Yesterday, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) issued its opinion in Kligler v. Healey, holding that there is no right to physician-assisted suicide in Massachusetts. MFI President and General Counsel Andrew Beckwith served as local counsel for the Christian Medical
Assisted Suicide and Corona healthcare rationing Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak with two veteran Massachusetts doctors about the Assisted Suicide legislation pending on Beacon Hill. Dr. Thomas Sullivan, former president of the Massachusetts Medical Society, explained that the
Wonderful news! Late last week, we learned that the Assisted Suicide bills in the MA legislature have both FAILED. Technically, they were “sent to study,” which effectively kills them for the remainder of the 2017-2018 legislative session. Suicide advocates will
The two MA bills seeking to legalize assisted suicide were both given extensions from the Joint Committee on Public Health on Wednesday. The Senate bill (S1225) now has until March 7th, 2018 for the committee to make a decision on
Massachusetts Citizens for Life Board Member Mark J. Rollo, MD, wrote a fantastic op-ed in the Worcester Telegram opposing physician-assisted suicide, which we strongly encourage you to read. As I See It: The argument against assisted suicide bill With its decision
This week’s legislative hearing on physician-assisted suicide was one of the strongest pro-life showings I’ve seen on Beacon Hill. Working with a broad coalition of both local and national activists on this issue, MFI helped ensure that opposition to assisted
On Tuesday, I’ll be at the State House testifying against the imposition of Doctor Prescribed Suicide in Massachusetts. Two years ago, when this same noxious bill was being considered on Beacon Hill, I was introduced to the story of fellow
I know many of you were involved in the 2012 statewide ballot referendum on assisted suicide, and over 1.5 million of you and your neighbors voted successfully to protect the sanctity of life. Thanks to a broad coalition of churches
Joni’s Message We encourage you to watch this timely video from Joni Eareckson Tada to Massachusetts legislators on the assisted suicide bill: ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————- All Black Lives Matter Last week, MFI’s Jonathan Alexandre wrote an article for the NewBostonPost, exposing the truth about
Hundreds of concerned citizens turned out yesterday for the public hearing on House Bill 1991, the Physician-Assisted Suicide bill. The pro-life side was well-represented with doctors, lawyers, faith leaders and even misdiagnosed patients testifying against the bill. MFI Legal Counsel Jonathan
