Category Archives: op-ed

San Francisco Chronicle Columnist Debra J Saunders Discusses Class, Race and Privilege in Assisted Suicide Debate

April 13, 2015assisted suicide, media coverage, op-ed, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, California, Debra J. Saunders, mediaStephen Drake

Since Not Dead Yet started, we’ve seen that the proponents of assisted suicide consist of what we call the “4 W’s” – the white, well-off, worried worried well. That hasn’t changed. Last week, columnist Debra J. Saunders discussed the role that class, income and race play out in the debate in that state over legalization … Continue reading San Francisco Chronicle Columnist Debra J Saunders Discusses Class, Race and Privilege in Assisted Suicide Debate →

Georgetown Voice – “Death Without Dignity: The Dangers of Assisted Suicide” by Lydia Brown

February 5, 2015assisted suicide, autistic activists, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, op-ed, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, DC, Lydia Brown, media coverage, op-ed, WashingtonStephen Drake

Disability rights activists, scholars and advocates are familiar with Lydia Brown, whose writings, presentations, advocacy and activism have had a big impact in and outside of the disability community over the past few years. Today, the college newspaper Georgetown Voice published a response and counter to an editorial that endorsed a proposal that would legalize … Continue reading Georgetown Voice – “Death Without Dignity: The Dangers of Assisted Suicide” by Lydia Brown →

Two Disability Advocates Respond to Two Assisted Suicide Proponents with Disabilities

August 19, 2014assisted suicide, disability activists, letters to the editor, Marsha Katz, Montana, New Mexico, op-ed, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Letters to the Editor, MontanaDiane Coleman

On July 25, 2014, two individuals with disabilities had an op ed published in a Montana newspaper, the Missoulian, that called for a strong response from disability rights advocates, which came in the form of two great letters published in the same paper. On August 7th, a letter by a disability advocate and former wheelchair racing … Continue reading Two Disability Advocates Respond to Two Assisted Suicide Proponents with Disabilities →

NDY Articles and Letters Published in NJ Press Kick Butt

July 3, 2014assisted suicide, john kelly, new jersey, op-ed, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Diane Coleman, John Kelly, New JerseyDiane Coleman

I don’t usually say “kick butt” and I’m pretty sure I’ve never written it before, but I couldn’t resist. This blog is to catch you up on NDY articles and letters published recently in the New Jersey press. You last heard from our hero John Kelly in our blog on June 19th, which featured John’s … Continue reading NDY Articles and Letters Published in NJ Press Kick Butt →

Diane Coleman Op-ed In NJ Trenton Times: N.J. assisted suicide proposal is dangerous prescription

August 14, 2013assisted suicide, diane coleman, media, op-ed, Oregon, Our News & Commentary BlogStephen Drake

On August 10th, the New Jersey Trenton Times published an op-ed by Not Dead Yet President and CEO Diane Coleman. Below is an excerpt from her op-ed, titled “N.J. assisted suicide proposal is dangerous prescription“: As one of countless disabled people who have survived a terminal prediction based on a faulty diagnosis, I can’t help … Continue reading Diane Coleman Op-ed In NJ Trenton Times: N.J. assisted suicide proposal is dangerous prescription →