Press Releases and Statements

DFLA Statement on the Devastation Caused by Hurricane Ida

02 September 2021. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Democrats For Life of America sends its heartfelt condolences to everyone who has been affected by Hurricane Ida. We mourn the loss of life the storm has caused from Louisiana all the way to the Northeast. To the families and friends of the victims, we send our thoughts and prayers. To everyone who suffered displacement or damage due to the storm, we extend our solidarity. We are grateful for how swiftly the government and civil society have responded to this crisis. As both entities are necessary to respond to a challenge of this magnitude, we urge both to continue working together until all the damage from the storm has been repaired.

Monica Sparks Will Serve as DFLA's New President, First African-American President in DFLA History

19 August 2021. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Washington, DC-- Democrats For Life of America is officially announcing that Monica Sparks has been elected to serve as DFLA’s first African-American President. DFLA expresses gratitude to outgoing President Terrisa Bukovinac for her service to our organization and looks forward to Monica’s leadership. "I am honored to lead DFLA at this critical time," said Monica Sparks. “As a black woman, I sincerely appreciate that DFLA’s mission, to preserve life from womb to tomb, includes an understanding and focus on racial injustices and the needs of minority communities.” Democrats For Life believes that the role of government is to defend the weak, not...

Democrats For Life Condemns Senator Casey’s Votes to Appease Abortion Lobby

11 August 2021. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Washington D.C.- Democrats For Life of America has expressed concern and disappointment over Senator Casey’s votes against the prohibition of abortion after 20 weeks, voting against protections for down-syndrome babies, and allowing taxpayer funding of abortion. “It is a sad day. Senator Casey has officially sold his soul to the abortion lobby voting for abortion funding, killing viable preborn infants after 20 weeks, and voting to allow ending the lives of children with down syndrome,” said Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats for Life. “What would his father say?” Democrats For Life of America eagerly endorsed Bob Casey, Jr. when he ran for Senate...