Press Releases and Statements

DFLA Responds to Sen. Klobuchar’s Remarks about Pro-Life Members of Democratic Party

09 December 2021. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Urges Action to Follow Words About the Big Tent By Jess Meeth, National Communications Director On Sunday, December 5th, 2021, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) discussed our country’s current debate over abortion–and specifically the place of pro-life Democrats in her party–in an interview with Meet the Press. During the interview, a clip from a February 11, 2020 ABC interview with Sen. Klobuchar was replayed in which she says, “I believe we’re a big tent Party. And there are pro-life Democrats. And they are a part of our Party. And I think we need to build a big tent. I think we need to bring people in instead of shutting them out.” Sen. Klobuchar proceeds to tell Chuck...

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...