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These two women effectively forged a movement.

They will be sorely missed. May they rest in peace.

When few were paying attention to assisted suicide, Rita formed the Patients Rights Council to advocate on the issue. It is an understatement to proclaim how honored we are to continue Rita’s work. A legend has fallen, but her legacy shines brightly.

Diane Coleman, the founder and president of Not Dead Yet, also passed away. Diane’s contributions to the assisted suicide fight and disability justice are inestimable. She was a giant.

West Virginia Voters Adopt State Constitutional Amendment

Prohibiting Physician Assisted Suicide

"West Virginia voters have narrowly adopted Amendment 1, an amendment to the state Constitution designed to protect state citizens against medically assisted suicide." Read the whole statement by clicking the button below.

To see the updated vote count, follow this link.

If you’re in crisis, there are options available to help you cope. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at any time to connect with a trained crisis counselor. For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the U.S., call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

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