Category Archives: media coverage

Train Wrecks and Being Bushwacked in the Land of Oz – Bill Peace, Danny Robert and Nadina LaSpina report on the Oz Show

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As we reported last week, several NDYers and other disability activists went to the taping of the “Dr. Oz” show on assisted suicide.  We were able to share the impressions of a disabled man who is part of the Final Exit Network (FEN) who came away feeling that the staff of the show was dishonest … Continue reading Train Wrecks and Being Bushwacked in the Land of Oz – Bill Peace, Danny Robert and Nadina LaSpina report on the Oz Show →

Media Alert – Looks Like “Dr. Oz” Is Planning Slanted Show on Assisted Suicide

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There’s a major problem with shows hosted by medical professionals.  On the one hand, viewers are encouraged to believe that due to the professional credentials of the host, any discussion of a complicated topic treated on that show is going to meet some kind of high professional standard. The truth is, though, that such shows … Continue reading Media Alert – Looks Like “Dr. Oz” Is Planning Slanted Show on Assisted Suicide →

Pennsylvania: Unusually Thoughtful and Informative Article On Elderly Homicide-Suicides

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According to reporter Jo Ciavaglia, the murder-suicide described in this article is “at least the third in Pennsylvania involving an elderly couple reported since June.” Maybe that’s what inspired Ms Ciavaglia to reach out to some sources that are most often ignored in coverage of these cases. Here is an excerpt from Murder-suicides among elderly … Continue reading Pennsylvania: Unusually Thoughtful and Informative Article On Elderly Homicide-Suicides →

CNN: “Choosing death can be like a ‘birth,’ advocates say” – NDY and NCD perspectives included

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Two interesting and fairly unusual related things happened over the last two weeks. First, CNN reporter Elizabeth Landau contacted both NDY and the National Council on Disability (NCD) for interviews in connection to a story on assisted suicide.  This was surprising considering that when CNN ran a mini-media tour with Jack Kevorkian during the promotion … Continue reading CNN: “Choosing death can be like a ‘birth,’ advocates say” – NDY and NCD perspectives included →

Diane Coleman on WBAI “Largest Minority Radio Show” Tonight! (August 10)

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Sorry for the late notice, but Diane Coleman will be on Largest Minority Radio Show on WBAI tonight.  The show starts at 9:00 pm ET.  I’m told she’ll be in the first part of the show.  Here’s the description of the show and how to listen in: The next edition of The Largest Minority airs … Continue reading Diane Coleman on WBAI “Largest Minority Radio Show” Tonight! (August 10) →