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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>
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Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) is a sub-group of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|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. [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=49 About Us]</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, human trafficking, and "all other unjust acts of violence and aggression."<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]], [[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>Consistent Life. Member Organizations. http://www.consistent-life.org/members.html.
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). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=348&catid=25&Itemid=223 DFLA Endorses Don Cazayoux in Special Election]. </ref><ref>Consistent Life. [http://www.consistent-life.org/members.html Member Organizations].</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. [http://www.consistent-life.org/ About Us].</ref> In 2007, the president of Consistent Life, Bill Samuel,<ref>Consistent Life. [http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962 Ethic Speakers].</ref> was chosen to be the lead speaker for DFLA's annual conference.<ref>Samuel, B. (2007, June 20). Bill Samuel's Web Journal. [http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962 Consistent Life Ethic Remarks to DFLA].</ref> Carol Crossed, the 2003 Director of DFLA, was previously the Executive Director of the Consistent Life Network.<ref>Lally, J. (2003, August 26). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=25&Itemid=223&limitstart=30 Women's Equity Day].</ref> 
 
== History ==
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>
Founded in 1999,<ref>Day, K. (2003, June 3). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=25&Itemid=223&limitstart=30 DFLA Praises Democrats Who Supported the Partial Birth Abortion Ban].</ref> DFLA sought to coordinate the efforts of pro-life Democrats, describing itself as "the only viable national organization for pro-life members of the Democratic party". In 2002, it hired [[Kristen Day]] as its first Executive Director, and created a new national office in Washington D.C.<ref>Day, K. (2002, June 7). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=25&Itemid=223&limitstart=35 Democrats For Life of America, Hiring First Executive Director, Pledges to Revive Pro-Life Movement].</ref> In 2003, the organization joined the national [[March For Life]].<ref>Day, K. (2003, January 18). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=25&Itemid=223&limitstart=30Pro-Life Democrats To Join March For Life].</ref>


== Members of Congress==  
== Members of Congress==  
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* [[Jason Altmire]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 4th district<ref name=stupaksmith> (2007, June 24). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=256&catid=35:legislation&Itemid=225 Thank You Congressman Stupak and Pro-Life Democrats].</ref><ref name=onjob>Hess, A. (2006, November 14). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=226&catid=26&Itemid=222 Democrats For Life On The Job].</ref>
* [[Robert Marion Berry]], Representative of Arkansas' first district<ref name=allstars>[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 DFLA All Stars] (2004, November 23).</ref><ref name=scorecard> (2004, October). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/documents_etc/108thcongress-scorecard.pdf House of Representatives Voting Record 2003-2004]. Democrats For Life of America, Inc.</ref>
* [[Dan Boren]], Representative of Oklahoma's 2nd district<ref name=dflaletter1>Offner, O. [http://townhall.com/tipsheet/oliviaoffner/2009/07/02/pro-life_democrats_warn_pelosi_over_health_care_bill Pro-life Democrats Warn Pelosi over Health Care Bill].</ref><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith />
* [[Madeleine Bordallo]], delegate from Guam (non-voting)<ref name=stupaksmith />
* [[Jerry Costello]], Representative of Illinois' 12th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[Joe Donnelly]], Representative of Indiana's 2nd district<ref>Ritchey, E. (2010, February 24). [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 DFLA at the 2010 March for Life in Washington, D.C.]</ref><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=onjob />
* [[Michael Doyle]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 14th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[Tim Holden]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 17th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[Marcy Kaptur]], Representative of Ohio's 9th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=stupaksmith />
* [[Dale Kildee]], Representative of Michigan's 5th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[James Langevin]], Representative of Rhode Island's 2nd district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />
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* [[Dan Lipinski]], Representative of Illinois' 3rd district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[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 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 />
* [[Nick Rahall]], Representative of West Virginia's 3rd district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[Tim Ryan]], Representative of Ohio's 17th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[Heath Shuler]], Representative of North Carolina's 11th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=onjob />


* [[Dan Boren]], Representative of Oklahoma's 2nd district<ref name=dflaletter1>Offner, O. Pro-life Democrats Warn Pelosi over Health Care Bill. http://townhall.com/tipsheet/oliviaoffner/2009/07/02/pro-life_democrats_warn_pelosi_over_health_care_bill</ref>
* [[Bob Casey, Jr.]], Senator of Pennsylvania<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars />
* [[Jerry Costello]], Representative of Illinois' 12th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Tim Holden]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 17th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Marcy Kaptur]], Representative of Ohio's 9th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Mike McIntyre]], Representative of North Carolina's 7th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Collin Peterson]], Representative of Minnesota's 7th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Heath Shuler]], Representative of North Carolina's 11th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
 
* [[Mary Landrieu]], Senator of Louisiana
* [[Mary Landrieu]], Senator of Louisiana
 
