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Mary Makuc Letter: I feel the threat of ableism amid assisted suicide debate

January 28, 2023"death with dignity", ableism, assisted suicide, letters to the editor, Massachusetts, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughtsassisted suicide, Letter to the Editor, medical aid in dying, Second ThoughtsDiane Coleman

Excellent letter in the Berkshire Eagle by Mary Makuc, member of Second Thoughts Massachusetts! To the editor: For people with severe disabilities like me, assisted suicide is not just theoretical but a real social justice issue. If law allowing for assisted suicide is passed in Massachusetts, many people could feel pressured to die. Because of … Continue reading Mary Makuc Letter: I feel the threat of ableism amid assisted suicide debate →

NDY Vlog Ep. 3! Crucial Case: Kligler v Healey

January 24, 2023Our News & Commentary BlogJules Good

CW: suicide, assisted suicide, ableism. In this vlog, we’ll break down the recent ruling in Kligler v Healey, where the MA Supreme Judicial Court ruled that there is no constitutional right to assisted suicide and that involuntary manslaughter is the appropriate charge for a medical professional who assists in a patient’s suicide. All quotes and … Continue reading NDY Vlog Ep. 3! Crucial Case: Kligler v Healey →

Diane Coleman: Comments Opposing Oregon Bill HB 2279 to Remove Residency Requirement for Assisted Suicide

January 24, 2023"death with dignity", assisted suicide, Oregon, Our News & Commentary BlogJules Good

Oregon is currently considering a bill that would no longer require people to prove Oregon residency in order to pursue assisted suicide. This bill comes after the March 2022 settlement reached in Gideonse v Brown, which alleged that the residency requirement is unconstitutional. The court did not rule but the parties agreed to a settlement … Continue reading Diane Coleman: Comments Opposing Oregon Bill HB 2279 to Remove Residency Requirement for Assisted Suicide →

CT Disability Activists Garner Amazing Amount of Coverage From Dueling Press Conferences

January 21, 2023aid in dying, assisted suicide, Cathy Ludlum, Connecticut, media bias, media coverage, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughts Connecticutassisted suicide, Cathy Ludlum, media coverage, medical aid in dying, Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide, Second Thoughts ConnectcutDiane Coleman

On Wednesday, November 18, disability activists from Second Thoughts Connecticut as well as members of Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide participated in a press conference held by a broad alliance of assisted suicide opponents. The media event was held in response to a previous press conference conducted by assisted suicide proponents the same day. Below … Continue reading CT Disability Activists Garner Amazing Amount of Coverage From Dueling Press Conferences →

NDY Activist Julie Farrar Interviewed By Spectrum News

January 18, 2023aid in dying, assisted suicide, MAID, media coverage, New York, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, assisted suicide, media coverageDiane Coleman

NDY’s Press Advisory issued Monday evening resulted in a Spectrum News interview of Albany disability activist Julie Farrar. The Advisory was distributed to New York media outlets in response to assisted suicide proponents’ announcement of a virtual press conference held Tuesday. While giving more space to proponents’ hopes for passing the assisted suicide bill this … Continue reading NDY Activist Julie Farrar Interviewed By Spectrum News →