Category Archives: assisted suicide

Two Disability Advocates Respond to Two Assisted Suicide Proponents with Disabilities

August 19, 2014assisted suicide, disability activists, letters to the editor, Marsha Katz, Montana, New Mexico, op-ed, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Letters to the Editor, MontanaDiane Coleman

On July 25, 2014, two individuals with disabilities had an op ed published in a Montana newspaper, the Missoulian, that called for a strong response from disability rights advocates, which came in the form of two great letters published in the same paper. On August 7th, a letter by a disability advocate and former wheelchair racing … Continue reading Two Disability Advocates Respond to Two Assisted Suicide Proponents with Disabilities →

Slippery Slopes, Political Realities and Comparing British Apples with American Oranges in Assisted Suicide Debate

July 16, 2014assisted suicide, euthanasia, incrementalism, Our News & Commentary Blog, Tom Shakespeare, United Kingdomassisted suicide, David Mayo, euthanasia, incremental strategies, Tom Shakespeare, United KingdomStephen Drake

On Friday, July 18, the British House of Lords will be considering Lord Falconer’s bill to legalize assisted suicide yet again. Naturally, this has resulted in a real uptick in public debate on the topic, some of which we’ll share and discuss here later. Right now, I want to focus on a strategy being used … Continue reading Slippery Slopes, Political Realities and Comparing British Apples with American Oranges in Assisted Suicide Debate →

NDY Articles and Letters Published in NJ Press Kick Butt

July 3, 2014assisted suicide, john kelly, new jersey, op-ed, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Diane Coleman, John Kelly, New JerseyDiane Coleman

I don’t usually say “kick butt” and I’m pretty sure I’ve never written it before, but I couldn’t resist. This blog is to catch you up on NDY articles and letters published recently in the New Jersey press. You last heard from our hero John Kelly in our blog on June 19th, which featured John’s … Continue reading NDY Articles and Letters Published in NJ Press Kick Butt →

Press Release: Not Dead Yet Applauds Disability Rights Advocates for Key Role in Stalling New Jersey Assisted Suicide Bill

June 27, 2014assisted suicide, dredf, john kelly, Marilyn Golden, new jersey, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Diane Coleman, John Kelly, Marilyn Golden, New JerseyDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: The PRWeb version of this release in pdf format with a photo of John Kelly is available here.] In a stunning defeat today for proponents of assisted suicide, the New Jersey assisted suicide bill A2270 was pulled from the floor and tabled until September for lack of votes. Not Dead Yet applauded New … Continue reading Press Release: Not Dead Yet Applauds Disability Rights Advocates for Key Role in Stalling New Jersey Assisted Suicide Bill →

News From Gallup, But Pew Study is Better

June 19, 2014assisted suicide, euthanasia, Gallup, Our News & Commentary Blog, Pew Research Center, pollsassisted suicide, euthanasia, Gallup, Pew Research CenterDiane Coleman

A new Gallup report is entitled “Seven in 10 Americans Back Euthanasia,” but that’s a misleading opening. First, the question was: “When a person has a disease that cannot be cured, do you think doctors should be allowed by law to end the patient’s life by some painless means if the patient and his or … Continue reading News From Gallup, But Pew Study is Better →