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.
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.
Weeks 51 & 52/2019 in the Death with Dignity Movement
December 30, 2019
Highlights from media coverage of death with dignity and related issues in the past two weeks. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.
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.
Weeks 49 & 50/2019 in the Death with Dignity Movement
December 16, 2019
Highlights from media coverage of death with dignity and related issues in the past two weeks. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.
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.
Weeks 47 & 48/2019 in the Death with Dignity Movement
December 2, 2019
Highlights from media coverage of death with dignity and related issues in the past two weeks. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.
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.
Weeks 46 & 47/2019 in the Death with Dignity Movement
November 18, 2019
Highlights from media coverage of death with dignity and related issues in the past two weeks. Articles, essays, op-eds, editorials, and more.