PBS Documentary Investigates Assisted Suicide, Shines Light on People with Disabilities Feeling Pressured to Die

The legalization of assisted suicide for disabled Canadians has led to people feeling pressured to access medical assistance in dying rather than life-sustaining care.
Illinois Becomes 12th State to Legalize Assisted Suicide

The bill – which was originally put forward as a food safety measure and later controversially amended to include assisted suicide language – authorizes doctors in the state to prescribe lethal drugs.
Founder of Assisted Suicide Organization Ends His Life Through ‘Voluntarily Assisted Dying’

Dignitas founder Ludwig A. Minelli, 92, passed away on November 29, 2025, ‘self-determinedly by voluntary assisted dying.’ No other details about his death were released.
Illinois Senate Quietly Passes Dangerous Assisted Suicide Bill on Halloween

Illinois lawmakers early Halloween morning quietly passed a bill to legalize assisted suicide in the state, provoking strong criticism from pro-life and disability rights groups.
The Assisted Suicide Lobby is Promoting Suicide Tourism

Oregon and Vermont expanded their assisted suicide laws by removing the assisted suicide law residency requirement and allowing anyone from anywhere to die by assisted suicide in those states.
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