Report: Assisted Suicide Prescriptions in Oregon Increased in 2025
More people than ever received prescriptions in Oregon for lethal drugs in 2025, according to a new report.
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Virginia Senate Committee Kills Assisted Suicide Bill
A bill that would allow doctors to prescribe deadly drugs to terminally ill patients in Virginia was rejected by the full state Senate committee on Thursday morning with the help of two Democrats.
Democrat NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Reaches Agreement with Legislature to Sign Assisted Suicide Bill
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she will sign an assisted suicide bill for terminally ill individuals after working with the state legislature to make changes to the legislation.
Democrat Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Signs Bill Legalizing Assisted Suicide for Terminally Ill
Illinois is now the 12th state, plus D.C., that allows physicians to assist terminally ill people in killing themselves — all in the name of “choice,” compassion, and easing end-of-life suffering.
Chicago Tribune Urges Illinois Governor to Veto Assisted Suicide Bill
The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board is urging Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) to veto an assisted suicide bill that state lawmakers narrowly passed on Halloween.
Euthanasia Now So Popular in Canada, Doctor-Killers Struggle to Meet Demand
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), Canada’s preferred euphemism for euthanasia, has become so popular practitioners struggle to meet demand.
New York Lawmakers Pass Assisted Suicide Bill, Send to Governor’s Desk
The bill is now sitting on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) desk — the governor has not indicated whether she will sign the bill, but her office said she will “review the legislation.”
New York State Lawmakers Likely to Pass Assisted Suicide Bill Next Week
The bill would allow people with a prognoses of six months or less to live to be prescribed lethal drugs to end their lives.
Delaware Becomes 11th State to Legalize Physician-Assisted Suicide
Delaware Democrat Gov. Matt Meyer signed a bill on Tuesday legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients given six months or less to live.
Nevada Legislature Quashes Bill to Legalize Physician-Assisted Suicide
The Nevada legislature killed a bill on Friday that would have legalized physician-assisted suicide.
NY State Assembly Passes Assisted Suicide Bill for Terminally Ill
The New York State Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday the would legalize medically assisted suicide for people with terminal illnesses.
Terminal Cancer Fighter, 12, Honorarily Sworn in to over 900 Police Departments
A Texas 12-year-old suffering from terminal cancer was honored by Alabama police with a ceremony naming him a deputy chief — bringing his total number of honorary law enforcement titles to over 900.
In California, Nearly 900 People Died by Assisted Suicide Last Year
Nearly 900 people died by assisted suicide in 2023 in California, according to a state department of health report released this month.
Report: Canada ‘Poised to Lead World’ in Assisted Suicide Deaths
Canada is expected to lead the world in assisted suicide deaths under its medical assistance in dying (MAID) program as soon as 2025, the Toronto Star reported.
‘Euthanasia’ for Terminally Ill Children to be Legalised in the Netherlands
It will soon be legal to Euthanise children with certain terminal illnesses in the Netherlands, reports on Friday have claimed.
Activists Use Abortion ‘Bodily Autonomy’ Argument to Spread Assisted Suicide Agenda
Activists pushing for the adoption of assisted suicide laws are framing their agenda using the “bodily autonomy” argument.
Christian Doctors Sue New Mexico for Law Forcing Participation in Assisted Suicide
Christian doctors are standing against a law that requires them to facilitate suicide in ways that violate their religious convictions.
Southern California City Shuts Down Family-Run Haunted House Benefiting Terminally Ill Daughter
A popular family-run haunted house in San Bernardino, California, was shut down by city officials after neighbors complained about traffic and safety concerns.
Community Rallies Around Teacher with Terminal Cancer to Repaint House for His Wife
Dozens of people came out to help repaint the house of a 45-year-old former teacher from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after he was told by his doctors that he had only months to live.
Nurse Gets Pilot to Fly Terminally Ill Father to See His Son Play Football One Last Time
A terminally ill father was able to hug his son before his football game one last time, thanks to a nurse who stepped in to get a pilot to fly him to the away game.
Delaware Hospital Organizes Wedding for Terminally Ill Patient
A Delaware hospital organized a wedding on Sunday for a terminally ill patient and his fiancée, who followed their vow to be together “in sickness and in health” long before they said, “I do.” Rachel Jiménez said everything changed for her
Fire Department Makes Terminally Ill 9-Year-Old ‘Honorary Firefighter’
A terminally-ill nine-year-old girl who is battling cancer was named an honorary firefighter by her local fire department.
Mother Accused of Killing Daughter She Claimed Was Terminally Ill
A Colorado mother has been accused of killing her daughter whom she claimed died of a terminal illness.
Terminally Ill Woman Gets Bucket List Wish to Ride-Along in Cop Car
A Minnesota woman diagnosed with terminal cancer who spent years taking care of others as a nurse got her bucket list wish to ride-along in a police car.
