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.[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]
Members of Congress
- Jason Altmire, Representative of Pennsylvania's 4th district[7]
- Robert Marion Berry, Representative of Arkansas' first district[8]
- Dan Boren, Representative of Oklahoma's 2nd district[9][8][7]
- Madeleine Bordallo, delegate from Guam (non-voting)[7]
- Jerry Costello, Representative of Illinois' 12th district[9][8][7]
- Joe Donnelly, Representative of Indiana's 2nd district[10][8][7]
- Michael Doyle, Representative of Pennsylvania's 14th district[8]
- Tim Holden, Representative of Pennsylvania's 17th district[9][8][7]
- Marcy Kaptur, Representative of Ohio's 9th district[9][7]
- Dale Kildee, Representative of Michigan's 5th district[8][7]
- James Langevin, Representative of Rhode Island's 2nd district[8]
- Dan Lipinski, Representative of Illinois' 3rd district[8][7]
- Stephen Lynch, Representative of Massachusett's 9th district[8]
- Mike McIntyre, Representative of North Carolina's 7th district[9][8][7]
- Mike Michaud, Representative of Maine's 2nd district[8] (Questionable voting record since.)
- Collin Peterson, Representative of Minnesota's 7th district[9][8][7]
- Nick Rahall, Representative of West Virginia's 3rd district[8][7]
- Tim Ryan, Representative of Ohio's 17th district[8]
- Heath Shuler, Representative of North Carolina's 11th district[9][7]
- Bob Casey, Jr., Senator of Pennsylvania[9][8]
- Mary Landrieu, Senator of Louisiana
- Ben Nelson, Senator from Nebraska[8]
Past Members of Congress
- Bobby Bright, Representative of Alabama's 2nd district[9]
- Don Cazayoux, Representative of Louisiana's 6th district[2][8]
- Travis Childers, Representative of Mississippi's 1st district[9]
- Henry Cuellar, Representative of Texas' 8th district[8]
- Kathy Dahlkemper, Representative of Pennsylvania's 3rd district[9]
- Lincoln Davis, Representative of Tennessee's 4th district[9][8][7]
- Steve Driehaus, Representative of Ohio's 1st district[9]
- Brad Ellsworth, Representative of Indiana's 8th district[7]
- Chris John, Representative of Louisiana's 7th district[8]
- Paul Kanjorski, Representative of Pennsylvania's 11th district[9][8][7]
- Jim Marshall, Representative of Georgia's 8th district[8][7]
- Michael McMahon, Representative of New York's 13th district[8]
- Mike McNulty, Representative of New York's 23rd district[8]
- Charlie Melancon, Representative of Louisiana's 3rd district[9][7]
- Alan Mollohan, Representative of West Virginia's 1st district[8][7]
- John Murtha, Representative of Pennsylvania's 12th district[9][7]
- Jim Oberstar, Representative of Minnesota's 8th district[9][8][7]
- Solomon Ortiz, Representative of Texas' 27th district[9][8]
- Ike Skelton, Representative of Missouri's 4th district[8][7]
- Bart Stupak, Representative of Michigan's 1st district[9][7]
- Gene Taylor, Representative of Mississippi's 4th district[9][8][7]
- Charles Wilson, Representative of Ohio's 6th district[7]
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
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Consistent Life. Member Organizations. http://www.consistent-life.org/members.html.
- ↑ Consistent Life. About Us. http://www.consistent-life.org/.
- ↑ Consistent Life. Ethic Speakers. http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962
- ↑ Samuel, B. (2007, June 20). Bill Samuel's Web Journal. Consistent Life Ethic Remarks to DFLA. http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 (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
- ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 8.21 8.22 8.23 8.24 8.25 8.26 8.27 8.28 8.29 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
- ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 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
- ↑ Ritchey, E. (2010, February 24). DFLA at the 2010 March for Life in Washington, D.C. 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