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Democrats for Life
President Biden’s pick for Vatican ambassador: former Sen. Joe Donnelly
by Kevin J. Jones Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 8, 2021 / 15:04 pm Former U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly of Indiana is President Joe Biden’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, the White House announced on Friday. Donnelly is a Catholic and a former professor at the University of …
Louisiana’s First Lady joins Democrats for Life advisory board
By Kate Scanlon Washington D.C., Jul 17, 2021 / 15:01 pm Donna Edwards, the first lady of Louisiana, has joined the advisory board of Democrats for Life, the pro-life group announced this week. Edwards, the wife of Gov. John Bel Edwards, (D-La.) is a former teacher and mother of three. …
Pro-life Democrats appeal to Jimmy Carter to save the Hyde Amendment
Washington D.C., Mar 23, 2021 / 11:05 am MT (CNA).- The group Democrats for Life of America is appealing to former President Jimmy Carter in its effort to preserve the Hyde Amendment. The Hyde Amendment, first enacted in 1976, bars federal funding of abortions except in cases of rape or …
Democrats for Life oppose Becerra nomination
by CNA Staff CNA Staff, Feb 23, 2021 / 04:35 pm MT (CNA).- The nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary has been opposed by Democrats For Life of America, which has called for his nomination to be withdrawn. “We demand a Secretary …
‘We will not be ignored’: Pro-lifers rally at Democratic National Convention
by Matt Hadro Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 17, 2020 / 03:30 pm MT (CNA).- As the Democratic National Convention kicked off on Monday, pro-life Democrats urged their party to adopt a “whole-life” approach that supports people of all ages and races. Democrats cannot commit to fighting racism while promoting abortion …
Over 100 Democratic politicians call for platform changes to welcome pro-lifers
Washington D.C., Aug 14, 2020 / 03:49 pm MT (CNA).- More than 100 Democratic politicians have sent a letter to the party’s Platform Committee, calling for changes in the platform to accept pro-life Democrats and assure them that their view will be respected. “In the U.S., pro-life Democrats have been …
‘The death of George Floyd will not be in vain’, says Democrats for Life coordinator
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 11, 2020 / 04:00 pm MT (CNA).- The Georgia state coordinator for Democrats for Life of America has called for renewed solidarity in the pro-life cause, following the death of George Floyd. Rev. Harriet Bradley said Wednesday that national and international protests over …