California Department of Public Health Releases First Report on End of Life Option Act
June 27, 2017
The California Department of Public Health today released the first report on the use of the End of Life Option Act. The report, covering the period from June 9, 2016, when the law took effect, to December 31, 2016, shows that 111 Californians took medications to hasten their death.
Week 24/2017 in the Death with Dignity Movement
June 19, 2017
Highlights from media coverage of Death with Dignity and related issues in the past week. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.
The Fight in California Continues
June 16, 2017
Riverside County Superior Court Judge Daniel A. Ottolia today ruled to allow the lawsuit against the California End of Life Option Act to proceed. While the judge had already rightly ruled the law poses no threat to anyone, he decided there was enough grounds for the challenge to go ahead.
The Fall and the Fear of Death
June 15, 2017
If I get the opportunity to vote on a Death with Dignity law, my vote will of course depend on the details of that specific proposal. As I evaluate my decision, I want to make sure my vote does not end up being based on fear.
New Stories at Death with Dignity: Thomas and Lindzy
June 14, 2017
Our most recent stories come from New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Week 23/2017 in the Death with Dignity Movement
June 12, 2017
Highlights from media coverage of Death with Dignity and related issues in the past week. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.
The March to Dignity: One Year of Death with Dignity in California
June 9, 2017
Every week has been significant in the Death with Dignity movement lately. Milestone after milestone, we approach the day when all Americans will have a full range of end-of-life options.
Week 22/2017 in the Death with Dignity Movement
June 5, 2017
Highlights from media coverage of Death with Dignity and related issues in the past week. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.