A Statement of Solidarity
June 18, 2020
Death with Dignity Movement
At Death with Dignity National Center, we value the inherent dignity and worth of all human beings. We work every day to realize a future in which all people have the freedom to decide how they live and die. Our commitment to these values places us in solidarity with the Black community and those protesting against centuries of oppression, injustice, and lives cut short by violence. Black lives matter.
Hawaii Becomes the Seventh Jurisdiction to Enact a Death with Dignity Law
April 5, 2018
Death with Dignity National Center today applauds Hawaii Governor David Ige for signing the Our Care, Our Choice Act into law. Hawaii becomes the seventh U.S. jurisdiction to enact an assisted dying statute.
End of Life Choices New York Works Toward Policy Reform in the Empire State
April 4, 2018
Our partner organization, End of Life Choices New York (EOLCNY) is one of the oldest state-based Death with Dignity organizations in the country. For the past 18 years, EOLCNY staff and volunteers have…
Week 13/2018 in the Death with Dignity Movement
April 2, 2018
Highlights from media coverage of Death with Dignity and related issues in the past week. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.
On the Verge of History: Hawaii Senate Passes Death with Dignity Bill
March 29, 2018
The Hawai‘i State Senate today voted to pass a Death with Dignity bill. The bill now heads to Governor Ige who has expressed support and said he would be proud and honored to sign it. We are now one signature away from Hawai‘i becoming the nation's seventh jurisdiction with a Death with Dignity statute.
Week 12/2018 in the Death with Dignity Movement
March 26, 2018
Highlights from media coverage of Death with Dignity and related issues in the past week. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.
Week 11/2018 in the Death with Dignity Movement
March 19, 2018
Highlights from media coverage of Death with Dignity and related issues in the past week. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.
Latest Death with Dignity Stories: Chris Cooper, Linda Davis-Reed, Steve Doyle
March 15, 2018
Every day, we hear from people whose lives have been forever changed by a terminal illness and how their often heartbreaking experiences have motivated them to advocate for Death with Dignity. Their stories inspire us to work toward ensuring terminally ill Americans have the freedom to decide how they die.
Week 10/2018 in the Death with Dignity Movement
March 12, 2018
Highlights from media coverage of death with dignity and related issues in the past week. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.
Hawaii House of Representatives Passes Death with Dignity Bill
March 6, 2018
Great news from the Aloha State! On March 6, the Hawai‘i House of Representatives passed HB 2739, Our Care Our Choice Act, a Death with Dignity bill. The 39-12 final vote not only reflects the views of the people of Hawai‘i, it makes the nation's seventh Death with Dignity law a distinct possibility.
Week 9/2018 in the Death with Dignity Movement
March 5, 2018
Highlights from media coverage of Death with Dignity and related issues in the past week. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.