Death with Dignity
@deathwithdignity.org
We lead the national movement on end-of-life advocacy and policy reform. Learn more at www.deathwithdignity.org
Have questions about ALS & Death with Dignity? Dr. Jessica Kaan, DO, MPH, shares how ALS shapes end-of-life conversations, traveling to access the law, and its impact on end-of-life choices in our latest blog.https://tinyurl.com/mpupc76w
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Have questions about ALS & Death with Dignity? Dr. Jessica Kaan, DO, MPH, shares how ALS shapes end-of-life conversations, traveling to access the law, and its impact on end-of-life choices in our latest blog.https://tinyurl.com/mpupc76w
“Five years with you is better than no years.” Andrea and Roy got 30 beautiful years—but in the end, he had no option to choose dignity. Andrea now advocates in his honor. Read more: ow.ly/hPpf50XxReg
November 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
“Five years with you is better than no years.” Andrea and Roy got 30 beautiful years—but in the end, he had no option to choose dignity. Andrea now advocates in his honor. Read more: ow.ly/hPpf50XxReg
The first time he said, “I can’t take this,” my heart sank. Watching his father suffer, NY legislator AL Taylor changed his mind on medical aid in dying. Now he urges Gov. Hochul to give terminally ill New Yorkers the choice for a peaceful, dignified death. https://tinyurl.com/2kdb3rvx
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The first time he said, “I can’t take this,” my heart sank. Watching his father suffer, NY legislator AL Taylor changed his mind on medical aid in dying. Now he urges Gov. Hochul to give terminally ill New Yorkers the choice for a peaceful, dignified death. https://tinyurl.com/2kdb3rvx
🚨 The Morning Show spoiler alert!
When TV tackles Death with Dignity, it doesn’t always get it right. Our Managing Director, Elia Lawatsch, breaks down what The Morning Show got wrong—and why accuracy matters when portraying end-of-life choices. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2s3nwcuz
When TV tackles Death with Dignity, it doesn’t always get it right. Our Managing Director, Elia Lawatsch, breaks down what The Morning Show got wrong—and why accuracy matters when portraying end-of-life choices. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2s3nwcuz
November 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
🚨 The Morning Show spoiler alert!
When TV tackles Death with Dignity, it doesn’t always get it right. Our Managing Director, Elia Lawatsch, breaks down what The Morning Show got wrong—and why accuracy matters when portraying end-of-life choices. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2s3nwcuz
When TV tackles Death with Dignity, it doesn’t always get it right. Our Managing Director, Elia Lawatsch, breaks down what The Morning Show got wrong—and why accuracy matters when portraying end-of-life choices. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2s3nwcuz
We’re one signature away from Death with Dignity in Illinois! SB1950 has passed the Legislature and awaits Gov. Pritzker’s signature. Tell him to legalize Death with Dignity and give terminally ill Illinoisans the choice they deserve: https://tinyurl.com/4dmh6nk2
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
We’re one signature away from Death with Dignity in Illinois! SB1950 has passed the Legislature and awaits Gov. Pritzker’s signature. Tell him to legalize Death with Dignity and give terminally ill Illinoisans the choice they deserve: https://tinyurl.com/4dmh6nk2
As Illinois’ Death with Dignity bill nears the finish line, voices like Kimberly Shoemaker’s matter more than ever. After losing both parents without this option, she shared her story in the Chicago Tribune. Read her powerful piece: https://tinyurl.com/4eweds3d
November 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
As Illinois’ Death with Dignity bill nears the finish line, voices like Kimberly Shoemaker’s matter more than ever. After losing both parents without this option, she shared her story in the Chicago Tribune. Read her powerful piece: https://tinyurl.com/4eweds3d
Having the choice, or being denied it, can change everything. Jennifer, an end-of-life social worker, shares how Hawai‘i’s Death with Dignity law shaped her work, and how moving to Florida showed her what life without it looks like. Read her story: tinyurl.com/36yszmbc
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Having the choice, or being denied it, can change everything. Jennifer, an end-of-life social worker, shares how Hawai‘i’s Death with Dignity law shaped her work, and how moving to Florida showed her what life without it looks like. Read her story: tinyurl.com/36yszmbc
Coloradans! “Other Side,” a documentary about Death with Dignity advocate Lynda Bluestein, will be screening at The Lyric Theater on Thursday, Nov 6. Followed by a Q&A with her son Jake Shannon and our CEO Peg Sandeen. Get your tix now: ow.ly/Y6tG50XlVlO
November 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Coloradans! “Other Side,” a documentary about Death with Dignity advocate Lynda Bluestein, will be screening at The Lyric Theater on Thursday, Nov 6. Followed by a Q&A with her son Jake Shannon and our CEO Peg Sandeen. Get your tix now: ow.ly/Y6tG50XlVlO
BREAKING: Death with Dignity wins in Illinois! The Senate passed Deb’s Law (SB1950), sending it to Gov. Pritzker’s desk. If signed, Illinois will become the first Midwest state with a DWD law. Help us secure the final push: tinyurl.com/7ewxp5ey
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October 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
