Take action on tobacco use and social justice for LGBTQ+ Pride Month

For years the tobacco industry has made efforts to appeal to LGBT consumers through things like targeted advertisements in LGBT press, cigarette giveaways, and free tobacco industry merchandise. Today, the LGBT community is among the hardest hit by tobacco. Join truth^® to take action on tobacco and social justice.

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Rutgers University is going 100% tobacco/vape-free in 2023

On Wednesday, Rutgers University, a grantee of the Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program, announced its “Tobacco-Free by 2023” initiative that will prohibit the use of all tobacco products on all campuses effective January 1, 2023. This policy will aim to reduce tobacco use among young people, and to encourage and support tobacco users of all ages who want to quit.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Gwinnett County, Georgia – The county commission passed a comprehensive smoke-free air ordinance that will prohibit smoking in public spaces, with some exceptions.
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Los Angeles, California – The city council passed an ordinance to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products, except hookah in hookah lounges and bar patios. The ordinance now moves to the mayor’s desk for consideration to be signed into law.
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