* [[Ben Nelson]], Senator from Nebraska<ref name=allstars /><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 />
* [[Don Cazayoux]], Representative of Louisiana's 6th district<ref name=doncaz />
* [[Chris Carney]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 10th district<ref name=onjob />
* [[Don Cazayoux]], Representative of Louisiana's 6th district<ref name=doncaz /><ref name=allstars />
* [[Travis Childers]], Representative of Mississippi's 1st district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Travis Childers]], Representative of Mississippi's 1st district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Henry Cuellar]], Representative of Texas' 8th district<ref name=allstars />
* [[Kathy Dahlkemper]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 3rd district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Kathy Dahlkemper]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 3rd district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Lincoln Davis]], Representative of Tennessee's 4th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Lincoln Davis]], Representative of Tennessee's 4th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[Steve Driehaus]], Representative of Ohio's 1st district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Steve Driehaus]], Representative of Ohio's 1st district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Paul Kanjorski]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Brad Ellsworth]], Representative of Indiana's 8th district<ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=onjob />
* [[Charlie Melancon]], Representative of Louisiana's 3rd district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Chris John]], Representative of Louisiana's 7th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[John Murtha]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 12th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Paul Kanjorski]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[Jim Oberstar]], Representative of Minnesota's 8th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Ken Lucas]], Representative of Kentucky's 4th district<ref name=scorecard />
* [[Solomon Ortiz]], Representative of Texas' 27th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Jim Marshall]], Representative of Georgia's 8th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[Bart Stupak]], Representative of Michigan's 1st district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [[Michael McMahon]], Representative of New York's 13th district<ref name=allstars />
* [[Gene Taylor]], Representative of Mississippi's 4th district<ref name=dflaletter1 />
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* [[Mike McNulty]], Representative of New York's 23rd district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[Charlie Melancon]], Representative of Louisiana's 3rd district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=stupaksmith />
* [[Alan Mollohan]], Representative of West Virginia's 1st district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[John Murtha]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 12th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[Jim Oberstar]], Representative of Minnesota's 8th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[Solomon Ortiz]], Representative of Texas' 27th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[Ike Skelton]], Representative of Missouri's 4th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard />
* [[Charlie Stenholm]], Representative of Texas' 17th district<ref name=scorecard />
* [[Bart Stupak]], Representative of Michigan's 1st district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><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 />
* [[John Breaux]], Senator of Louisiana<ref name=scorecard />
* [[Zell Miller]], Senator of Georgia<ref name=scorecard />
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== Political Action Committee ==
A related PAC, Democrats For Life of America PAC, is hosted by ActBlue.<ref>[http://www.actblue.com/page/democratsforlife Democrats For Life of America PAC]</ref> OpenSecrets reports the group raised $13,869 in 2010 and $5,843 in 2008.<ref>OpenSecrets. Democrats For Life of America. [http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/lookup2.php?strID=C00414219&cycle=2010 PAC Fundraising/Spending by Cycle].</ref>
==Sources==


* [[Bob Casey]], Senator of Pennsylvania<ref name=dflaletter1 />
* [http://www.democratsforlife.org Democrats For Life of America official website]
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Democrats-for-Life-of-America-DFLA/108204035866609 DFLA on Facebook]
* [http://www.actblue.com/page/democratsforlife Democrats For Life of America PAC]


==References==
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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."[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] Carol Crossed, the 2003 Director of DFLA, was previously the Executive Director of the Consistent Life Network.[7]

History

Founded in 1999,[8] DFLA sought to coordinate the efforts of pro-life Democrats, describing itself as "the only viable national organization for pro-life members of the Democratic party". In 2002, it hired Kristen Day as its first Executive Director, and created a new national office in Washington D.C.[9] In 2003, the organization joined the national March For Life.[10]

Members of Congress

Past Members of Congress

Political Action Committee

A related PAC, Democrats For Life of America PAC, is hosted by ActBlue.[17] OpenSecrets reports the group raised $13,869 in 2010 and $5,843 in 2008.[18]

Sources

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Democrats For Life of America. About Us
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Day, K. (2008, April 22). DFLA Endorses Don Cazayoux in Special Election.
  3. ↑ Consistent Life. Member Organizations.
  4. ↑ Consistent Life. About Us.
  5. ↑ Consistent Life. Ethic Speakers.
  6. ↑ Samuel, B. (2007, June 20). Bill Samuel's Web Journal. Consistent Life Ethic Remarks to DFLA.
  7. ↑ Lally, J. (2003, August 26). Women's Equity Day.
  8. ↑ Day, K. (2003, June 3). DFLA Praises Democrats Who Supported the Partial Birth Abortion Ban.
  9. ↑ Day, K. (2002, June 7). Democrats For Life of America, Hiring First Executive Director, Pledges to Revive Pro-Life Movement.
  10. ↑ Day, K. (2003, January 18). Democrats To Join March For Life.
  11. ↑ 11.00 11.01 11.02 11.03 11.04 11.05 11.06 11.07 11.08 11.09 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 11.16 11.17 11.18 11.19 11.20 11.21 11.22 11.23 11.24 (2007, June 24). Thank You Congressman Stupak and Pro-Life Democrats.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 Hess, A. (2006, November 14). Democrats For Life On The Job.
  13. ↑ 13.00 13.01 13.02 13.03 13.04 13.05 13.06 13.07 13.08 13.09 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 13.15 13.16 13.17 13.18 13.19 13.20 13.21 13.22 13.23 13.24 13.25 13.26 13.27 13.28 13.29 DFLA All Stars (2004, November 23).
  14. ↑ 14.00 14.01 14.02 14.03 14.04 14.05 14.06 14.07 14.08 14.09 14.10 14.11 14.12 14.13 14.14 14.15 14.16 14.17 14.18 14.19 14.20 14.21 14.22 14.23 14.24 14.25 14.26 14.27 14.28 (2004, October). House of Representatives Voting Record 2003-2004. Democrats For Life of America, Inc.
  15. ↑ 15.00 15.01 15.02 15.03 15.04 15.05 15.06 15.07 15.08 15.09 15.10 15.11 15.12 15.13 15.14 15.15 15.16 15.17 15.18 15.19 Offner, O. Pro-life Democrats Warn Pelosi over Health Care Bill.
  16. ↑ Ritchey, E. (2010, February 24). DFLA at the 2010 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
  17. ↑ Democrats For Life of America PAC
  18. ↑ OpenSecrets. Democrats For Life of America. PAC Fundraising/Spending by Cycle.
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