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November 1, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Save the Date: 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards

SAVE THE DATE  2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards May 8, 2025  | 6:00 p.m. National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian American Art MuseumWashington, D.C. Join us for an evening of celebration and community on May 8, 2025, as we honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and publ…

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October 8, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Supreme Court term just opened – and we're fighting Big Tobacco

 LEGAL UPDATE John,   The U.S. Supreme Court began its 2024-2025 term this week, and we're preparing to go toe-to-toe against the tobacco industry in the highest court in the land – potentially in two critical cases.  The Supreme Court is already considering whether certain kid-friendly flavored e-c…

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September 30, 2024 at 3:19 PM

Our next Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action

Save the Date: April 1, 2025 John, Mark your calendar!  The next #TakeDownTobacco National Day of Action will be on April 1, 2025.Once again on April Fools’ Day, youth advocates will come together to stand up to Big Tobacco, expose the tricks this industry uses to lure kids into addiction, and call …

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September 18, 2024 at 5:57 PM

Meet our new class of Youth Ambassadors!

These young advocates will shape the future of our movement. Learn more >> John,  We're proud to announce our National Youth Ambassadors for the 2024-2025 school year!  Our National Youth Ambassadors are high school and college students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in fightin…

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September 6, 2024 at 1:58 PM

Youth e-cig use declined in 2024

We're winning, but the industry is trying to stop our progress. See the numbers >> John, Great news: The CDC's 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey was released yesterday, and it shows that e-cigarette use among U.S. youth declined significantly this year. This shows that public health measures …

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September 3, 2024 at 8:31 PM

We’re fighting shameless e-cig companies in the Supreme Court

Key moment in major flavored e-cigarette case >>  LEGAL UPDATE John,   We’re at a critical moment in the battle to eliminate the flavored e-cigarettes that are addicting our kids. In its upcoming term, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear FDA v. Triton Distribution – where the Court will decide wh…

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August 21, 2024 at 8:24 PM

VIDEO: Youth targeted by illegal e-cigarettes

Kids go back to school, find new vapes w/ higher nicotine & built-in video games. Watch >> Hi John, Connor Lam here – Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids youth ambassador, board member and 2024 Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Year. I just started my senior year of high school, and …

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August 12, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Illegal e-cigs target kids as they head back to school

Some even have built-in video games. The FDA must eliminate these dangerous products. Learn more >> John,  As kids are preparing to head back to school, so is the tobacco industry – with new varieties of e-cigarettes that are sold in thousands of kid-friendly flavors, deliver more nicotine tha…

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August 6, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Last chance to share your feedback!

John, take our short survey today. Dear John, Our supporter survey closes this Friday, and I want to make sure that you have an opportunity to let us know what you think about our work. Your participation is vital to the future of our organization and helps to shape our priorities as we work togeth…

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July 30, 2024 at 5:21 PM

John, take our quick survey!

Your feedback matters. Dear John, I recently reached out to you about the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’ annual supporter survey, and I haven’t heard from you yet. Your input matters to us and makes us a stronger, more impactful organization.  Tell us what you think:You have until Friday, August 9…

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July 23, 2024 at 5:02 PM

John, we want to hear from you.

Take our 3 minute survey! Dear John, As a supporter of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator, your voice is essential to our work and helps to shape our efforts to create a healthier and more equitable world for all. That’s why we want to hear from you! Our ann…

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July 2, 2024 at 5:10 PM

BREAKING: Supreme Court takes up major e-cig case

We're fighting shameless e-cigarette companies in court. Learn more >>  LEGAL UPDATE John,  We just learned that the U.S. Supreme Court will now decide whether kid-friendly flavored e-cigarettes can stay on the market, and we will be going toe-to-toe against their shameless manufacturers in…

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June 17, 2024 at 7:57 PM

Meet our new EVP of Global Tobacco Control Programs

John,  Today, we’re excited to name Smita Baruah as Executive Vice President for Global Tobacco Control Programs to lead our advocacy efforts to reduce tobacco use in low- and middle-income countries around the world. Smita brings more than 20 years of experience in policy, advocacy and communicati…

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June 13, 2024 at 9:21 PM

Illegal e-cigs have flooded the market. This must be stopped – now.

This week, I testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. John,  Yesterday, I had the honor of testifying before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee about the continuing crisis of youth e-cigarette use and why the FDA and other agencies must act now to eliminate the flavored e-cigarettes addict…

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May 31, 2024 at 1:04 PM

Today is World No Tobacco Day

Learn more and participate >> John, Today is World No Tobacco Day! This year, it's focused on protecting kids from the tobacco industry's predatory marketing practices. Help spread the message: Share this webpage on social media using the hashtags #WNTD and #TobaccoExposed.SHARE ON: FACEBOOK…

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May 23, 2024 at 2:14 PM

Gala highlight: NAACP president's speech

Dear John,  This month at our annual Youth Advocates of the Year Awards Gala, we were thrilled to present our Champion Award to Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, the nation's preeminent civil rights organization. The NAACP has demonstrated unyielding leadership in working to elimina…

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May 17, 2024 at 9:14 PM

We just beat Big Tobacco in court again

Legal victories in Ohio and Oregon protect communities' right to pass laws protecting kids.  LEGAL UPDATE John,  We've just scored two major legal victories against Big Tobacco that protect local governments' right to pass laws that protect kids – including laws ending the sale of flavored tobacco p…

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May 16, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Watch our Youth Advocates of the Year Awards!

