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Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide Holds Press Conference; Members Testify at Public Hearing

March 20, 2023"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, Cathy Ludlum, Connecticut, Joan Cavanagh, Our News & Commentary Blog, Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide, Second Thoughts Connecticutassisted suicide, medical aid in dying, PAMAS, Press conference, Progressives Against Medical Assisted SuicideDiane Coleman

Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide Holds Press Conference; Members Testify at Public Hearing on February 27th Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide held a press conference at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, CT on February 27th, just prior to a public hearing before the Public Health Committee to discuss this year’s proposed Connecticut assisted suicide … Continue reading Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide Holds Press Conference; Members Testify at Public Hearing →

Oregon Assisted Suicide Data Analysis

March 16, 2023"death with dignity", assisted suicide, MAID, medical discrimination, Oregon Assisted Suicide Data, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, medical aid in dying, Oregon Assisted Suicide DataDiane Coleman

Oregon Assisted Suicide Data Analysis March 16, 2023 How Assisted Suicide Laws Endanger People With Disabilities and Chronic Conditions A disabled or chronically ill person who depends on life-sustaining treatment, even basic medications, would be able to qualify for assisted suicide if they lived where assisted suicide is legal. Oregon’s “Death With Dignity” law is … Continue reading Oregon Assisted Suicide Data Analysis →

Mary Makuc Letter: I feel the threat of ableism amid assisted suicide debate

January 28, 2023"death with dignity", ableism, assisted suicide, letters to the editor, Massachusetts, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughtsassisted suicide, Letter to the Editor, medical aid in dying, Second ThoughtsDiane Coleman

Excellent letter in the Berkshire Eagle by Mary Makuc, member of Second Thoughts Massachusetts! To the editor: For people with severe disabilities like me, assisted suicide is not just theoretical but a real social justice issue. If law allowing for assisted suicide is passed in Massachusetts, many people could feel pressured to die. Because of … Continue reading Mary Makuc Letter: I feel the threat of ableism amid assisted suicide debate →

CT Disability Activists Garner Amazing Amount of Coverage From Dueling Press Conferences

January 21, 2023aid in dying, assisted suicide, Cathy Ludlum, Connecticut, media bias, media coverage, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughts Connecticutassisted suicide, Cathy Ludlum, media coverage, medical aid in dying, Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide, Second Thoughts ConnectcutDiane Coleman

On Wednesday, November 18, disability activists from Second Thoughts Connecticut as well as members of Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide participated in a press conference held by a broad alliance of assisted suicide opponents. The media event was held in response to a previous press conference conducted by assisted suicide proponents the same day. Below … Continue reading CT Disability Activists Garner Amazing Amount of Coverage From Dueling Press Conferences →

Press Advisory: Assisted Suicide Laws Are Not Progressive

January 17, 2023aid in dying, assisted suicide, Our News & Commentary Blog, press releaseassisted suicide, medical aid in dying, New York, press releaseDiane Coleman

No coverage of the assisted suicide issue is fair and balanced without the perspective of New York disability organizations and individuals who oppose it. (Proponents of bills to legalize assisted suicide will be holding a press conference at the state capital in Albany on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.) We live with a profit driven healthcare … Continue reading Press Advisory: Assisted Suicide Laws Are Not Progressive →