Press Releases and Statements

For pro-life Mississippians, there’s only one choice in November

26 October 2023. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

By Kristen Day, Executive Director, Democrats For Life To me, it's simple — for every pro-life Mississippian, there's only one choice in the November 7 gubernatorial election: Brandon Presley. As a Christian, a pro-life advocate, and a Democrat — in that order — my convictions on the sanctity of life are deeply personal. For years, I've been known for challenging my party's orthodoxy on abortion on demand, often at odds with Presidents Biden and Obama, the DNC and Washington Democrats. It's a sometimes lonely position, but I firmly believe it's the right path. As a mother, my pro-life convictions are deeply personal. I know the incredible joy and love that a child can bring into one's...

DEMOCRATS URGE EEOC TO WITHDRAW THE PROPOSED RULE THAT REDEFINES TERMS TO INCLUDE ABORTION

13 October 2023. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Fairfax, Virginia, October 12, 2023 – Democrats For Life submitted comments on the proposed rule on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to remain true to the legislative intent. The proposed rule redefines “related medical conditions” within the PWFA to include “birth control...or having or choosing not to have an abortion, among other conditions.” “The law has nothing to do with abortion and everything to do with providing pregnant women in the workforce necessary accommodations,” said Kristen Day, executive director of Democrats For Life of America. “The EEOC should not be redefining terms and causing a distraction by deviating from...

Democrats Urge Governor to Preserve Program to Help Pregnant Homeless Women

18 May 2023. Posted in Press Releases and Statements.

Fairfax, Virginia, May 9, 2023 - Governor Katie Hobbs indicated that she will line-item veto two measures supporting pregnant and parenting families. Democrats For Life urges the governor to fully fund and protect these valuable programs. The Family Health Pilot Program and the Homeless Pregnant Women Services program provide invaluable assistance to Arizona families. “Pregnant women face many challenges only exacerbated when faced with homelessness and financial insecurity,” said Kristen Day, Executive Director of Democrats For Life. “The programs the Governor has threatened to line-item veto provides essential resources and support.” The new budget commendably funds health care and includes...