Dear John,  Last week at our Youth Advocates of the Year Awards Gala, we honored the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the United States and around the world. Together, we celebrated the strides we're making – especially with the leadership of this year's …

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May 13, 2024 at 10:19 PM

What. A. Night. ✨🎉

Dear John,  Thank you to all who joined us last week at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids' 2024 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards. Together, we honored the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the U.S. and around the world. We hope you’ll take a moment to l…

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May 6, 2024 at 2:29 PM

Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Year: Connor Lam

Dear John,  This Thursday, we’ll celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions at our 2024 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards. RSVP NOW >> ANNOUNCING OUR BARRIE FISKE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR  The Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Y…

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May 2, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Wilkenfeld Award Honoree: Lilia Olefir

Dear John,  In one week, we’ll celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions at our 2024 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards. RSVP TODAY >> ANNOUNCING OUR WILKENFELD AWARD HONOREE  The Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence re…

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April 26, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Unacceptable: White House again delays rule to prohibit menthol cigarettes

John,  Bad news: The Biden Administration just announced that it will once again delay issuing the final rule to prohibit menthol cigarettes. This decision prioritizes politics over lives, especially Black lives. It's unacceptable and deeply harmful to public health. Send a message to President Bide…

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April 26, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Global Health Advocacy Changemaker: Yessika Hoyos Morales

Dear John,  In two weeks, we’ll celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions at our 2024 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards. RSVP now >> ANNOUNCING OUR GLOBAL HEALTH ADVOCACY CHANGEMAKER  This year, our Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) celebrate…

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April 24, 2024 at 2:47 PM

Help hold Big Tobacco accountable

Look for corrective-statement signs at stores that sell cigarettes. If you don't see them, report it at TobaccoSignTipline.com. John,   As of last year, the major U.S. tobacco companies are required by a federal court to post "corrective statements" at over 200,000 stores across the country. These e…

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April 18, 2024 at 5:52 PM

Global Young Ambassador of the Year: Given Kapolyo

Dear John,  In three weeks, we’ll celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions at our 2024 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards. RSVP now >> ANNOUNCING OUR GLOBAL YOUNG AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR  New this year, we will recognize a Global Young Ambassador of…

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April 16, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Announcing our 2024 Champion Award honoree: NAACP’s Derrick Johnson

Dear John,  Our 2024 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards is less than a month away! With your support, we’re looking forward to honoring young leaders and public health champions from the United States and around the world. RSVP now >> ANNOUNCING OUR CHAMPION AWARD HONOREE  We’re thrilled to pr…

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April 5, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Announcing our Group Youth Advocates of the Year!

Dear John,  Next month, at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’ 2024 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards, we’ll celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the U.S. and around the world.  RSVP >> ANNOUNCING OUR GROUP YOUTH ADVOCATES OF THE YEAR  We…

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April 3, 2024 at 2:10 PM

You inspire us! What an incredible Day of Action.

See some great photos >> John,   As event reports keep pouring in two days past Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action, this year's effort is shaping up to be one of the most impactful ever! Here's just a handful of photos we've seen from the hundreds of grassroots, youth-led events that too…

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April 2, 2024 at 1:31 PM

White House misses another deadline to prohibit menthol cigarettes

John, We are deeply disappointed to report that the Biden Administration has missed yet another deadline to issue the final rule eliminating menthol cigarettes. It has been nearly two years since the FDA issued the draft rule – and nearly six months since the FDA sent the final rule to the White Hou…

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April 1, 2024 at 12:23 PM

Today is Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action!

We're not fooled by Big Tobacco's tricks. Join us in calling them out. John,  Today is our Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action!  At hundreds of youth-led events across the U.S., people are coming together to stand up to Big Tobacco, expose the tricks they use to lure kids, and call for change. …

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March 27, 2024 at 9:17 PM

Get ready: April 1 is Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action

John,  Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is just days away on April 1st.   Help us build momentum by sharing one of our promo graphics today: On this annual day of action, advocates will come together at events across the U.S. to stand up to Big Tobacco, expose the tricks they use to lure k…

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March 22, 2024 at 10:22 PM

Victory: Court rules in favor of graphic warnings on cigarette packs

 LEGAL UPDATE John,  In a major victory for public health, a federal court has ruled in favor of putting graphic health warnings on cigarette packs and advertising in the United States!   The U.S. is now one step closer to joining the 138 countries and territories that have adopted this effective, …

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March 21, 2024 at 6:02 PM

123 leading organizations urge President Biden: Act now to eliminate menthol cigarettes

John, Today, we’re sending a loud and clear message to the White House: Act now to prohibit menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.  We joined 123 leading civil rights, public health, medical, faith, youth-serving and other organizations in placing a full-page ad in The Washington Post and issuing …

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March 13, 2024 at 7:25 PM

Baltimore takes tobacco out of baseball!

