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Lisa Blumberg: AT A TIME LIKE THIS: THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE MOVES TO LEGALIZE ASSISTED SUICIDE

On June 9, the New York state senate with scant debate narrowly passed S. 138 which legalizes medically assisted suicide in a broad way. The state assembly passed a similar measure recently, again narrowly, so now S. 138 goes to New York Governor Hochul who can either veto or sign it. This is in no … Continue reading Lisa Blumberg: AT A TIME LIKE THIS: THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE MOVES TO LEGALIZE ASSISTED SUICIDE

Start Spreading the News: New York Governor Must Veto S 138

What Governor Hochul does with the assisted suicide bill that the NY Senate passed this past Monday will speak volumes about how in-tune she is with the progressive international disability rights movement — and more importantly, with New Yorkers who reject the idea that suicide is rational, just because a person has a disability.   … Continue reading Start Spreading the News: New York Governor Must Veto S 138

Assisted Suicide Bills are Always a Bait and Switch: Why Delaware Governor Matt Meyer Must Veto HB 140

In every matter, when autonomy is the foundational argument, informed choice must be protected and made fully aware of underlying dangers. Following the courageous lead of his predecessor who vetoed a similar bill last year, and on behalf of Delaware’s Not Dead Yet members, we urge Delaware Governor Matt Meyer to veto HB 140. This … Continue reading Assisted Suicide Bills are Always a Bait and Switch: Why Delaware Governor Matt Meyer Must Veto HB 140

Lisa Blumberg: Vote No! on S. 136: New York Should Not Be Considering Assisted Suicide When So Many People Struggle to Live.

It is disturbing that at a time when the healthcare system is so broken and so many people struggle to get the care and practical support, they need that New York would want to try repeatedly pass legislation which would legalize doctor assisted suicide. The state has shown good judgment in rejecting the idea before … Continue reading Lisa Blumberg: Vote No! on S. 136: New York Should Not Be Considering Assisted Suicide When So Many People Struggle to Live.

Bolt Out of the Blue: United Nations Committee Calls for Canada to Repeal Track 2 of its Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia Program.

  This report comes in large part owing to the exceptional work done by Inclusion Canada -years in the making – who first issued this Press Release to announce this monumental news: On Wednesday March 26, 2025, the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities released a set of recommendations calling on the government … Continue reading Bolt Out of the Blue: United Nations Committee Calls for Canada to Repeal Track 2 of its Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia Program.