Category Archives: Our News & Commentary Blog

RELEASE: NDY and Autistic Self-Advocacy Network Announce Day of Mourning for Disabled Victims of Domestic Violence

With National Day of Mourning, Disability Community Remembers Disabled Victims of Domestic Violence The Autistic Self Advocacy Network and Not Dead Yet are leading a National Day of Mourning on March 30th when disability rights advocates in cities across America will be holding vigils and memorial services to honor the lives of disabled people murdered … Continue reading RELEASE: NDY and Autistic Self-Advocacy Network Announce Day of Mourning for Disabled Victims of Domestic Violence

Canada: Council of Canadians with Disabilities Respond to Global News’ Promotion of Killing Disabled People

On March 16, this blog posted a hasty alert about a Live Blog on Canada’s Global News devoted to the promotion of legalizing the killing of disabled kids (and adults, as it turned out).  I’ll try to find some time in the future to write something about being a participant in that repugnant experience.  Right … Continue reading Canada: Council of Canadians with Disabilities Respond to Global News’ Promotion of Killing Disabled People

Canada: Not Dead Yet Responds to Quebec Commission Report on ‘Dying With Dignity’

Not Dead Yet Responds to Report of the Quebec Commission on the Issue of Dying With Dignity Disability rights advocates from Not Dead Yet react to the Report of the Commission on the Issue of Dying With Dignity in Quebec, Canada, noting that it contains some positive measures as well as fatal flaws. Montreal, Quebec … Continue reading Canada: Not Dead Yet Responds to Quebec Commission Report on ‘Dying With Dignity’

Canada: Global News Live Blogging Promotion of Killing Disabled Kids Tonight (March 16)

(My apologies to people who subscribe to this blog via email.  You’ll get this info after the fact.) Tonight (March 16) Global News is doing a ‘live blog’ promoting the killing of children with disabilities.  The Canadian news network is calling it a ‘discussion,’ but they’re misleading people.  They have a three-person panel.  The first … Continue reading Canada: Global News Live Blogging Promotion of Killing Disabled Kids Tonight (March 16)

Wall Street Journal: ‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly Quoted in Article on Assisted Suicide Advocates Death

Today’s (March 14, 2012) edition of the Wall Street Journal features a story by reporter Stephen Miller on the death of Peter Goodwin.  Goodwin was a physician who campaigned for passage of Oregon’s assisted suicide law.  Goodwin died Sunday, after drinking a medication prescribed by his physician to end his life.  I admit I haven’t … Continue reading Wall Street Journal: ‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly Quoted in Article on Assisted Suicide Advocates Death