Death with Dignity and Grassroots Advocates Urge New York Lawmakers to Pass Medical Aid in Dying Act
January 23, 2020
Death with Dignity National Center launched a digital advocacy campaign today urging Democratic legislative leaders to finally enact medical aid in dying in New York.
A Personal Connection Inspires Donors to Support Death with Dignity
January 10, 2020
Our work is made possible by generous donors across the country who share our commitment to ensuring all Americans have the right to decide how they die. For Max Roman and Kappy Wells, a personal connection to the death with dignity movement inspires them to support our work.
A Flourishing Movement: Reflections from Death with Dignity Executive Director Peg Sandeen
January 8, 2020
Death with Dignity National Center Executive Director Peg Sandeen shares reflections on the history and growth of the death with dignity movement nationwide, 25 years after Oregonians passed the world's first death with dignity law.
Death with Dignity’s 2019 Year in Review
December 23, 2019
A look back at our accomplishments in 2019, plus a preview of our new and ongoing efforts in states across the country.
The End of Life Options Act: A Religious Defense
December 9, 2019
Massachusetts resident Sylvia Shaw, a death with dignity advocate and devout Christian, mounts a religious defense of proposed assisted dying legislation in her state.
Scenes from a Celebration: Commemorating 25 Years of the Oregon Death with Dignity Act
November 20, 2019
A recap of Death with Dignity's event, "Looking Back, Moving Forward: Commemorating 25 Years of Death with Dignity," held November 8, 2019 in Portland, Oregon.
Brittany Maynard’s Legacy, Five Years On
November 1, 2019
Five years ago today, Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old with terminal brain cancer, used the Oregon Death with Dignity to die peacefully.
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.
New Hampshire Death with Dignity Launches Advocacy Efforts at Kickoff Event in Concord
October 3, 2019
For the past year, we have been working with New Hampshire resident Bob McCown to start and grow a grassroots organization, New Hampshire Death with Dignity. The group officially launched at an event in Concord on September 27.
Best Letters to the Editor, September 2019
September 30, 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 September 2019.