In the olden times, the math was simple. Lower turnout favoured the right wing and their disciplined voters. Higher turnout meant the unruly left-wing voters were animated enough to get off of their asses and vote.
If it was ever true (and maybe someone should take another look at the numbers), it no longer is... #referendum #assisteddying
https://www.pengovsky.com/2025/11/25/10-takeaways-from-assisted-dying-referendum-whoopass/
Slovenia holds a vote on a contested assisted dying law.
Slovenians have begun voting in a referendum that will determine if a law legalising assisted dying will be enforced or suspended, after critics mounted a campaign against the legislation.
Several European countries, including Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland, allow terminally ill people to receive medical help to end their lives.
#Slovenia #Politics #AssistedDying #Referendum #Voting #Health
Inseparable, sensuous and confident, the Kessler twins were pioneers of variety show culture https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/nov/21/inseperable-sensuous-and-confident-the-kessler-twins-were-pioneers-of-variety-show-culture #Television&radio #EntertainmentTV #Assisteddying #Popandrock #Television #Eurovision #Culture #Dance #Music #Stage
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For once a decent argued piece by Jenkins
‘the upper house remains in essence a retirement home for senior politicians and party donors. As such, it has predictably rendered itself immune to change by generations of ageing public figures. Its membership has soared to more than 820.’
#assistedDying #AbolishHoL #UkPol #religion #hostages #democracy #autocracy
Unelected Lords are blocking assisted dying – this is a democratic outrage | Simon Jenkins https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/20/unelected-lords-blocking-assisted-dying-democratic-outrage #HouseofCommons #Assisteddying #HouseofLords #Lordsreform #Politics #UKnews #Law
The Kessler twins, Alice and Ellen, legendary performers who shaped Europe’s postwar entertainment scene, have died together on the same day at the age of 89 through medically assisted dying. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/alice-ellen-kessler-legendary-twins-pass-away-x4q7ua7i?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KesslerTwins #AliceKessler #EllenKessler #AssistedDying
Award winning Life After released in 2025
"I don't think it's a happy ending unless I can control it myself."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28718656
#movie #jerikabolen #blackdisabled #blackpwd #blackwomen #the92percent #wegotus #pwd #euthanasia #assisteddying #ceasingtreatment #wisconsin #blackmastodon
As the Assisted Dying bill returns to the House of Lords, around 900 amendments have been tabled (including over 500 from just seven opponents of the bill) leading some to susceptible that this is less about (further) scrutiny and more about delay.
The Q. is: at what point is the legislation regarded as 'safe enough' for the law to be passed and practice to indicate whether safeguards are sufficient?
The debate on assisted dying is far from over...
#AssistedDying
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2drk17p942o
As a palliative care specialist, I’ve witnessed the human tragedy of our end-of-life care crisis | Rachel Clarke https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/10/palliative-care-end-life-death-crisis #Deathanddying #Assisteddying #Hospitals #Hospices #Society #Health #UKnews #NHS
ACT voluntary assisted dying scheme begins, allowing Canberrans to ‘die with dignity’
Canberran Gail Ford says she has lived a fortunate life. An educator and communicator with a passion to…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #ACT #Assisteddying #AU #Australia #Canberra #DarleneCox #dyingwithdignity #GailFord #KateReed #Palliative #Parkinson's #taskforce #VAD #voluntary
https://www.newsbeep.com/225148/
Jackie Ferrara chooses assisted death in Switzerland after a long review. Read the full story below. #ValidUpdates #JackieFerrara #AssistedDying #Switzerland #MoMA
https://validupdates.com/2025/10/jackie-ferrara-ends-life-through-swiss-medical-aid/
I still can’t believe this wonderful man is gone. Robert Murray-Smith: https://youtu.be/GhramXiUrY4?si=CyIXWYt86GK7J0uy ❤️ he was a scientist, inventor, incredible educator and had a infectious laugh when one of his crazy workbench inventions worked! He leaves a legacy of thousands of videos for people to still learn from and be inspired to make. He choose his own end and had his own reasons 🫡 Here in the UK we’re slowly moving in the right direction for #AssistedDying | #Science #Education #Maker #YouTube
Religous MPs in NSW Parliament are trying to amend #assisteddying laws to allow aged care facilities to deny their residents access to VAD. Send them a message here:
https://dwdnsw.good.do/VADBillOct25/MLC/
#nswpol
Louise Shackleton, 59, was investigated by North Yorkshire police for 10 months after accompanying her terminally ill husband, Anthony, to a Dignitas assisted dying clinic in Switzerland where he died. Despite the stress and trauma caused by the investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service decided n... [More info]
'After hearing that she would not be prosecuted, she said: “The worst thing in my life had already happened. There’s nothing anyone could have done to me to make anything any worse.'
#assisted
#assistedDying
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/16/woman-who-travelled-with-husband-to-assisted-dying-clinic-will-not-face-charges?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Widow cleared of charges after assisting terminally ill husband to die in Switzerland
Louise Shackleton, who supported her husband Anthony in ending his life at the Dignitas clinic in Switzerland, will not face criminal charges, confirmed North Yorkshire Police after a thorough investigation. Anthony, who battled motor neurone disease, had made a clear decision to end his suffering, ... [More info]
A poll by The NT News of all 25 members of the NT Parliament resulted in 13 stating they believed the NT should allow voluntary assisted dying. #assisteddying #ntpol
https://cathnews.com/2025/10/09/half-of-top-end-parliamentarians-voice-support-for-assisted-dying/
Holocaust Survivor Ruth Posner and Husband Choose Assisted Dying in Switzerland
Ruth Posner, a 96-year-old Holocaust survivor, and her husband Michael, 97, have died at a Swiss assisted-dying clinic. The couple, who had been together for almost 75 years, made the decision due to their failing health and declining quality of life. Ruth, born in Poland, survived the Holocaust aft... [More info]
Victorians warn that a shortage of doctors in rural areas hinders terminally ill people from accessing euthanasia support, despite sweeping reforms designed to bring the state’s assisted dying framework in line with other states. #auspol #assisteddying
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