The controversy surrounding abortion is one of the many political subjects that help to determine a person’s political standing. Therefore, the term “Pro-Life Democrat” is not contradictory because the issue of abortion is one piece of the entire political spectrum. There are many other issues that factor into whether or not someone is a "Democrat."
As Pro-Life Democrats, we continue to support and listen to all of those who are not given a voice, including that of the unborn. Marginalized groups of America, such as women, the LGBTQ community, and immigrants, are all given support through the hard work of Democrats. As Democrats, we not only support human rights and social equality, but also economic reform. We support the use of New Deal programs which strengthen the struggling middle class of America, making it possible for the average American to…show more content… By doing so, we take away the necessity of an abortion for economic reasons and work to support the mother and her future family.
You do not have to support abortion to be a Democrat. We strongly support the accessibility of comprehensive sexual education, quality healthcare, and contraception for every American, no matter their social class. This is one of the main goals of the Democratic Party. The absolute right to an abortion is not, nor should it be. By giving individuals better resources, people would be able to gain control their own bodies, as well as their futures.
Instead of deserting an expecting mother without any form of assistance to help raise her child, we work to setup the family to succeed instead of fail. It is impossible for a single mother to raise a child while working full time for a minimum wage job. This is why we support legislation to help families become economically stable even after having a