Category Archives: Governor Jerry Brown

NDY Denounces Governor’s Decision on Assisted Suicide Bill

October 5, 2015aid in dying, assisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry Brown, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry BrownDiane Coleman

Today, NDY was devastated and disgusted to learn that California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the assisted suicide bill that proponents rammed through a “special” session of the legislature convened to address the state’s Medicaid budget. Governor Brown’s message accompanying his action states that he “carefully read” materials from opponents such as “those who … Continue reading NDY Denounces Governor’s Decision on Assisted Suicide Bill →

Autistic Self Advocacy Network Sends Powerful Letter To Governor Jerry Brown

September 30, 2015"death with dignity", assisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry Brown, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry BrownDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: The California assisted suicide bill hit Governor Brown’s desk last Friday, which means that he has until Wednesday, October 7th to decide whether to veto it. Please add your message to the many others who are urging him to veto this discriminatory and dangerous legislation. For information on how to send a letter, … Continue reading Autistic Self Advocacy Network Sends Powerful Letter To Governor Jerry Brown →

NDY’s Letter to Governor Jerry Brown Urging Veto of Assisted Suicide Bill

September 22, 2015assisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, ed roberts, Governor Jerry Brown, medical discrimination, Not Dead Yet, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, disability rights, Governor Jerry Brown, Not Dead YetDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: NDY’s letter to Governor Brown enclosed a 1976 image of the Governor, during his previous stint as Governor of California, appointing Ed Roberts, considered the “father of independent living”, to head up the California rehabilitation agency.] September 21, 2015 Governor Jerry Brown c/o State Capitol, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Governor Brown: Even … Continue reading NDY’s Letter to Governor Jerry Brown Urging Veto of Assisted Suicide Bill →

Disability Activist Jean Stewart’s Letter to Governor Brown

September 21, 2015assisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry Brown, Jean Stewart, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry BrownDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: Jean Stewart is a long time disability activist, one of the earliest members of ADAPT and other social justice efforts that include civil disobedience, and author of the acclaimed book, The Body’s Memory. She is one of those who, over two decades ago, urged the formation of an organization like Not Dead Yet.] Dear … Continue reading Disability Activist Jean Stewart’s Letter to Governor Brown →