BREAKING THREAD: The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)—the global authority on disability rights—just released crucial observations on Canada’s compliance. Here's why this matters and what it says about MAiD. #DisabilityRights #CRPD #MAiD (1/9)

Check out this coverage of the hearing we participated in today: courthousenews.com/disability-gro…

Our lawyers did an incredible job yesterday at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals standing up for the rights of people with disabilities and speaking out against California's dangerous and discriminatory assisted suicide law. Watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=bvFSWC…

Recently, Oregon provided a summary of their so-called "Death with Dignity Act" (assisted suicide) for 2024. We've provided a brief summary of the most important data points from this document which you can read at the link below: patientsrightsaction.org/2024-oregon-de…

Watch this conversation with our Executive Director, Matt Vallière, and two of the lawyers immediately following End Assisted Suicide appearance at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. This is a helpful summary of where the case stands at this point! youtu.be/K38XoV0oYrY?fe…

This is a searing indictment of the Westminster bill as it emerges from committee - thanks to The Times and The Sunday Times editorial board for shining a light on the major flaws of assisted suicide! thetimes.com/article/e0aac5…

"Defendants in this case did not save Mr. Hickson’s life because they thought his life, as a person with a disability, was not worth saving. This is discrimination." Our friends at Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund filed an amicus brief decrying discrimination in medical treatment for a disabled man. You

BREAKING NEWS: Delaware has passed a bill to legalize assisted suicide. This bill now moves to the Governor's desk, and he has unfortunately stated publicly that he supports assisted suicide. We will continue our efforts to educate the Governor and encourage his move to

“Legalizing assisted suicide would send the dangerous message that some lives are not worth living — a message that could not be more contrary to New York’s values of inclusion and protection for all.” Thanks to the New York Post for this piece! nypost.com/2025/04/24/opi…

📢Liz "blue tick" Carr talks to assembled press outside Holyrood 🔥 #assistedsuicide #AssistedDyingBill #NotThisBill

Great article by Dr. Lydia Dugdale: "What began as a right to die when death is “reasonably foreseeable” seems to have evolved into the possibility of a hastened death for almost any form of suffering." nytimes.com/2025/05/11/opi…

Alicia Duncan's mother struggled with depression and still received lethal drugs to end her life. Alicia's heartbreaking story shows many of the pitfalls and dangers of assisted suicide laws. Listen below: youtube.com/watch?v=DGZYxi…

NO: California legislators must prioritize transparency and data in health policy. SB 403 jeopardizes oversight for the End of Life Option Act, putting vulnerable populations at risk. sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/05/16/opi…

Assisted suicide will not move forward this year in Nevada! We’re grateful for all our advocates and partners who worked diligently to make this happen. Residents of Nevada will be protected due to their hard work!

Hear from New York Assemblymember Nikki Lucas about what real choice looks like for patients with terminal illnesses. She proclaims her opposition to assisted suicide boldly and passionately.

Delaware is now the 12th state to allow assisted suicide in our nation. While we are disappointed in this result, we will not stop fighting for the protection of vulnerable patients and will continue to work to prevent these laws.

Our own Jessica Rodgers shared her story and opposition to assisted suicide to fellow advocates in France who are voting today on an assisted suicide bill!

France's National Assembly passed a bill today to legalize assisted suicide. The bill now goes to the Senate. This is an unfortunate decision that demonstrates French lawmakers are not interested in protecting vulnerable patients from deadly harm. theguardian.com/world/2025/may…

The tremendous work done by our Illinois coalition prevented a vote from occurring to legalize assisted suicide. We are so impressed with their tireless efforts! While the fight is never over, we are grateful that lives of vulnerable patients are still protected in Illinois.

We are sad to share of the tragic loss of Stephen Mendelsohn. Stephen spent decades working to defeat measures to legalize assisted suicide in Connecticut and was a consummate researcher assisting other states. We grieve this tremendous loss. Rest in eternal peace, dear Stephen.