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  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 1:37 PM

NY ends flavored e-cig sales today

BREAKING: NY's law ending flavored e-cig sales takes effect today, boosting our campaigns nationwide. Help us seize this momentum >>   BREAKING NEWS John, New York’s law ending the sale of flavored e…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 1:36 PM

NY ends flavored e-cig sales today

BREAKING: NY's law ending flavored e-cig sales takes effect today, boosting our campaigns nationwide. Help us seize this momentum >>   BREAKING NEWS John, New York’s law ending the sale of flavored e…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 8:14 PM

No more delays, no more excuses

Amid COVID-19, the FDA must protect kids and stop flavored e-cigs without further delay. Sign the petition >>   ACTION ALERT John, This week was supposed to be the deadline for e-cigarette companies…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 8:12 PM

No more delays, no more excuses

Amid COVID-19, the FDA must protect kids and stop flavored e-cigs without further delay. Sign the petition >>   ACTION ALERT John, This week was supposed to be the deadline for e-cigarette companies…
  Amy Barkley, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 2:12 PM

DC: Give Juul the welcome they deserve

Juul is moving to D.C. Let's give them the cold shoulder. Tell the D.C. Council to ban all flavored tobacco products >>     John, Juul – the company most responsible for the youth vaping crisis – is…
  Matt Myers, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Will you join us? #GivingTuesdayNow

Dear John, These are uncertain times. There are deep needs to be met as communities across the country grapple with the destabilizing effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Everyone is doing their part to stay healthy and safe right now, and for us that means fighti…
  Matt Myers, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Will you join us? #GivingTuesdayNow

Dear John, These are uncertain times. There are deep needs to be met as communities across the country grapple with the destabilizing effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Everyone is doing their part to stay healthy and safe right now, and for us that means fighti…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 9:06 PM

Shameful: using COVID-19 to market tobacco, e-cigs

Tobacco, vaping industries seize opportunities in coronavirus with freebies, donations April 17, 2020 “It’s as if they don’t realize they’re in the business of destroying lungs,” said Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. “It literally tak…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Shameful: using COVID-19 to market tobacco, e-cigs

Tobacco, vaping industries seize opportunities in coronavirus with freebies, donations April 17, 2020 “It’s as if they don’t realize they’re in the business of destroying lungs,” said Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. “It literally tak…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 6:54 PM

Vape shops aren’t essential businesses

Tell the Trump Administration that vape shops are NOT essential businesses – especially during a lung disease crisis!   ACTION ALERT John, In a new low, vape shops are lobbying the Trump Administration to…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 6:53 PM

Vape shops aren’t essential businesses

Tell the Trump Administration that vape shops are NOT essential businesses – especially during a lung disease crisis!   ACTION ALERT John, In a new low, vape shops are lobbying the Trump Administration to…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 8:42 PM

Breaking news on COVID-19, smoking and vaping

BREAKING NEWS John, A growing number of health experts are warning that smoking and vaping harm the lungs and can increase the risk of serious complications from COVID-19. We wanted to share this just-published New York Tim…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 8:40 PM

Breaking news on COVID-19, smoking and vaping

BREAKING NEWS John, A growing number of health experts are warning that smoking and vaping harm the lungs and can increase the risk of serious complications from COVID-19. We wanted to share this just-published New York Tim…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 12:26 PM

Big win in New York!

NY bans flavored e-cigs, sets example for other states amid COVID-19 crisis. Help take this nationwide. Make a contribution >>   BREAKING NEWS John, After nearly a year of hard work by our New York t…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 12:25 PM

Big win in New York!

