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Second Thoughts MA protest gains important news coverage

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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 →

The New York Bar Assn. and Medical Society Ignore Dangers of Legalized Assisted Suicide

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By Lisa Blumberg The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) adopted a resolution in 2023 that supports the provisions of the assisted suicide bill before the legislature. This position is based on a report by its Task Force on Medical Aid in Dying. The report is extensive but seems more of defense of assisted suicide … Continue reading The New York Bar Assn. and Medical Society Ignore Dangers of Legalized Assisted Suicide →

Actress and Activist Liz Carr Creates “Blistering” Documentary On Assisted Suicide

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Liz Carr’s newest groundbreaking documentary on assisted suicide is a in-depth exploration of the emotions and societal pressures that lie at the heart of disability opposition to a public policy that threatens ours lives. The Guardian called it “blistering.” Her gripping and personal narrative, a must-see tour-de-force is available HERE for now. Long before UK … Continue reading Actress and Activist Liz Carr Creates “Blistering” Documentary On Assisted Suicide →

Lisa Blumberg: Whether Suicide Can Be Rational Is the Wrong Question

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In the article “Rational Suicide in Later Life: A Systematic Review of the Literature” in the National Library of Medicine, the authors reviewed 23 studies on “rational suicide” with the stated aim of better understanding the concept of rational suicide in older adults. The piece defines rational suicide as “a sane, well-thought-out and fairly stable … Continue reading Lisa Blumberg: Whether Suicide Can Be Rational Is the Wrong Question →

Please Help Progressives Create a Documentary About the Dangers of Medical Assisted Suicide

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[Editor’s note: Not Dead Yet endorses and is supporting this film project.] By Joan Cavanagh, Member, Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide Public discussion about the realities of Medical Assisted Suicide (MAS) is critical. The practice is increasingly becoming normalized as a “health care” option and already inadequate safeguards and restrictions in existing laws are being … Continue reading Please Help Progressives Create a Documentary About the Dangers of Medical Assisted Suicide →