Over 30 years ago ALL developed the Loving Will as an alternative to the living wills frequently promoted by the culture of death. In 2024,… Read More »ALL’s Pro-Life Healthcare Directive with Durable Power of Attorney
By Nancy Valko Whether we are renewing our driver’s licenses, watching the TV news, or just picking up a newspaper, it’s impossible to miss the… Read More »Please Read Before You Agree to Be an Organ Donor
A basic knowledge of the history of the movement to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide—the so-called “right to die” movement—is essential for anyone who hopes… Read More »Euthanasia History
The word “EUTHANASIA” comes from two Greek words, “eu” (good or easy) and “thanatos” (death) – or good death. Traditionally, euthanasia has meant an easy,… Read More »Euthanasia Terms and Definitions
Since the euthanasia movement’s goal is to legalize active, voluntary, and, in some cases, involuntary euthanasia, what has to be legalized is what cannot be… Read More »Strategy & Analysis of Strategic Concepts
The following is based on a legal analysis of suicide by Robert M. Byrn, professor of law at Fordham University School of Law, in an article… Read More »Law and Suicide
American Life League acknowledges the outstanding work of the Culture of Life Studies Program, the Healthcare Advocacy and Leadership Organization (HALO), and the Terri Schiavo Foundation websites from which our… Read More »Arguments against Euthanasia
Let’s say a close friend of yours is really sick. According to doctors and specialists, your friend has about a 20% chance of living through… Read More »Physician-Assisted Suicide
By Dr. Doyen Nguyen and Dr. Joseph M. Eble Brain death (BD), the declaration of death by neurological criteria, is an established medicolegal practice in… Read More »Brain Death: What Catholics Should Know
Legislators’ Medical Policy Manual:Life and Death Decisions by Paul A. Byrne, M.D., FAAPWilliam F. Colliton, Jr., M.D., FACOGJoseph C. Evers, M.D., FAAPTimothy R. Fangman, M.D.Jerome… Read More »Legislators’ Medical Policy Manual
On March 31, 2005, Terri Schindler-Schiavo died of dehydration in a Florida hospice. Heroic efforts to save her life failed to halt Judge George Greer’s… Read More »The Schiavo Case and Death by Dehydration
The goal of the euthanasia movement is, in effect, legal and social acceptance of death on demand. For at least some of those who can’t… Read More »Living Wills and Advanced Directives