref name=aboutus>Democrats For Life of America. About Us. http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=49</ref> | |||
== Beliefs == | == Beliefs == | ||
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".<ref name=aboutus /> | 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".<ref name=aboutus /> | ||
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, | 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."<ref name=aboutus /> | ||
=== Consistent Life Ethic === | === Consistent Life Ethic === | ||
DFLA considers itself a member of the organization, Consistent Life, previously known as the Seamless Garment Network.<ref name=doncaz>Day, K. (2008, April 22). DFLA Endorses Don Cazayoux in Special Election. http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=348&catid=25&Itemid=223</ref><ref>Consistent Life. Member Organizations. http://www.consistent-life.org/members.html.</ref> Consistent Life considers 'pro-life' to indicate not only opposition to abortion and euthanasia but also to war, the death penalty, poverty, and racism.<ref>Consistent Life. About Us. http://www.consistent-life.org/.</ref> In 2007, the president of Consistent Life, Bill Samuel,<ref>Consistent Life. Ethic Speakers. http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962</ref> was chosen to be the lead speaker for DFLA's annual conference.<ref>Samuel, B. (2007, June 20). Bill Samuel's Web Journal. Consistent Life Ethic Remarks to DFLA. http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962</ref> | DFLA considers itself a member of the organization, [[Consistent Life]], previously known as the Seamless Garment Network.<ref name=doncaz>Day, K. (2008, April 22). DFLA Endorses Don Cazayoux in Special Election. http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=348&catid=25&Itemid=223</ref><ref>Consistent Life. Member Organizations. http://www.consistent-life.org/members.html.</ref> Consistent Life considers 'pro-life' to indicate not only opposition to abortion and euthanasia but also to war, the death penalty, poverty, and racism.<ref>Consistent Life. About Us. http://www.consistent-life.org/.</ref> In 2007, the president of Consistent Life, Bill Samuel,<ref>Consistent Life. Ethic Speakers. http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962</ref> was chosen to be the lead speaker for DFLA's annual conference.<ref>Samuel, B. (2007, June 20). Bill Samuel's Web Journal. Consistent Life Ethic Remarks to DFLA. http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
== Members of Congress== | == Members of Congress== | ||
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* [[Jason Altmire]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 4th district<ref name=stupaksmith> (2007, June 24). Thank You Congressman Stupak and Pro-Life Democrats. http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=256&catid=35:legislation&Itemid=225</ref><ref name=onjob>Hess, A. (2006, November 14). Democrats For Life On The Job. http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=226&catid=26&Itemid=222</ref> | * [[Jason Altmire]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 4th district<ref name=stupaksmith> (2007, June 24). Thank You Congressman Stupak and Pro-Life Democrats. http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=256&catid=35:legislation&Itemid=225</ref><ref name=onjob>Hess, A. (2006, November 14). Democrats For Life On The Job. http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=226&catid=26&Itemid=222</ref> | ||
* [[Robert Marion Berry]], Representative of Arkansas' first district<ref name=allstars>DFLA All Stars (2004, November 23). http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=699%3Adfla-at-the-2010-march-for-life-in-washington-dc-&catid=31%3Afrontpage&Itemid=1</ref><ref name=scorecard> (2004, October). House of Representatives Voting Record 2003-2004. Democrats For Life of America, Inc. http://www.democratsforlife.org/documents_etc/108thcongress-scorecard.pdf</ref> | * [[Robert Marion Berry]], Representative of Arkansas' first district<ref name=allstars>DFLA All Stars (2004, November 23). http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=699%3Adfla-at-the-2010-march-for-life-in-washington-dc-&catid=31%3Afrontpage&Itemid=1</ref><ref name=scorecard> (2004, October). House of Representatives Voting Record 2003-2004. Democrats For Life of America, Inc. http://www.democratsforlife.org/documents_etc/108thcongress-scorecard.pdf</ref> | ||
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* [[Stephen Lynch]], Representative of Massachusett's 9th district<ref name=allstars /> | * [[Stephen Lynch]], Representative of Massachusett's 9th district<ref name=allstars /> | ||
* [[Mike McIntyre]], Representative of North Carolina's 7th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Mike McIntyre]], Representative of North Carolina's 7th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
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* [[Mike Michaud]], Representative of Maine's 2nd district<ref name=allstars /> (Questionable voting record since.) | * [[Mike Michaud]], Representative of Maine's 2nd district<ref name=allstars /> (Questionable voting record since.) | ||
* [[Collin Peterson]], Representative of Minnesota's 7th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Collin Peterson]], Representative of Minnesota's 7th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
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* [[Ben Nelson]], Senator from Nebraska<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Ben Nelson]], Senator from Nebraska<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Mark Pryor]], Senator from Arkansas<ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Mark Pryor]], Senator from Arkansas<ref name=scorecard /> | ||
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=== Past Members of Congress === | === Past Members of Congress === | ||
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* [[Bobby Bright]], Representative of Alabama's 2nd district<ref name=dflaletter1 /> | * [[Bobby Bright]], Representative of Alabama's 2nd district<ref name=dflaletter1 /> | ||
* [[Chris Carney]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 10th district<ref name=onjob /> | * [[Chris Carney]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 10th district<ref name=onjob /> | ||
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* [[Chris John]], Representative of Louisiana's 7th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Chris John]], Representative of Louisiana's 7th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Paul Kanjorski]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Paul Kanjorski]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
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* [[Ken Lucas]], Representative of Kentucky's 4th district<ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Ken Lucas]], Representative of Kentucky's 4th district<ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Jim Marshall]], Representative of Georgia's 8th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Jim Marshall]], Representative of Georgia's 8th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
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* [[Gene Taylor]], Representative of Mississippi's 4th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Gene Taylor]], Representative of Mississippi's 4th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Charles Wilson]], Representative of Ohio's 6th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=onjob /> | * [[Charles Wilson]], Representative of Ohio's 6th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=onjob /> | ||
* [[John Breaux]], Senator of Louisiana<ref name=scorecard /> | * [[John Breaux]], Senator of Louisiana<ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Zell Miller]], Senator of Georgia<ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Zell Miller]], Senator of Georgia<ref name=scorecard /> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 16:24, 9 March 2011
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
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
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]
History
Members of Congress
Past Members of Congress |