BREAKING: Death with Dignity wins in Illinois! The Senate passed Deb’s Law (SB1950), sending it to Gov. Pritzker’s desk. If signed, Illinois will become the first Midwest state with a DWD law. Help us secure the final push: tinyurl.com/7ewxp5ey
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In our latest Why I Advocate series, Kellee O'Reilly shares her uncle’s experience in choosing California's Death with Dignity law after being diagnosed with inoperable glioblastoma. Read Kellee's tribute to her uncle Bill and why she advocates here: ow.ly/WY0950Xk5M7
October 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
In our latest Why I Advocate series, Kellee O'Reilly shares her uncle’s experience in choosing California's Death with Dignity law after being diagnosed with inoperable glioblastoma. Read Kellee's tribute to her uncle Bill and why she advocates here: ow.ly/WY0950Xk5M7
Curious how a death doula can support you or your loved ones? Join Ohio End of Life Options' free online talk with Death Doula Kacie, RN—educator and founder of Death Doula School. Learn how compassion and choice shape life’s final chapter. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/498kb8dx
October 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Curious how a death doula can support you or your loved ones? Join Ohio End of Life Options' free online talk with Death Doula Kacie, RN—educator and founder of Death Doula School. Learn how compassion and choice shape life’s final chapter. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/498kb8dx
Calling all hospice & palliative care nurses! Visit the Aid in Dying Collaborative booth at the HPNA Conference, Oct 27–28 in Lake Buena Vista, FL, to learn about medical aid in dying & collaborate with leaders supporting end-of-life choices.
October 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Calling all hospice & palliative care nurses! Visit the Aid in Dying Collaborative booth at the HPNA Conference, Oct 27–28 in Lake Buena Vista, FL, to learn about medical aid in dying & collaborate with leaders supporting end-of-life choices.
Meet our Global Fellows! First up: Nicole Dalmer, PhD, Associate Professor & Acting Director at McMaster University. She shares how her background shapes her work and why death literacy is essential to improving end-of-life care. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mryannad
October 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Meet our Global Fellows! First up: Nicole Dalmer, PhD, Associate Professor & Acting Director at McMaster University. She shares how her background shapes her work and why death literacy is essential to improving end-of-life care. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mryannad
This week, dozens of Death with Dignity advocates gathered at the NY State Capitol, urging Gov. Hochul to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act. Bill sponsors Sen. Brad Hoylman Sigel & Asm. Amy Paulin share their thoughts in this CBS Albany article: cbs6albany.com/news/local/a...
October 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This week, dozens of Death with Dignity advocates gathered at the NY State Capitol, urging Gov. Hochul to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act. Bill sponsors Sen. Brad Hoylman Sigel & Asm. Amy Paulin share their thoughts in this CBS Albany article: cbs6albany.com/news/local/a...
Angela’s mom, Annette, lived with boundless generosity and courage. Facing terminal cancer, she chose Death with Dignity on her own terms. To honor her, Angela made a video to share her story with the world. “You may never need this choice, but someone you love might.” Read more: ow.ly/jnuP50X1Jt5
September 25, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Angela’s mom, Annette, lived with boundless generosity and courage. Facing terminal cancer, she chose Death with Dignity on her own terms. To honor her, Angela made a video to share her story with the world. “You may never need this choice, but someone you love might.” Read more: ow.ly/jnuP50X1Jt5
Our 2025 Annual Report is here! This year, 17 states introduced legislation, 6 introduced amendments, 2 passed Death with Dignity laws, and 4 jurisdictions face threats. We’re proud of our progress, but the fight isn’t over. Where does your state stand? tinyurl.com/43stzurb
September 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Our 2025 Annual Report is here! This year, 17 states introduced legislation, 6 introduced amendments, 2 passed Death with Dignity laws, and 4 jurisdictions face threats. We’re proud of our progress, but the fight isn’t over. Where does your state stand? tinyurl.com/43stzurb
Congress wants to repeal D.C.’s Death with Dignity law, and ban the Council from ever reinstating it. If they succeed, it sets a dangerous precedent: no state’s end-of-life freedom is safe. We can’t let D.C. be the first domino to fall. Read more here: tinyurl.com/8ps35n2y
September 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Congress wants to repeal D.C.’s Death with Dignity law, and ban the Council from ever reinstating it. If they succeed, it sets a dangerous precedent: no state’s end-of-life freedom is safe. We can’t let D.C. be the first domino to fall. Read more here: tinyurl.com/8ps35n2y
HUGE NEWS! The Assembly passed SB403, making medical aid in dying permanent in CA with a 47–11 bipartisan vote. Thanks to everyone who testified, wrote letters, and shared their stories. SB403 now moves to the Senate for concurrence. Share this news with your community today!
