Chicago NDY Confronts Chicago “End of Life” Care Coalition and Barbara Coombs Lee
On Monday, April 20, the Chicago “End of Life” Care Coalition hosted an event titled “Options in ‘End of Life’ Care: The Legal, the Personal…
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Three Strikes and You’re Dead: Canada’s Euthanasia By Advance Request Sets in Motion
By Amy Hasbrouck This article was first published by Amy Hasbrouck on her Substack (tigerlily61) HERE. The Liberal government defeated the private members bill that would have prohibited MAiD…
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AP: Final Exit Network manual calls members “special”
Many people with disabilities have a deep-seated loathing of the word “special.” It’s a term of dismissal, patronization, and discrimination. And that’s just a starting…
Must Read: “Schrödinger’s Cat & Donation after Cardiac Death”
I am a fan of Dick Sobsey‘s work and check his blog regularly for his latest news & analysis regarding the abuse of people with…
Update on Kaylee Wallace & Hospital for Sick Children
My apologies for the unexpected short hiatus. I had a few too many offline issues to deal with last week to get to the blog.…
Ron Seigel: “My Confrontation with Kevorkian’s Lawyer”
Today’s entry – an article by Ron Seigel – seems timely on the 10th anniversary of Kevorkian’s sentencing in the second-degree murder conviction for his…
I’m Doing the Fun*Run to Support ADAPT and Disability Rights
On April 26th, ADAPT will be holding its annual Fun*Run in Upper Senate Park in Washington, DC. I won’t be going to the national action…
Canadian Association for Community Living: Press Release on Kaylee Wallace
Today, the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) issued a press release regarding Kaylee Wallace and the issues that have come to light in the…
Kaylee Wallace – Disturbing Coverage and Unasked Questions
Once in awhile, a story hits the news that is so heartwrenching and tragic that it seems rude and cold to ask questions – let…
Carol Carr, Who Killed Two Sons, Speaks Out About Assisted Suicide, Sort Of
For those with a comparatively long memory (long in terms of this culture, anyway), the name “Carol Carr” should ring a bell. In 2002, she…
Monday Media: Interview on “What’s Up With Bioethics”
I didn’t get around to any blogging over the weekend. And Monday went a little out of control, so I didn’t get to announce my…