Category Archives: euthanasia

Canadian Proposals for Assisted Suicide Eligibility for Mental Health Conditions

September 1, 2017aid in dying, Amy Hasbrouck, assisted suicide, Canada, euthanasia, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, assisted suicide, Canada, Toujours Vivant/Not Dead Yet CanadaDiane Coleman

Below is the text of Toujours Vivant/Not Dead Yet Canada‘s webcast today on a Canadian proposal to expand eligibility for assisted suicide and euthanasia (AS/E) to include people with labels of “mental illness.” COUNCIL OF CANADIAN ACADEMIES “MAID” EXPANSION STUDY: MENTAL ILLNESS This is the second part of our series on the three areas of assisted … Continue reading Canadian Proposals for Assisted Suicide Eligibility for Mental Health Conditions →

Carol Cleigh Sutton: I Oppose Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Because It Is Ableist

August 15, 2017"death with dignity", ableism, aid in dying, assisted suicide, better dead than disabled, euthanasia, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, assisted suicide, better dead than disabledDiane Coleman

The very heart of the argument for assisted suicide/euthanasia (AS/E) is that an individual may be better off dead than disabled. The fact that this argument can be made in respectable public forums demonstrates just how ableist this society is. How deeply the severely abled fear and loathe those of us who live with disability. … Continue reading Carol Cleigh Sutton: I Oppose Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Because It Is Ableist →

Australia: Liz Carr Singing and Talking Against Assisted Suicide

March 31, 2017assisted suicide, Australia, Disability and Representation, euthanasia, Liz Carr, media coverage, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Australia, disability rights, euthanasia, Liz Carr, mediaStephen Drake

Anyone who reads this blog or follows the international euthanasia/assisted debate should be familiar with Liz Carr – whose website describes her as an actor, comedian, presenter, and activist. The list is too short – she’s also a documentary film maker and a playwright. She’s in Australia right now, with her musical “Assisted Suicide – … Continue reading Australia: Liz Carr Singing and Talking Against Assisted Suicide →

Australia: Liz Carr speaks about euthanasia and assisted suicide (youtube)

October 16, 2016assisted suicide, Australia, euthanasia, Liz Carr, Our News & Commentary Blog, videoassisted suicide, Australia, euthanasia, Liz Carr, videoStephen Drake

Liz Carr is a British activist, actor, comedian, essayist (there’s also a musical added to her resume, but more about that at another time). Debate on euthanasia and assisted suicide has kicked up again in Australia. Liz made this video to make the case against legalizing it there – or anywhere, really – including the … Continue reading Australia: Liz Carr speaks about euthanasia and assisted suicide (youtube) →

Disability Advocates Push for Better Healthcare for Jerika Bolen

September 7, 2016euthanasia, Jerika Bolen, Our News & Commentary Blogeuthanasia, Jerika BolenDiane Coleman

Many have heard of 14-year-old Jerika Bolen’s plans to die, which received extensive news coverage over the summer. Disability advocates may have wondered why the story didn’t appear in the NDY blog sooner. The short answer is that, behind the scenes, we were trying to push for better health care, especially expert quality pain relief to address … Continue reading Disability Advocates Push for Better Healthcare for Jerika Bolen →