Category Archives: “death with dignity”

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 →

DREDF and ASAN Oppose “End Run” Assisted Suicide Bill in California Assembly

September 2, 2015"death with dignity", assisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, dredf, Marilyn Golden, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Dredf, Marilyn GoldenDiane Coleman

Having failed to get any traction in the California Assembly Health and Judiciary Committees during the regular legislative session, proponents of assisted suicide legislation did an end run around the appropriate process and brought another bill up in a special session convened to address state budget issues. As Marilyn Golden, senior policy analyst for the … Continue reading DREDF and ASAN Oppose “End Run” Assisted Suicide Bill in California Assembly →

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 →

John Kelly Letter Published Challenging Pro-Assisted Suicide Column in Times of Trenton

June 14, 2014"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, john kelly, new jersey, Our News & Commentary Blog, POLST, safeguardsassisted suicide, John Kelly, Letter to the Editor, New JerseyDiane Coleman

In the aftermath of the New Jersey Health and Senior Services Committee hearing on assisted suicide, the public debate has continued in the press. One example is George Amick’s column in favor of legalization. Amick acknowledged that the opposition includes people with disabilities: Groups representing Catholics, medical practitioners and people with disabilities were on hand … Continue reading John Kelly Letter Published Challenging Pro-Assisted Suicide Column in Times of Trenton →