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.
Week 1/2018 in the Death with Dignity Movement
January 8, 2018
In the first week of the year, from January 1 to January 7, 2018: State lawmakers in New York and Indiana introduced (or re-introduced) assisted dying bills. Delaware “I’m dying. I hope Delaware approves…
Video: Death as a Design Challenge
January 5, 2018
Last year Elaine Fong's mother used the Washington Death with Dignity Act. Elaine shared the experience of helping her mother fulfill her end-of-life wishes in a recent TEDx San Francisco presentation.
Weeks 50-52/2017 in the Death with Dignity Movement
January 1, 2018
Highlights from media coverage of Death with Dignity and related issues in the past week. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.
In Memoriam: Eva Thompson (1959-2017)
December 29, 2017
We were deeply saddened to learn of the death today of Eva Thompson, a steadfast advocate for Death with Dignity legislation in her home state of Maine. She was 58.
Measuring Success, Envisioning the Future: A Conversation with End of Life Washington’s Sally McLaughlin
December 28, 2017
We spoke with End of Life Washington Executive Director Sally McLaughlin about the organization’s recent accomplishments, long-term goals, and strategies to confront challenges in 2018.
Policy Change, Powerful Stories, and Provider Progress: Patient Choices Vermont in 2017
December 15, 2017
Our partner organization Patient Choices Vermont's executive director, Betsy Walkerman, talks about the organization’s progress in 2017 and plans for next year.
Weeks 48 & 49/2017 in the Death with Dignity Movement
December 11, 2017
Highlights from media coverage of Death with Dignity and related issues in the past week. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.
The Final Battle in Washington, D.C.
December 8, 2017
Earlier this year, the House of Representatives passed a spending bill that would repeal Washington, D.C.’s newly passed Death with Dignity Act. We worked hard to keep that awful provision out of the Senate’s companion bill—and we succeeded.
Why I Support Medical Aid in Dying in Ohio
December 5, 2017
A guest article by a founding board member of Ohio End of Life Options recounting her journey to advocating for death with dignity in her state.
Weeks 46 & 47/2017 in the Death with Dignity Media
November 27, 2017
Highlights from media coverage of Death with Dignity and related issues in the past week. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.