Category Archives: advocacy

Canada: Woman Goes on Hunger Strike After Being Denied Basic Care – Help Needed

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Yesterday, I checked the blog ballastexistenz (which I do about once a week) and found an urgent plea from Amanda Baggs regarding a friend in dire straits. The urgent plea dealt with a friend, living in Sudbury, Ontario. Minna Mettinen-Kekalainen is 42 years old. She has aspergers and ALS. She needs daily care and support … Continue reading Canada: Woman Goes on Hunger Strike After Being Denied Basic Care – Help Needed →

UK: Disability Campaigners Press For Law Enforcement on Assisted Suicides

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As readers of this blog and others covering similar issues will know, there has been a lot of intense media attention and promotion on assisted suicide in the U.K. In spite of “right to die” advocates’ claims of a narrow agenda, the media circus hasn’t been limited to people in the last stages of a … Continue reading UK: Disability Campaigners Press For Law Enforcement on Assisted Suicides →

Washington State Voters Pass Assisted Suicide Referendum

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Most people who check this blog out will already know that Washington State’s referendum (I-1000) to legalize assisted suicide passed. There are lots of reasons that this happened – a popular ex-governor with lots of money adopted passage as a personal cause, out-of-state money from PACs and individual supporters came in staggering amounts. The key … Continue reading Washington State Voters Pass Assisted Suicide Referendum →

Actor/Activist Martin Sheen Voices Opposition to Assisted Suicide in Washington State

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The Coalition Against Assisted Suicide has started an advertising campaign featuring actor/activist Martin Sheen. Sheen alerts voters to the problems with Initiative 1000 (I-1000) in a powerful radio spot. Known for his support and involvement in progressive causes off-camera, Sheen explained his desire to make this statement in a press release from the Coalition: “I … Continue reading Actor/Activist Martin Sheen Voices Opposition to Assisted Suicide in Washington State →

Additional Sources of Information and Coverage on ADAPT and DUH City

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I wanted to point out a few specific links on the DUH City website as great resources for anyone wanting to see/read/access further coverage of ADAPT’s activities in DC. First, there’s a list of links to participants in the ADAPT Blogswarm, each giving their take on the happenings in DC. (this blog isn’t on the … Continue reading Additional Sources of Information and Coverage on ADAPT and DUH City →