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California’s 2017 Assisted Suicide Report: What Do They Have To Hide?

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The California state assisted suicide report for 2017 omitted at least one important type of data, the reasons people request lethal drugs. The reasons data is something that Oregon and Washington have reported from the beginning of their “experiments” with these extremely flawed and dangerous laws. This omission by California should raise red flags. First, the … Continue reading California’s 2017 Assisted Suicide Report: What Do They Have To Hide? →

California Assisted Suicide Law Is Denounced By Leading Disability Rights Policy Center

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[Editor’s Note: Apologies for this belated posting of an press release from our friends at DREDF regarding an important new watchdog website launched by our allies at the Patients Rights Action Fund.] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2016 CONTACTS: Marilyn Golden, Senior Policy Analyst, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) (510) 549-9339 mgolden@dredf.org CALIFORNIA ASSISTED … Continue reading California Assisted Suicide Law Is Denounced By Leading Disability Rights Policy Center →

NDY Denounces Governor’s Decision on Assisted Suicide Bill

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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

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[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 Advocate Lillibeth Navarro Speaks at Sacramento CA Rally for Veto

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A diverse group of advocates led by people with disabilities held a rally at the State Capitol in Sacramento, California on September 24th to urge Governor Jerry Brown to veto the assisted suicide bill rammed through a special session of the state legislature two weeks ago. [Photo of people with signs gathered near the stage … Continue reading NDY Advocate Lillibeth Navarro Speaks at Sacramento CA Rally for Veto →