Democrats For Life of America
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, human trafficking, 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.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag was chosen to be the lead speaker for DFLA's annual conference.[2]
Members of Congress
- Dan Boren, Representative of Oklahoma's 2nd district[3]
- Jerry Costello, Representative of Illinois' 12th district[3]
- Tim Holden, Representative of Pennsylvania's 17th district[3]
- Marcy Kaptur, Representative of Ohio's 9th district[3]
- Mike McIntyre, Representative of North Carolina's 7th district[3]
- Collin Peterson, Representative of Minnesota's 7th district[3]
- Heath Shuler, Representative of North Carolina's 11th district[3]
- Mary Landrieu, Senator of Louisiana
Past Members of Congress
- Bobby Bright, Representative of Alabama's 2nd district[3]
- Don Cazayoux, Representative of Louisiana's 6th district[4]
- Travis Childers, Representative of Mississippi's 1st district[3]
- Kathy Dahlkemper, Representative of Pennsylvania's 3rd district[3]
- Lincoln Davis, Representative of Tennessee's 4th district[3]
- Steve Driehaus, Representative of Ohio's 1st district[3]
- Paul Kanjorski, Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district[3]
- Charlie Melancon, Representative of Louisiana's 3rd district[3]
- John Murtha, Representative of Pennsylvania's 12th district[3]
- Jim Oberstar, Representative of Minnesota's 8th district[3]
- Solomon Ortiz, Representative of Texas' 27th district[3]
- Bart Stupak, Representative of Michigan's 1st district[3]
- Gene Taylor, Representative of Mississippi's 4th district[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Democrats For Life of America. About Us. http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=49
- ↑ Samuel, B. (2007, June 20). Bill Samuel's Web Journal. Consistent Life Ethic Remarks to DFLA. http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 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
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