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The Lighter Side of Kevorkian’s Death (humor and satire alert)

I figured there might be more of this, but here are a couple of very irreverent reactions to Kevorkian’s death. Andy Borowitz writes that Paul Ryan Vows to Continue Kevorkian’s Work: WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) – In a somber Congressional ceremony, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) eulogized the late Dr. Jack Kevorkian today, vowing to “honor … Continue reading The Lighter Side of Kevorkian’s Death (humor and satire alert)

Some Information resources on Jack Kevorkian

I suspect that over  the next few days we might see some first-time visitors to this blog – and many of them will be curious as to just what kind of factual information is out there about Kevorkian that is absent in just about all of the media coverage.  Below is a non-exhaustive list of … Continue reading Some Information resources on Jack Kevorkian

PRESS RELEASE: NDY Activists React to News of Kevorkian’s Death

For Immediate Release June 3, 2011 Contact: Stephen Drake, Research Analyst 585-697-1640; sndrake@aol.com Diane Coleman, President 708-420-0539; ndycoleman@aol.com Disability Activists React to News of Kevorkian’s Death Anti-euthanasia disability rights group formed in response to Kevorkian’s 1996 acquittal in deaths of two disabled women Challenge members of the media to get their facts straight. (Rochester, NY) … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: NDY Activists React to News of Kevorkian’s Death

Five Things a “TakePart.com” Author Really DIDN’T Know About Assisted Suicide

You learn something new every day.  Before today, I was totally unaware of the multimedia website Takepart.com, which describes itself this way: TakePart is a digital media company with a singular mission: To make participating in positive change easy, rewarding, and part of everyday life. The articles, videos and actions we create build awareness of … Continue reading Five Things a “TakePart.com” Author Really DIDN’T Know About Assisted Suicide

Breaking News: Jack Kevorkian in Hospital

From the Huffington Post: ROYAL OAK, Mich. — A lawyer says assisted-suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian is in a Detroit-area hospital with pneumonia and kidney problems. Mayer (MAY’-uhr) Morganroth says Kevorkian was reluctant but agreed to go to Beaumont Hospital on Wednesday night. He predicts Kevorkian will be there for several days. Mr. Morganroth wanted to … Continue reading Breaking News: Jack Kevorkian in Hospital