NY bans flavored e-cigs, sets example for other states amid COVID-19 crisis. Help take this nationwide. Make a contribution >>   BREAKING NEWS John, After nearly a year of hard work by our New York t…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 2:08 PM

Resources for parents

Vaping in the time of coronavirus could put your kids at greater risk. Talk to them about it. We have resources to help.   RESOURCES John, With social distancing hitting full swing, many families are spen…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 2:05 PM

Resources for parents

Vaping in the time of coronavirus could put your kids at greater risk. Talk to them about it. We have resources to help.   RESOURCES John, With social distancing hitting full swing, many families are spen…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 6:58 PM

Coronavirus and tobacco use

The coronavirus is even more dangerous for people who use tobacco products. Here's the latest scientific information.   IMPORTANT UPDATE John, As we all strive to stay healthy during the coronavirus pandem…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Coronavirus and tobacco use

The coronavirus is even more dangerous for people who use tobacco products. Here's the latest scientific information.   IMPORTANT UPDATE John, As we all strive to stay healthy during the coronavirus pandem…
  Gustavo Torrez, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Today's the day!

Share why you #TakeDownTobacco on our digital Power Wall >>   John, Today is Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action!  Due to concerns about the coronavirus, we're discouraging all in-person events. But that shouldn’t stop us from mobi…
  Gustavo Torrez, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Today's the day!

Share why you #TakeDownTobacco on our digital Power Wall >>   John, Today is Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action!  Due to concerns about the coronavirus, we're discouraging all in-person events. But that shouldn’t stop us from mobi…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Custom TDT web pages and fundraisers!

Now you can easily create your own #TakeDownTobacco web page and fundraiser! Learn how >>   John, There are only two days left until Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action this Wednesday! Hopefully you've already shared why you #TakeDow…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Custom TDT web pages and fundraisers!

Now you can easily create your own #TakeDownTobacco web page and fundraiser! Learn how >>   John, There are only two days left until Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action this Wednesday! Hopefully you've already shared why you #TakeDow…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 4:54 PM

National Day of Action: March 18th

Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is March 18. Help build momentum by posting to the Power Wall!   John, Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is March 18th, less than a week away! And advocates like you are preparing to stand up to B…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 4:53 PM

National Day of Action: March 18th

Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is March 18. Help build momentum by posting to the Power Wall!   John, Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is March 18th, less than a week away! And advocates like you are preparing to stand up to B…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 5:41 PM

Victory in the House! On to the Senate!

The House passed a bill to ban flavored tobacco products! We'll need help getting it through the Senate. Chip in! >>   BREAKING NEWS John, We did it: The U.S. House of Representatives just passed H.…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 5:39 PM

Victory in the House! On to the Senate!

The House passed a bill to ban flavored tobacco products! We'll need help getting it through the Senate. Chip in! >>   BREAKING NEWS John, We did it: The U.S. House of Representatives just passed H.…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 3:09 PM

The House votes on Friday!

The Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act is up for a House vote this week. Call your representative today!   URGENT John, The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote Friday on the bill to end the…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 3:07 PM

The House votes on Friday!

The Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act is up for a House vote this week. Call your representative today!   URGENT John, The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote Friday on the bill to end the…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 5:05 PM

WATCH: How e-cigs are still hooking kids

Our new video explains why the Administration's new e-cig policy won't stop the youth e-cig epidemic. Watch and take action.   NEW VIDEO John, Despite what you may have heard, the Trump Administration's n…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 6:40 PM

Kick Butts Day is now Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action

Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is March 18, 2020. Learn more.   John, This year marks the 25th Kick Butts Day — the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’ national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up, and seize control…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 6:40 PM

Kick Butts Day is now Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action

Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is March 18, 2020. Learn more.   John, This year marks the 25th Kick Butts Day — the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’ national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up, and seize control…
  Laurie Rubiner, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
January 15, 2020 at 3:46 PM

Trump's e-cig policy won't protect kids

It leaves 15,000 kid-friendly flavors on the market – along with some of the most popular e-cig devices among kids.   UPDATE John, I'd like to clear up any confusion about the Trump Administration's recent…
  Laurie Rubiner, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
January 15, 2020 at 3:44 PM

Trump's e-cig policy won't protect kids

It leaves 15,000 kid-friendly flavors on the market – along with some of the most popular e-cig devices among kids.   UPDATE John, I'd like to clear up any confusion about the Trump Administration's recent…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
January 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM

hearing right now in DC

We need your help to convince the DC Council to end the sale of ALL flavored tobacco products.   ACTION ALERT John, As I type this, the DC Council is holding a hearing on a bill to end the sale of flavored…
  Yolonda Richardson, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 7:22 PM

Wow, what a year!

