Press Releases and Statements

Democrats For Life Praises Ahmaud Arbery Verdict

24 November 2021. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Harriet Bradley, Director of African American Outreach As I watched the verdict in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery and heard the word "guilty," I immediately cried and said, “Thank you, Jesus.” When the jury was selected, and there was only one African American person on the jury, I had my doubts that this jury would render a guilty verdict. But this jury saw the evidence and ruled Ahmaud Arbery's life was taken by murder. I believe they saw the value of a life. A life was taken. We at Democrats For Life of America applaud this jury for rendering this verdict. We fight for the life of a person from the womb to the tomb. We value life. I believe this...

Democrats For Life Demands Meeting with DNC Party Chair After Devastating Losses in Virginia

19 November 2021. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Washington, D.C.–Democrats For Life of America sent a letter to DNC Chairman Jamie Harrison today on behalf of elected pro-life Democrats and pro-life Democratic activists to request a meeting. “I first requested a meeting last March so Chairman Harrison could gain a better understanding of what motivates pro-life democratic voters,” said Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats For Life of America. “Pro-life Democrats who win in red and purple districts would be able to provide valuable insight to the new Chairman. He has not responded to multiple requests.” The Democratic National Committee (DNC) refused to set up a meeting with representatives from Democrats For Life and the elected...

DFLA Statement on House Passage of BBB

19 November 2021. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

By Sophie Trist This morning, the House passed President Biden's $1.75 trillion Build Back Better human infrastructure plan. There's much to applaud in this bill. It invests in working parents and young children by providing free preschool and extending the $3,600 yearly child tax credit, which experts estimate could cut child poverty in half. It makes historical investments in environmental justice and humanizing immigration reform, and it invests in healthcare by lowering prescription drug costs and increasing support for people with disabilities and the home care workers who assist them in living with dignity and autonomy. However, the Build Back Better plan does not...