Category Archives: Californians Against Assisted Suicide

Autistic Self Advocacy Network Sends Powerful Letter To Governor Jerry Brown

September 30, 2015"death with dignity", assisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry Brown, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry BrownDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: The California assisted suicide bill hit Governor Brown’s desk last Friday, which means that he has until Wednesday, October 7th to decide whether to veto it. Please add your message to the many others who are urging him to veto this discriminatory and dangerous legislation. For information on how to send a letter, … Continue reading Autistic Self Advocacy Network Sends Powerful Letter To Governor Jerry Brown →

NDY Advocate Lillibeth Navarro Speaks at Sacramento CA Rally for Veto

September 25, 2015"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Marilyn Golden, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Lillibeth NavarroDiane Coleman

A diverse group of advocates led by people with disabilities held a rally at the State Capitol in Sacramento, California on September 24th to urge Governor Jerry Brown to veto the assisted suicide bill rammed through a special session of the state legislature two weeks ago. [Photo of people with signs gathered near the stage … Continue reading NDY Advocate Lillibeth Navarro Speaks at Sacramento CA Rally for Veto →

NDY’s Letter to Governor Jerry Brown Urging Veto of Assisted Suicide Bill

September 22, 2015assisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, ed roberts, Governor Jerry Brown, medical discrimination, Not Dead Yet, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, disability rights, Governor Jerry Brown, Not Dead YetDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: NDY’s letter to Governor Brown enclosed a 1976 image of the Governor, during his previous stint as Governor of California, appointing Ed Roberts, considered the “father of independent living”, to head up the California rehabilitation agency.] September 21, 2015 Governor Jerry Brown c/o State Capitol, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Governor Brown: Even … Continue reading NDY’s Letter to Governor Jerry Brown Urging Veto of Assisted Suicide Bill →

Disability Activist Jean Stewart’s Letter to Governor Brown

September 21, 2015assisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry Brown, Jean Stewart, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry BrownDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: Jean Stewart is a long time disability activist, one of the earliest members of ADAPT and other social justice efforts that include civil disobedience, and author of the acclaimed book, The Body’s Memory. She is one of those who, over two decades ago, urged the formation of an organization like Not Dead Yet.] Dear … Continue reading Disability Activist Jean Stewart’s Letter to Governor Brown →

John Kelly: Revised How-To Guide for Urging Veto if CA Assisted Suicide Bill; Talking Points

September 19, 2015assisted suicide, california, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, john kelly, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughtsassisted suicide, John Kelly, Second ThoughtsDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: This is an urgent update of John Kelly’s September 13th blog on ways to reach California Governor Jerry Brown to urge him to veto the assisted suicide bill. It’s a bill that failed in the regular legislative session but was revived and rammed through a special session that was convened to address the Medicaid … Continue reading John Kelly: Revised How-To Guide for Urging Veto if CA Assisted Suicide Bill; Talking Points →