From Sander to Schiavo: Morality, Partisan Politics, and America’s Culture War over Euthanasia, 1950–2010

The article discusses cultural conflicts and social policies regarding euthanasia in the United states from 1950 to 2010. The author highlights high-profile legal cases related to euthanasia including, the trial of Dr. Herman Sander, the first U.S. physician to stand trial for euthanasia, the case surrounding the termination of coma-patient Terri Schiavo's life support, and the trial of physician Jack Kevorkian. Other topics discussed include the impact of moral activism on politics, U.S. President Ronald Reagan's views on euthanasia, and the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings in euthanasia cases