
Live Free AND Die — PEACEFULLY
A Plea for Passage of Death with Dignity in New Hampshire, by Peter Fernald “Live free or die.” I strongly support the first two words of our historic state motto, and at the end of this piece, I…

Brittany’s Legacy
Death with Dignity Board member Deborah Ziegler remembers her daughter, Brittany Maynard, on the 6th anniversary of her death.

Introducing Our SouthWest Strategy
Death with Dignity has launched its SouthWest Strategy, a coordinated effort to pass aid-in-dying legislation in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.

Mourning, Grieving, and Healing “Your Way”: Reflections from Former Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts
Excerpts from Former Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts' 2001 book, "Death without Denial, Grief Without Apology."

Dying—and Grieving—During a Pandemic
Specialists in end-of-life care and death/dying share their perspectives on the practical, emotional, and philosophical issues that characterize dying and grieving today.

Your Coronavirus Questions Answered: COVID-19 Exposes Complex Concerns in End-of-Life Care
A nurse, physicians, and a medical ethicist answer most frequently asked questions about the impact of COVID-19 on end-of-life care and advance directives.

A Personal Connection Inspires Donors to Support Death with Dignity
Our work is made possible by generous donors across the country who share our commitment to ensuring all Americans have the right to decide how they die. For Max Roman and Kappy Wells, a personal connection to the death with dignity movement inspires them to support our work.

“The World Changed”: Barbara Roberts on the Lasting Impact of the Oregon Death with Dignity Act
Former Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts reflects on her decades of leadership in the Death with Dignity movement catalyzed by her late husband, Frank.

“I Never Lost Sight of What I Wanted”: An Interview with Right-to-Die Pioneer Derek Humphry
An interview with right-to-die pioneer and Hemlock Society founder Derek Humphry.

Looking Back, Moving Forward: 25 Years of Death with Dignity in Oregon
Twenty-five years after Oregon voters passed the Oregon Death with Dignity Act—the first statute of its kind in the world—we are launching a series chronicling the campaign that led to its passage.