September 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
HUGE NEWS! The Assembly passed SB403, making medical aid in dying permanent in CA with a 47–11 bipartisan vote. Thanks to everyone who testified, wrote letters, and shared their stories. SB403 now moves to the Senate for concurrence. Share this news with your community today!
Kimberly Shoemaker lost both parents to cancer without the option of medical aid in dying. Now she’s fighting to change that in Illinois—so anyone with a terminal illness has the option to die on their own terms, at home, surrounded by love. Read her powerful story: tinyurl.com/4eweds3d
September 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Kimberly Shoemaker lost both parents to cancer without the option of medical aid in dying. Now she’s fighting to change that in Illinois—so anyone with a terminal illness has the option to die on their own terms, at home, surrounded by love. Read her powerful story: tinyurl.com/4eweds3d
Many legislatures may be out of session, but advocacy for medical aid in dying never stops. Summer is the perfect time to keep momentum alive. Val Lovelace of Maine Death with Dignity shares how to stay engaged & build community: tinyurl.com/3wmn972d
August 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Many legislatures may be out of session, but advocacy for medical aid in dying never stops. Summer is the perfect time to keep momentum alive. Val Lovelace of Maine Death with Dignity shares how to stay engaged & build community: tinyurl.com/3wmn972d
When Jennifer was diagnosed with ALS, her sister, Jamie McNeil, a retired nurse of more than 30 years, supported her choice for Death with Dignity. Read her story: ow.ly/gr0450WJbxy
August 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
When Jennifer was diagnosed with ALS, her sister, Jamie McNeil, a retired nurse of more than 30 years, supported her choice for Death with Dignity. Read her story: ow.ly/gr0450WJbxy
Facing terminal cancer, Tatiana Andia chose a medically assisted death in Colombia and spent her final year fighting for dignity, transparency, and choice. Her story is changing how Colombia talks about death. Read it here: tinyurl.com/4e3achmy
August 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Facing terminal cancer, Tatiana Andia chose a medically assisted death in Colombia and spent her final year fighting for dignity, transparency, and choice. Her story is changing how Colombia talks about death. Read it here: tinyurl.com/4e3achmy
A wedding dress, a Meat Loaf song, and the middle finger. Just a few stories Dr. Robin Plumer shares from her Death with Dignity practice. In honor of 6 years of NJ’s aid-in-dying law, she reflects on its impact and offers advice for clinicians: tinyurl.com/5etmevc6
August 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A wedding dress, a Meat Loaf song, and the middle finger. Just a few stories Dr. Robin Plumer shares from her Death with Dignity practice. In honor of 6 years of NJ’s aid-in-dying law, she reflects on its impact and offers advice for clinicians: tinyurl.com/5etmevc6
Arizona: “Other Side,” a documentary about Death with Dignity advocate Lynda Bluestein, screens at the Sedona Film Festival this Thursday, July 17.Her legacy lives on through this intimate portrait of her end-of-life fight. Panel to follow with her son, Jake. 💜 tinyurl.com/ycxfju2u
July 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Arizona: “Other Side,” a documentary about Death with Dignity advocate Lynda Bluestein, screens at the Sedona Film Festival this Thursday, July 17.Her legacy lives on through this intimate portrait of her end-of-life fight. Panel to follow with her son, Jake. 💜 tinyurl.com/ycxfju2u
“Ohioans are politically and philosophically diverse. We disagree on many issues. But we share core values prizing freedom, personal autonomy, compassion and love for our families." Read Ohio DWD advocate Lisa Vigil Schattinger's letter to the editor: ow.ly/H9Gu50Wm1ab
July 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
“Ohioans are politically and philosophically diverse. We disagree on many issues. But we share core values prizing freedom, personal autonomy, compassion and love for our families." Read Ohio DWD advocate Lisa Vigil Schattinger's letter to the editor: ow.ly/H9Gu50Wm1ab