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Video: NDY’s John Kelly Debates C&C’s Dan Diaz on Greater Boston

May 6, 2022"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, better dead than disabled, debate, end-of-life options bills, john kelly, media, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughtsassisted suicide, John Kelly, Massachusetts, media, medical aid in dying, videoDiane Coleman

From WGBH, Boston’s PBS station: “Proponents of medical aid in dying, also known as physician-assisted suicide, say it can offer a peaceful death to those who are terminally ill. Critics say the process is unfairly stacked against people with disabilities. The two sides debated with Liz Neisloss on Greater Boston.” An article samples quotes from the … Continue reading Video: NDY’s John Kelly Debates C&C’s Dan Diaz on Greater Boston →

ASAN Responds to GOP Debate on Vaccines: Not Better Off Dead Than Disabled

September 17, 2015autism, autistic activists, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, better dead than disabled, debate, Our News & Commentary BlogAutism, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, GOP DebateDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: This awesomely strong and timely Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s response to the GOP debate remarks on autism and vaccines is reprinted with permission.] ASAN Statement on GOP Primary Debate Comments on Autism and Vaccination September 16, 2015 Despite a wealth of scientific evidence debunking any link between autism and vaccinations, tonight’s Republican primary … Continue reading ASAN Responds to GOP Debate on Vaccines: Not Better Off Dead Than Disabled →