Category Archives: advocacy

UK: Disability Campaigners Press For Law Enforcement on Assisted Suicides

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

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

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

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

ADAPT Visited Congress Yesterday – 50 Arrested

Yesterday, I was occupied getting action alerts out by email during the ADAPT visits to Congress. Today’s press release from ADAPT will catch everyone up on yesterday’s activities: For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 17, 2008For information Contact:Randy Alexander (901) 359-4982Marsha Katz (406) 544-9504http://www.adapt.org/http://www.duhcity.org/ 50 Arrested as ADAPT Takes Affordable, Accessible Housing Crisis to Congress Washington, D.C.—From their … Continue reading ADAPT Visited Congress Yesterday – 50 Arrested