Press Releases and Statements

Representative Treneé McGee Wins Primary & Whole Life Leadership Award

10 August 2022. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

(West Haven, Connecticut) – Democrats for Life of America (DFLA) congratulates Connecticut Representative Treneé McGee for winning her primary election for the 116th House District seat on Tuesday night. “Representative McGee is a fierce pro-life Democrat who is leaving her mark in Connecticut and beyond,” said Kristen Day, Executive Director of DFLA. “Representative McGee embodies and exemplifies Whole Life leadership in her community. She fights for all people, especially people of color, from the womb to the tomb,” Day continued. “As a Representative for the Connecticut House, Ms. McGee addresses inequalities and inequities and provides support...

Democrats For Life of America Celebrates Supreme Court Overturning Roe

24 June 2022. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Looks to Brighter Future Washington, D.C.--Democrats for Life of America (DFLA) celebrates today’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. With the overturning of the legal regime fabricated in Roe vs. Wade, Doe vs. Bolton, and Planned Parenthood vs. Casey, DFLA welcomes a brighter day for all women, their preborn children, and our treasured democracy. “DFLA will continue advocating and fighting for a better future.” Ms. Monica Sparks, President of DFLA, asked, “How can we utilize this decision as a springboard to build equitable futures and foundations in marginalized areas? DFLA calls on the Democratic Party to listen to the...

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Democrats for Life Meets with Irish Pro-Life Parliamentarian

22 June 2022. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, Democrats for Life of America (DFLA) and Irish Pro-Life USA met with Peadar Tóibín, TD (Teachta Dála). Mr. Tóibín serves in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish Parliament. The two groups and Mr. Tóibín discussed how the Human Right to life can be strengthened both in Ireland and in the United States. Mr. Tóibín said of the meeting, “I am grateful for the opportunity to have met with like-minded friends in Washington D.C. Key to our political objectives is the fact that we all live under the same sky and that we are responsible for one another, no matter how small, weak or vulnerable a person...