Category Archives: end-of-life options bills

Second Thoughts MA protest gains important news coverage

June 7, 2024aid in dying, assisted suicide, end-of-life options bills, Massachusetts, media coverage, Our News & Commentary Blog, protests, Second Thoughtsassisted suicide, Massachusetts, medical aid in dying, Second ThoughtsDiane Coleman

Second Thoughts Massachusetts led a peaceful counter demonstration at a gathering of assisted suicide proponents held at the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday, June 5th. In addition to those featured in the photo above, others who participated included Ian McIntosh and Jessica Rodgers of the Patients Rights Action Fund, Harry Weissman, Director of Advocacy for … Continue reading Second Thoughts MA protest gains important news coverage →

NDY Letter Opposing Proposed SB 1196 Amendments

April 15, 2024aid in dying, assisted suicide, dementia, end-of-life options bills, health disparities, medical discrimination, Our News & Commentary Blog, slippery slope, Testimonyassisted suicide expansion, Blakespear, California SB 1196, medical aid in dyingDiane Coleman

April 15, 2024 To: California Senate Health and Judiciary Committees From: Diane Coleman, JD, President & CEO, Not Dead Yet Re: Letter Opposing Proposed SB 1196 Amendments to the End of Life Option Act This letter is filed on behalf of Not Dead Yet, a national disability organization headquartered in New York with members in … Continue reading NDY Letter Opposing Proposed SB 1196 Amendments →

Stop Assisted Suicide Illinois Is a “Sassy!” Coalition Doing Great Advocacy

March 15, 2024Access Living, aid in dying, assisted suicide, end-of-life options bills, Illinois, op-ed, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, medical aid in dying, op-ed, Press conferenceDiane Coleman

It’s more than a name – Stop Assisted Suicide Illinois! Here are two recent SASI efforts with disability leaders in the forefront opposing the state’s assisted suicide bill. First, a press conference lead off by Access Living’s Amber Smock: And a powerful op-ed in the Chicago Sun Times by the former executive director of a … Continue reading Stop Assisted Suicide Illinois Is a “Sassy!” Coalition Doing Great Advocacy →

Health Disparities and Medical Abuse: Why Blacks Shouldn’t Support Assisted Suicide

February 26, 2024ableism, aid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, end-of-life options bills, experimentation, health disparities, Michael Hickson, Our News & Commentary Blog, racismAnita Cameron, assisted suicide, Black History, medical aid in dying, racial disparitiesDiane Coleman

By Anita Cameron As we celebrate the contributions of the Black community to American history it’s important to know and understand racial disparities in healthcare, its history, the impact it has on the Black community and why Black people, particularly disabled people, must fight against assisted suicide. There is a long and shocking history of … Continue reading Health Disparities and Medical Abuse: Why Blacks Shouldn’t Support Assisted Suicide →

Anita, John and Diane Provide Testimony Opposing Minnesota Assisted Suicide Bill

January 25, 2024"death with dignity", Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, diane coleman, end-of-life options bills, john kelly, medical discrimination, Minnesota, Our News & Commentary Blog, quality of life judgments, Testimonyassisted suicide, medical aid in dying, Minnesota, TestimonyDiane Coleman

Today, Anita Cameron testified via online access to oppose Minnesota’s assisted suicide bill while John Kelly and Diane Coleman submitted written testimony to the MN House of Representatives Health Finance and Policy Committee. Below are excerpts from each and their names links to their full testimonies. Anita Cameron Research has documented Black, Asian, and Hispanic … Continue reading Anita, John and Diane Provide Testimony Opposing Minnesota Assisted Suicide Bill →