Wow, what a year!    GLOBAL PROGRESS Dear John, Did you know the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is the leading international advocacy organization working to save lives by reducing tobacco use? We’ve been …
  Yolonda Richardson, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 7:21 PM

Wow, what a year!

Wow, what a year!    GLOBAL PROGRESS Dear John, Did you know the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is the leading international advocacy organization working to save lives by reducing tobacco use? We’ve been …
  Laurie Rubiner, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 3:11 PM

What we accomplish together

We made incredible progress in 2019 and have big goals for 2020.   YEAR IN REVIEW Dear John, With the support of advocates like you, our U.S. campaigns have made incredible progress in 2019. We face a hu…
  Laurie Rubiner, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 3:11 PM

What we accomplish together

We made incredible progress in 2019 and have big goals for 2020.   YEAR IN REVIEW Dear John, With the support of advocates like you, our U.S. campaigns have made incredible progress in 2019. We face a hu…
  Matt Myers, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 29, 2019 at 3:05 PM

Intensifying our efforts

EXECUTIVE UPDATE Dear John, We're locked in a fight for the health of our kids and, in my case, grandkids. Tobacco products have no place in their lives, yet in two short years flavored e-cigarettes have become an inescapabl…
  Matt Myers, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 29, 2019 at 3:03 PM

Intensifying our efforts

EXECUTIVE UPDATE Dear John, We're locked in a fight for the health of our kids and, in my case, grandkids. Tobacco products have no place in their lives, yet in two short years flavored e-cigarettes have become an inescapabl…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 24, 2019 at 12:42 PM

Happy, healthy holidays

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  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 24, 2019 at 12:41 PM

Happy, healthy holidays

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  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 4:20 PM

DC's ranking

Does your state do enough to prevent kids from using tobacco products? Find out.   John, Since the states settled their lawsuits against Big Tobacco in 1998, our annual reports have assessed whether the states are keeping their promise to use a …
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 4:19 PM

DC's ranking

Does your state do enough to prevent kids from using tobacco products? Find out.   John, Since the states settled their lawsuits against Big Tobacco in 1998, our annual reports have assessed whether the states are keeping their promise to use a …
  Sarah Ryan, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 8:45 PM

They're targeting me

YOUTH UPDATE John, The vaping industry is preying on people my age — and younger. A sixth-grade student told me it was easier to borrow a Juul than a pencil. We are in the midst of a widespread youth vaping epidemic. It …
  Sarah Ryan, Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 8:44 PM

They're targeting me

YOUTH UPDATE John, The vaping industry is preying on people my age — and younger. A sixth-grade student told me it was easier to borrow a Juul than a pencil. We are in the midst of a widespread youth vaping epidemic. It …
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 2:46 PM

John, we need you to call the White House

The Trump Administration still hasn't followed through on its promise to protect kids. Tell them: no flavored e-cigs!   ACTION ALERT John, Today marks three months since the Trump Administration announced…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 2:45 PM

John, we need you to call the White House

The Trump Administration still hasn't followed through on its promise to protect kids. Tell them: no flavored e-cigs!   ACTION ALERT John, Today marks three months since the Trump Administration announced…
  Tobacco-Free Kids · [email protected]
December 9, 2019 at 4:36 PM

In 2 years e-cigarettes set us back 20

Youth tobacco use hasn’t been this high since 2000, according to the latest survey.   UPDATE Dear John, In just two years, we've seen two decades worth of progress against tobacco go up in sickly-sweet vap…