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San Francisco Chronicle Columnist Debra J Saunders Discusses Class, Race and Privilege in Assisted Suicide Debate

April 13, 2015assisted suicide, media coverage, op-ed, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, California, Debra J. Saunders, mediaStephen Drake

Since Not Dead Yet started, we’ve seen that the proponents of assisted suicide consist of what we call the “4 W’s” – the white, well-off, worried worried well. That hasn’t changed. Last week, columnist Debra J. Saunders discussed the role that class, income and race play out in the debate in that state over legalization … Continue reading San Francisco Chronicle Columnist Debra J Saunders Discusses Class, Race and Privilege in Assisted Suicide Debate →

Maryland: Assisted Suicide Bills Killed Quietly in Committees – Updates on California and Rhode Island

April 3, 2015assisted suicide, legislation, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Emily Titon, legislation, Marilyn GoldenStephen Drake

Good news – for now – in Maryland. According to the Baltimore Sun: Hope ended Wednesday for those who wanted Maryland to pass a “death with dignity” law this year. Leaders of two key committees considering a bill that would have allowed doctors to prescribe medicine to help terminally ill patients end their lives decided … Continue reading Maryland: Assisted Suicide Bills Killed Quietly in Committees – Updates on California and Rhode Island →

John Kelly and Alex Schadenberg on Radio Sputnik Radio’s “Brave New World”

March 27, 2015alex schadenberg, assisted suicide, euthanasia, john kelly, media coverage, Our News & Commentary BlogAlex Schadenberg, assisted suicide, euthanasia, John Kelly, media coverageStephen Drake

At the end of February, both John Kelly, the New England Regional Director of Not Yet Dead and Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, were guests on “Brave New World,” a show on Radio Sputnik. Also on the show was Gert Huysmans, the President of the Federation of Palliative care of Flanders (Belgium). John Harrison … Continue reading John Kelly and Alex Schadenberg on Radio Sputnik Radio’s “Brave New World” →

Not Dead Yet, ASAN and NCIL Weigh In on IOM Report on Dying in America

March 19, 2015"end of life", advance directives, ASAN, Institute of Medicine, national council on independent living, Our News & Commentary BlogAutistic Self-Advocacy Network, Institute of Medicine, National Council on Independent LivingDiane Coleman

The Institute of Medicine recently solicited organizational statements of commitment in connection with its report on Dying in America. The IOM is holding a meeting on Friday, March 20 that’s open to the public and accessible online. Not Dead Yet committed to work on advance care planning and professional education. To be honest, we aren’t … Continue reading Not Dead Yet, ASAN and NCIL Weigh In on IOM Report on Dying in America →

Not Dead Yet Applauds Second Thoughts Connecticut As Disability Advocates Prepare to Testify Against Assisted Suicide Bill

March 18, 2015"death with dignity", abuse, aid in dying, assisted suicide, autistic activists, Connecticut, dredf, elder abuse, john kelly, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughts Connecticutassisted suicide, death with dignity, press release, Second Thoughts ConnectcutDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: A PRWeb version of the press release below is online in pdf format here.] Not Dead Yet applauds Second Thoughts Connecticut, as disability advocates held a press conference Monday and now prepare to testify against an assisted suicide bill (HB 7015) at a Connecticut House Judiciary Committee hearing being held on Wednesday, March … Continue reading Not Dead Yet Applauds Second Thoughts Connecticut As Disability Advocates Prepare to Testify Against Assisted Suicide Bill →