Health Mar 26 More states legalize medically assisted suicide for terminal patients By Stephanie Sy, Mike Fritz
World Jun 20 UK parliament backs bill to allow terminally ill adults right to end their lives Members of Parliament voted 314-291 on Friday to back the bill following an impassioned and respectful debate. It now goes to the unelected House of Lords. By Pan Pylas, Associated Press
Health Dec 16 Watch 8:32 Why a website with explicit directions for suicide remains active Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among young Americans, and most websites about suicide are aimed at prevention. But a New York Times investigation looks into one that provides information and directions for how to die. Gabriel Dance and… By Amna Nawaz, Claire Mufson
Nation Jun 04 Maine lawmakers approve bill that allows assisted suicide If Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signs the bill, Maine would join seven other states in legalizing assisted suicide. By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press
Nation Jan 27 As doctors drop opposition, aid-in-dying advocates target next battleground states Efforts to expand physician-assisted death, which is legal in six states and Washington, D.C., are met with powerful resistance from religious groups, disability advocates and the medical establishment. By Melissa Bailey, Kaiser Health News
Apr 14 Watch 5:51 The stories behind Canada's assisted suicide battle By PBS News Hour Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced legislation Thursday that would legalize physician-assisted suicide across the nation. Trudeau’s decision comes a year after the Canadian Supreme Court overturned a criminal ban against the practice. For more on the issue, we look… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 7:55 Diane Rehm shares the painful story of her husband's death By PBS News Hour After her husband starved himself to death over the course of nine days rather than continue living with Parkinson’s disease, NPR’s Diane Rehm found herself plagued with questions and fears. She channeled her struggles into “On My Own,” an evocative… Continue watching
Sep 12 California lawmakers approve physician-assisted suicide By Carey Reed In a vote of 23 to 14, California lawmakers approved a bill allowing physician-assisted suicide on Friday. Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 9:26 After Brittany Maynard, right-to-die movement finds new life beyond Oregon By PBS News Hour Last fall, the story of 29-year-old Brittany Maynard, who moved to Oregon so she could legally end her own life, brought the issue of assisted suicide back into the national spotlight. Now, the movement's renewed momentum may affect end-of-life care… Continue watching
Mar 06 What's the state of assisted suicide laws across the U.S.? By Stephen Fee Since last fall, the laws governing assisted suicide -- even in states where the practice is legal -- have continued to evolve. Continue reading