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Announcing: An Evening with Disability Justice Activist Anita Cameron

June 25, 2024ableism, activism, ADAPT, Anita Cameron, Our News & Commentary Blog, racismAnita Cameron, Disability JusticeDiane Coleman

An Evening with Anita Cameron & DisCoTec Center Launch Moderated by Damien P. Williams Thursday, June 27, 2024, 7:00-8:15 pm EDT Registration: https://bit.ly/3Rs5pk8 Anita Cameron is a disability justice activist who has been involved in social change activism and community organizing for 42 years. She’s been arrested 140 times fighting for disability rights with ADAPT … Continue reading Announcing: An Evening with Disability Justice Activist Anita Cameron →

Anita Cameron: Fight for Life and Health – Not Assisted Suicide!

June 19, 2024Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, health disparities, long term services and supports, medical discrimination, Our News & Commentary Blog, racismAnita Cameron, assisted suicide, assisted suicide expansion, medical aid in dying, medical discrimination, racial disparitiesDiane Coleman

As we in the Black community celebrate freedom, liberation, and life on Juneteenth, there is a movement afoot that will endanger the lives of the most vulnerable in our community. This dangerous movement is the push for legalization of assisted suicide, sometimes called medical assisted suicide, across the United States. Assisted suicide is when someone, … Continue reading Anita Cameron: Fight for Life and Health – Not Assisted Suicide! →

Don’t Forget: Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15, 2024abuse, ageism, aid in dying, assisted suicide, domestic violence, elder abuse, National Council On Aging, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, assisted suicide, elder abuse, World Elder Abuse Awareness DayDiane Coleman

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. According to the National Council On Aging: Approximately one in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as high as five million elders who are abused each year. One study estimated that only one in 24 cases of abuse are reported to authorities. … In almost 60% of elder … Continue reading Don’t Forget: Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day →

Boston Globe: “For assistance in dying, please press 1”

June 13, 2024"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, better dead than disabled, boston globe, john kelly, Liz Carr, Massachusetts, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughts, slippery slope, United Kingdomassisted suicide, assisted suicide expansion, Boston Globe, Liz Carr, medical aid in dying, Second ThoughtsDiane Coleman

Liz Carr’s documentary, “Better Off Dead?”, continues making a difference, serving as a wake up call about the dangers assisted suicide laws pose for people with disabilities. A Boston Globe columnist noted this week: The most chilling detail in “Better Off Dead?” a new BBC documentary by the English actress and comedian Liz Carr, is … Continue reading Boston Globe: “For assistance in dying, please press 1” →

Second Thoughts MA protest gains important news coverage

June 7, 2024aid in dying, assisted suicide, end-of-life options bills, Massachusetts, media coverage, Our News & Commentary Blog, protests, Second Thoughtsassisted suicide, Massachusetts, medical aid in dying, Second ThoughtsDiane Coleman

Second Thoughts Massachusetts led a peaceful counter demonstration at a gathering of assisted suicide proponents held at the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday, June 5th. In addition to those featured in the photo above, others who participated included Ian McIntosh and Jessica Rodgers of the Patients Rights Action Fund, Harry Weissman, Director of Advocacy for … Continue reading Second Thoughts MA protest gains important news coverage →