Brittany Maynard

Contraception case could limit decisions about dying

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — March 24, 2016
(RNS) If the religious groups win on blocking contraception coverage, some attorneys argue the ruling could easily apply to decisions about care at the end of life.

Honoring our wives’ lives and deaths (COMMENTARY)

By Dan Diaz — October 15, 2015
Two widowers say they feel gratified that the California Legislature passed, and Governor Brown signed, the End of Life Option Act, and will work to see to it that other Americans also have that right.

California governor signs right-to-die bill sought by Brittany Maynard

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 5, 2015
(RNS) California's "End of Life Option Act" makes it the fifth state to legalize physician-assisted dying for terminally ill patients and it will be available to one in 10 Americans.

California governor faces final call on right-to-die bill

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 1, 2015
(RNS) "Death with dignity" or "legalized suicide"? Gov. Jerry Brown could sign a bill making his the most populous state to allow physician-assisted dying -- or veto it.

British Parliament rejects controversial right-to-die bill

By Trevor Grundy — September 11, 2015
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) A letter written by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and signed by Roman Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and Sikh faith leaders claimed the defeated bill crossed "a legal and ethical Rubicon."

California assisted-suicide bill advances despite Catholic opposition

By Reuters — September 2, 2015
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) A controversial bill to allow physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients in California passed a key legislative committee on Tuesday, after failing in the Legislature earlier this summer amid opposition from the Catholic Church.

Right-to-die act inspired by Brittany Maynard passes California Senate

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — June 5, 2015
(RNS) Right-to-die legislation inspired by patient advocate Brittany Maynard passed a milestone in California Thursday when the state Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill to legalize physician-assisted dying.

Right to die act passes California Senate as Brittany Maynard’s family looks on

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — June 4, 2015
Opponents fear this is a push for the elderly, disabled and depressed to kill themselves. Supporters say the act, packed with safeguards, is a matter of dignity and autonomy for the dying.

Bill allowing physician-assisted dying moves forward in California legislature

By Reuters — May 29, 2015
If passed, it means that Californians will not have to move to another state, as Brittany Maynard did, to seek a legal prescription to end suffering from a terminal illness.

Half of U.S. states consider right-to-die legislation

By Malak Monir — April 17, 2015
"Brittany Maynard's death ... made it a political issue for younger people, not just older people," said medical ethicist Arthur Caplan.

Kara Tippetts, a Christian voice against assisted dying, has died

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — March 22, 2015
She tried to convince Brittany Maynard not to take her own life. Unlike Maynard, she found a rich vein of spiritual meaning in living -- and dying -- on God's time.

Kara Tippetts and Brittany Maynard: Does suffering open a spiritual door?

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 2, 2015
Brittany Maynard was the poster face of the right-to-die view. Kara Tippetts, now dying of cancer, rallies those who say that's a sad and sinful road.

Brittany Maynard, right-to-die voice, advocates from the grave

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — November 19, 2014
(RNS) A new video from Compassion & Choices continues Maynard's campaign for right-to-die legislation.

Pope warns against the ‘false sense of compassion’ in euthanasia

By Josephine McKenna — November 17, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The pope has condemned the assisted suicide movement, which he considers to be a symptom of today's "throw-away culture" that views the sick and elderly as a drain on society.

Vatican ethicist: No dignity in Brittany Maynard’s physician-assisted death

By Josephine McKenna — November 4, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) "We don't judge people, but the gesture in itself is to be condemned," said Monsignor Ignacio Carrasco de Paula, head of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
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