Oregon Death with Dignity Act Turns 25
November 8, 2019
View our short film, Voices of a Movement,” which chronicles the history of the death with dignity movement from the perspective of individuals who have played a leading role in passing and protecting death with dignity laws across the U.S.
Best Letters to the Editor, October 2019
October 31, 2019
In newspapers across the U.S., advocates, patients, medical professionals, and elected leaders are voicing their support for assisted dying. Here are the best letters to the editor published in October 2019.
By the Numbers: Death with Dignity in 2018 and 2019
September 17, 2019
An infographic look at the highlights of 2018 and 2019 in the death with dignity movement.
New Death with Dignity Stories: Daniel Bubb (NV), Matt DeVey (MI), Michael Edberg (CA)
August 22, 2019
Many people join the death with dignity movement because they have a personal connection to the issue. Their personal stories inform their support of medical aid in dying and inspire us to continue working toward the day when all terminally ill Americans have the right to decide how they die.
From First Bill to Final Win: A Recap of the 2019 Legislative Session
July 23, 2019
The 2019 legislative session will go down in history as the most successful the death with dignity movement has seen to date. Read the recap of this year's legislative developments and a look forward to the year ahead.
Massachusetts Committee Hears Hours of Emotional Testimony on the End of Life Options Act
June 26, 2019
Advocates, physicians, social workers, faith leaders, patients with terminal illness, and their loved ones packed the Gardner Auditorium at the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 for the Legislature's Joint Committee on Public Health hearing on the End of Life Options Act.
New Yorkers Advocate for Medical Aid in Dying at Spring Lobby Day
May 15, 2019
Supporters of death with dignity filled the hallways and offices at the New York State Capitol to urge legislators to support the Medical Aid in Dying Act.
Hearing Recap: Maine Death with Dignity Act Draws Passionate Testimony
April 11, 2019
Highlights from the hearing of Maine State Legislature's Committee on Health and Human Services LD 1313, the Maine Death with Dignity Act.
Testimony in Support of LD 1313, Maine Death with Dignity Act
April 10, 2019
This is our executive director Peg Sandeen’s testimony to the Maine Committee on Health and Human Services in support of LD 1313, Maine Death with Dignity Act. * Video Recording of the Testimony * short…
Lawmakers, Grassroots Advocates Urge Legislature to Support Maine Death with Dignity Act
April 9, 2019
On April 8 at the Maine State House in Augusta, state lawmakers held a press conference stating their support for LD 1313, the Maine Death with Dignity Act, which will receive a public hearing in the Committee on Health and Human Services April 10.