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Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) is a sub-group of the [[U.S. Democratic Party|Democratic Party]] in U.S. politics, which describes itself as "the preeminent national organization for pro-life Democrats."<ref name=aboutus>Democrats For Life of America. | Democrats For Life of America (DFLA) is a sub-group of the [[U.S. Democratic Party|Democratic Party]] in U.S. politics, which describes itself as "the preeminent national organization for pro-life Democrats."<ref name=aboutus>Democrats For Life of America. [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=49 About Us]</ref> | ||
== Beliefs == | == Beliefs == | ||
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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]], [[slavery]], and "all other unjust acts of violence and aggression."<ref name=aboutus /> | 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]], [[slavery]], and "all other unjust acts of violence and aggression."<ref name=aboutus /> | ||
=== Consistent Life Ethic === | === Consistent Life Ethic === | ||
DFLA considers itself a member of the organization, [[Consistent Life]], previously known as the Seamless Garment Network.<ref name=doncaz>Day, K. (2008, April 22). | DFLA considers itself a member of the organization, [[Consistent Life]], previously known as the Seamless Garment Network.<ref name=doncaz>Day, K. (2008, April 22). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=348&catid=25&Itemid=223 DFLA Endorses Don Cazayoux in Special Election]. </ref><ref>Consistent Life. [http://www.consistent-life.org/members.html Member Organizations].</ref> Consistent Life considers 'pro-life' to indicate not only opposition to abortion and euthanasia but also to war, the death penalty, poverty, and racism.<ref>Consistent Life. About Us. http://www.consistent-life.org/.</ref> In 2007, the president of Consistent Life, Bill Samuel,<ref>Consistent Life. [http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962 Ethic Speakers].</ref> was chosen to be the lead speaker for DFLA's annual conference.<ref>Samuel, B. (2007, June 20). Bill Samuel's Web Journal. [http://wsamuel.bravejournal.com/entry/22962 Consistent Life Ethic Remarks to DFLA].</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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* [[Jason Altmire]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 4th district<ref name=stupaksmith> (2007, June 24). | * [[Jason Altmire]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 4th district<ref name=stupaksmith> (2007, June 24). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=256&catid=35:legislation&Itemid=225 Thank You Congressman Stupak and Pro-Life Democrats].</ref><ref name=onjob>Hess, A. (2006, November 14). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=226&catid=26&Itemid=222 Democrats For Life On The Job].</ref> | ||
* [[Robert Marion Berry]], Representative of Arkansas' first district<ref name=allstars> | * [[Robert Marion Berry]], Representative of Arkansas' first district<ref name=allstars>[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 DFLA All Stars] (2004, November 23).</ref><ref name=scorecard> (2004, October). [http://www.democratsforlife.org/documents_etc/108thcongress-scorecard.pdf House of Representatives Voting Record 2003-2004]. Democrats For Life of America, Inc.</ref> | ||
* [[Dan Boren]], Representative of Oklahoma's 2nd district<ref name=dflaletter1>Offner, O. | * [[Dan Boren]], Representative of Oklahoma's 2nd district<ref name=dflaletter1>Offner, O. [http://townhall.com/tipsheet/oliviaoffner/2009/07/02/pro-life_democrats_warn_pelosi_over_health_care_bill Pro-life Democrats Warn Pelosi over Health Care Bill].</ref><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /> | ||
* [[Madeleine Bordallo]], delegate from Guam (non-voting)<ref name=stupaksmith /> | * [[Madeleine Bordallo]], delegate from Guam (non-voting)<ref name=stupaksmith /> | ||
* [[Jerry Costello]], Representative of Illinois' 12th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Jerry Costello]], Representative of Illinois' 12th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Joe Donnelly]], Representative of Indiana's 2nd district<ref>Ritchey, E. (2010, February 24). | * [[Joe Donnelly]], Representative of Indiana's 2nd district<ref>Ritchey, E. (2010, February 24). [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 DFLA at the 2010 March for Life in Washington, D.C.]</ref><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=onjob /> | ||
* [[Michael Doyle]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 14th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Michael Doyle]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 14th district<ref name=allstars /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
* [[Tim Holden]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 17th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | * [[Tim Holden]], Representative of Pennsylvania's 17th district<ref name=dflaletter1 /><ref name=allstars /><ref name=stupaksmith /><ref name=scorecard /> | ||
Revision as of 17:12, 9 March 2011
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, slavery, 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]
History
Members of Congress
Past Members of Congress
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