Losing Forward with Dignity
July 5, 2021
In taking a step back to reflect on this legislative session, thinking about what could have gone differently and what tactics we will utilize during the next legislative sessions, Death with Dignity National’s Center’s Executive Director, Peg Sandeen,…
Good Things Take Time
June 25, 2021
As legislative sessions come to an end, some years we get to celebrate the passing of a new aid-in-dying law, and sometimes we have to grieve a bill stalling in the process. This year, we get to do both. We…
Death with Dignity’s 2020 Year in Review
December 21, 2020
A recap of Death with Dignity's work, accomplishments, and milestones in 2020.
The Spirit of Dirigo: Celebrating One Year of Implementation in Maine
September 18, 2020
Commemorating one year of death with dignity in Maine through interviews with people whose personal stories demonstrate the wide-reaching impact of the state's aid-in-dying law.
Introducing Our SouthWest Strategy
September 14, 2020
Death with Dignity has launched its SouthWest Strategy, a coordinated effort to pass aid-in-dying legislation in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.
Death with Dignity National Center Bolsters Grassroots Advocacy Across the Nation Through Grant Program
September 9, 2020
Death with Dignity supports grassroots advocates and organizations across the country through its Dignity50 Grant Fund.
Latest Report on Oregon Death with Dignity Act Shows Law Continues to Work As Intended
March 11, 2020
A summary of the Oregon Health Authority's report on the 22nd year of implementation of the Oregon Death with Dignity Act.
Maryland End-of-Life Option Act: Medical Standard of Care Supported by Majority of State Residents
February 28, 2020
A transcript of testimony by Death with Dignity Executive Director Peg Sandeen in support of Maryland Senate Bill 701, the End-of-Life Option Act.
Hearing on New Hampshire Death with Dignity Act Draws Large Crowd, Powerful Testimony
February 13, 2020
A recap of the February 12, 2020 hearing on the New Hampshire Death with Dignity Act, where Death with Dignity staff and advocates provided testimony.
“The People Have Spoken” in Maryland: Remarks from Death with Dignity Executive Director Peg Sandeen
January 28, 2020
Remarks from Death with Dignity Executive Director Peg Sandeen at a January 28, 2020 press conference urging Maryland lawmakers to pass the End of Life Option Act.