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    Jun 22, 2011 |Story| LA Canada

  1. In Theory: Should we be allowed to choose to die?

    Q. British author Sir Terry Pratchett recently presented a BBC documentary called “Choosing To Die,” about assisted suicide. Pratchett, the bestselling author of the “Discworld” series of fantasy novels, was diagnosed with...

    Tags: Documentary (genre), Palliative Care, Movies, Finance, Heroism

    2. Jun 15, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  2. Pompano Beach considers trap-neuter-release instead of euthanasia

    Pompano Beach might be one of the first cities in South Florida to stop killing healthy cats. The city's Animal Control euthanizes an average of 42 feral cats a year, and sends more to Broward County animal shelters — 180 last year — where...

    Tags: Social Issues, Broward County, Pompano Beach

    3. Jun 11, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  3. Broward acts to improve animal welfare

    Renewing their desire to reduce the number of dogs and cats euthanized in county shelters, Broward commissioners Tuesday pushed forward a host of measures aimed at regulating and reducing the furry population.
    Renewing their desire to reduce the number of dogs and cats euthanized in county shelters, Broward commissioners Tuesday pushed forward a host of measures aimed at regulating and reducing the furry population. Commissioners also passed laws Tuesday meant...

    Tags: The Holocaust (1934-1945), Politics, Broward County, Rentals, Heart Problems

    4. May 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Vermont governor signs physician assisted suicide bill

    With the strokes from three gubernatorial pens, Vermont on Monday became the fourth state in the country to allow doctors to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients.
    With the strokes from three gubernatorial pens, Vermont on Monday became the fourth state in the country to allow doctors to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients. Gov. Peter Shumlin signed the measure in a state House ceremony in...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, General Practitioners, Palliative Care, Peter Shumlin, Human Interest

    5. May 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Vermont House OKs right-to-die bill; governor expected to sign it

    Vermont is on track to become the fourth state to allow severely ill patients to end their lives under medical supervision.
    Vermont is on track to become the fourth state to allow severely ill patients to end their lives under medical supervision. The state’s House of Representatives voted 75 to 65 on Monday night to approve the “Patient Choice at End of Life&...

    Tags: U.S. Senate, Religion and Belief, Assisted Suicide, Values, Vermont Legislature

    6. May 12, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  6. New executive director of Washington Co. Humane Society streamlines adoption process and more

    Reducing obstacles for adoption, decreasing euthanasia rates and increasing the number of animal control field service officers are top priorities listed by Michael Lausen, the recently hired executive director of the Humane Society of Washington County.
    cj.lovelace@herald-mail.com
    Reducing obstacles for adoption, decreasing euthanasia rates and increasing the number of animal control field service officers are top priorities listed by Michael Lausen, the recently hired executive director of the Humane Society of Washington County....

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Rabies, Conservation, Sociology, Environmental Issues

    7. May 12, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  7. Number of animals euthanized decreases at Humane Society

    According to statistics from the Humane Society of Washington County, which in the past have not been made public, March’s total of 142 adoptions reflects an increase of 43 more than this past February and 48 more than in March 2012. The number...
    8. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV

  8. South Bend animal control director fired

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">South Bend's Animal Care and Control is headed in a new direction, including a change in leadership.</span>
    South Bend's Animal Care and Control is headed in a new direction, including a change in leadership. The director, Gary Libby, was fired earlier this week after 17 years with the department. The city's communication director wouldn't say why Libby was...

    Tags: Social Issues

    9. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Doctors describe 'death with dignity' program for cancer patients

    A majority of Americans support the idea of allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with the help of their doctors. For instance, 55% of people questioned for the NPR<a href=&quot;http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/12/27/168150886/americans-support-physician-assisted-suicide-for-terminally-ill">-Truven Health Analytics Health Poll</a> last&nbsp; year said they were in favor of legalizing physician-assisted suicide. A BBC<a href="http://www.harrisinteractive.com/NewsRoom/HarrisPolls/tabid/447/mid/1508/articleId/677/ctl/ReadCustom%20Default/Default.aspx"> World News America/Harris Poll</a> from the year before found that 58% believed that physician-assisted suicide should be a legal option for patients who request it.
    A majority of Americans support the idea of allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with the help of their doctors. For instance, 55% of people questioned for the NPR-Truven Health Analytics Health Poll last  year said they were in favor of...

    Tags: NPR, Assisted Suicide, Prostate Cancer, Palliative Care, Suicide

    10. Mar 26, 2013 |Column| Allentown Morning Call

  10. End-of-life views are lopsided in support of the right to choose 'death with dignity'

    There does not seem to be any middle ground on the issue of physician-assisted suicide. In fact, going by the reactions to Friday's column on that topic, there is no support for <em>any</em> ground other than that for the right of individuals to make end-of-life decisions for themselves.
    There does not seem to be any middle ground on the issue of physician-assisted suicide. In fact, going by the reactions to Friday's column on that topic, there is no support for any ground other than that for the right of individuals to make end-of-life...

    Tags: Assisted Suicide, Allentown, Cherryville, Suicide, Nazareth

    11. Mar 21, 2013 |Column| Allentown Morning Call

  11. Murder-suicide prevails over power structure denial of dignity

    Savor the victory. The power structure conspired to perpetuate hell for Mildred and Elwood &quot;Woody" Osman of Cherryville, but they prevailed.
    Savor the victory. The power structure conspired to perpetuate hell for Mildred and Elwood "Woody" Osman of Cherryville, but they prevailed. After 64 years of marriage, Woody took a .38-caliber revolver to the hospice room at Lehigh Valley Hospital in...

    Tags: Assisted Suicide, Allentown, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Abortion, Cherryville

    12. Mar 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Booth Gardner dies at 76; former Washington state governor

    Booth Gardner, a two-term Democratic governor who later in life spearheaded a campaign that made Washington the second state in the nation to legalize assisted suicide for the terminally ill, has died after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 76.
    Booth Gardner, a two-term Democratic governor who later in life spearheaded a campaign that made Washington the second state in the nation to legalize assisted suicide for the terminally ill, has died after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was...

    Tags: Assisted Suicide, Suicide, Politics, Executive Branch, Crime, Law and Justice

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