Table of Contents
Support for the End-of-Life Options Movement
How to Talk About Medical Aid in Dying
Chapter 1: Communicating With Your Legislators and the Media
Key Message Points to Include in All Communications
Writing a Letter to the Editor
Commenting Online
Writing Letters to Lawmakers
Chapter 2: Petitions, Tabling and Canvassing
Petitions: Grassroots Activism 101
Tabling: Bringing Medical Aid-in-Dying Issues to the Community
Canvassing: Taking the Show on the Road
Step One: Writing Letters to Public Officials
Step Two: Preparing for a Legislative Meeting
Step Three: Appearing at a Legislative Committee Hearing
Step Four: Holding a Lobby Day
Chapter 4: Passing a Local Resolution
Do Your Research
What Is a Local Resolution?
Getting a Local Resolution Passed
Chapter 5: Holding a “How to Die in Oregon” Screening
What Do I Need to Host a Screening?
How Much of the Film Should I Show?
Managing the Conversation
Follow Up
Chapter 6: Holding a House Party
Host Commitments
Getting People to Your Party
Creating Your Invitation
Selecting a Presentation/Discussion Topic
Hosting a Remote Speaker
Screening a Video
Running Your House Party
Making the Ask for Support
After the Event
Frequently Asked Questions About Hosting a House Party