The Making of a Pro-Right-to-Die Judge
How does a religiously conservative social worker in rural North Dakota become a judge and advocate for the right to die? (Continue reading ...)
10 Ways to Help Ensure a Peaceful Death
Only 10% of us will die in our sleep. For the rest, here is a list that can help facilitate a peaceful and painless exit. (Continue reading ...)
Disability, ableism, and the right to die
Lamar Hankins, who was partly disabled for much of his adult life and whose father was severely disabled before dying from complications of Alzheimer's, shares why he supports the right to die even for the disabled. (Continue reading ...)
Is there a better word than suicide?
Up for a challenge? You are invited to join the effort to replace "suicide" with a word that has more, well, dignity. (Continue reading ...)
Rethinking the importance of MAID laws
The creator of The Good Death Society Blog shares his new perspective on Medical Aid in Dying. (Continue reading ...)
Do we need gatekeepers?
Faye Girsh reflects on one of the biggest obstacles to the right to die. (Continue reading ...)
“Completed Life” — A response to Derek Humphry
As a counter-point to Derek Humphry's recent post, the director of FEN's Exit Guide program voices support for self-deliverance based on a "completed life." (Continue reading ...)
Can suicide by older adults who are not terminally ill be a rational choice?
Derek Humphry, co-founder of The Hemlock Society and Final Exit Network, reflects on the trend of using "completed life" as a reason for self-deliverance among the elderly. (Continue reading ...)
Death Cafe Oakland
Bill Palmer shares some reflections and insights as founder of Death Cafe Oakland in California. (Continue reading ...)
In Response: Medical Aid in Dying is a Show of Compassion
Responding to an article in the Duluth (Minnesota) News Tribune, Rev. Edward Holland and Rev. Harlan Limpert of Interfaith Clergy for End-of-Life Options voice their support for Medical Aid in Dying. (Continue reading ...)