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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 →

Press Release: NDY Director of Minority Outreach Testifies Against MA Assisted Suicide Bill

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Contact: John Kelly 617-952-3302 (10/20/23, Boston, MA) Nationally renowned disability activist Anita Cameron testified at a hearing this morning before the Joint Committee on Public Health of the Massachusetts legislature in opposition to a proposed bill to legalize assisted suicide. Witnesses were given only two minutes each. This is her testimony: Testimony against H. 2246/S. … Continue reading Press Release: NDY Director of Minority Outreach Testifies Against MA Assisted Suicide Bill →

Victory Against Assisted Suicide In Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court!

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Following the precedent in the U. S. Supreme Court and several state high courts, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in the Kligler case, rejecting the plaintiffs’ claim that assisted suicide is a constitutional right. “Although we recognize the paramount importance and profound significance of all end-of-life decisions, after careful consideration, we conclude that the … Continue reading Victory Against Assisted Suicide In Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court! →

Muster Our Voices and Social Media To Oppose Assisted Suicide In Massachusetts!

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Protect Disabled Lives in Massachusetts: Oppose S.1384/ H.2381, which would legalize assisted suicide & risk the lives of disabled people. Use this FORM to send the message to the MA Joint Committee on Health Care Financing that these bills must not pass! Social Media Templates and Post Ideas HASHTAGS Use these hashtags on your posts … Continue reading Muster Our Voices and Social Media To Oppose Assisted Suicide In Massachusetts! →

Add Your Voice: Action Guide On Opposing Assisted Suicide In Massachusetts

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Action Guide: Opposing Assisted Suicide in MA Thanks for taking action against legalizing assisted suicide in MA! Please use the following template to send an email to legislators on the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing by following the three easy steps below: 1. Decide who to send your letter to. You can send it … Continue reading Add Your Voice: Action Guide On Opposing Assisted Suicide In Massachusetts →