John, As baseball's Opening Day approaches, our Knock Tobacco Out of the Park campaign just scored another home run. Baltimore stadiums are going 100% tobacco-free – on and off the field!  The ordinance, which was passed unanimously by the Baltimore City Council and signed today by Mayor Brandon Sc…

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March 8, 2024 at 7:17 PM

Take Down Tobacco webinar on March 14

Spotlight: New Jersey's Incorruptible.Us campaign. Learn more and register >> John,  We're getting closer to Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action on April 1st, and we want to make sure you're ready to participate!  Our next webinar will take place on March 14th at 4:00 p.m. EDT – and it's…

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February 29, 2024 at 8:17 PM

Join us on May 9: 2024 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards

Join us on May 9, 2024, at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum for an evening of celebration and community at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’ annual Youth Advocates of the Year Awards.  We look forward to honoring the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and…

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February 23, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Watch: "Rising & Resilient: Transforming the Generational Impact of Big Tobacco on Black Lives"

Video of this week's event >>  CAMPAIGN FOR THE CULTURE John, Did you miss this week's event: Rising & Resilient: Transforming the Generational Impact of Big Tobacco on Black Lives? Don't worry. We have you covered.  It was an important conversation featuring a panel of healthcare professi…

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February 22, 2024 at 4:27 PM

New poll: Voters strongly support FDA rule prohibiting menthol cigarettes

And it doesn't harm the president's electoral prospects. Learn more >> John, As the White House considers the FDA’s final rule prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes, we've just released a new poll showing that voters support the rule by a substantial 29-point margin (58% to 29%), and Bla…

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February 20, 2024 at 6:11 PM

TOMORROW: "Rising & Resilient" webinar

John,  Don't miss our next virtual event, happening this Wednesday (Feb. 21) at 6:30 p.m. Eastern / 3:30 p.m. Pacific: Rising & Resilient: Transforming the Generational Impact of Big Tobacco on Black Lives. There's still time to register! RSVP now >>More info:  Due to heavy tobacco industr…

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February 14, 2024 at 10:17 PM

Panelists for "Rising & Resilient" (Feb. 21 )

Check out this great lineup! John, The twelfth installment of our Campaign for the Culture virtual conversation series happens next week. Join us for Rising & Resilient: Transforming the Generational Impact of Big Tobacco on Black Lives.SIGN UP TO WATCH >>This free, virtual event will be …

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February 7, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Rising & Resilient: Transforming the Generational Impact of Big Tobacco on Black Lives

Join us February 21st for an important conversation >> John,  The twelfth installment of our Campaign for the Culture conversation series is scheduled for February 21st at 6:30 p.m. Eastern – and presented in partnership with the National Black Nurses Association:  Rising & Resilient: Tran…

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January 18, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Interview w/ Dr. Glenda Gill

The Take Down: Unfiltered Conversations About Tobacco John,  In this edition of The Take Down, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’ Olive Gongombe interviews Dr. Glenda Gill, founder of Save a Girl Save a World (SAGSAW). WATCH THE INTERVIEW >> Dr. Gill is a trailblazing advocate and change agent w…

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January 17, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Save the Date: 2024 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards

Join us for an evening of celebration and community on May 9, 2024, as we honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the U.S. and around the world.  Please mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more information.   LEARN ABOUT OUR YOUTH ADVOCATES OF TH…

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January 16, 2024 at 6:55 PM

D.C. "Menthol Funeral" event this Thursday

John, This Thursday (1/18) at 10:30 a.m. on Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C., we’re joining the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council and other advocates for a “Menthol Funeral” to honor the 45,000 Black lives lost every year to tobacco. Our message: The Biden Administration must appr…

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January 12, 2024 at 7:06 PM

60th anniversary of landmark Surgeon General's Report

Bold action now needed to save lives from tobacco – including elimination of menthol cigarettes. John, This week marks the 60th anniversary of the first U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health.  This landmark report sounded the alarm that smoking causes lung cancer and other deadly dise…

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January 11, 2024 at 8:54 PM

REPORT: Broken Promises to Our Children

A State-by-State Look at the 1998 Tobacco Settlement 25 Years Later >> John, Want to know how your state stacks up in the fight against tobacco?  Check out our just-released report: Broken Promises to our Children: A State-By-State Look at the 1998 Tobacco Settlement 25 Years Later >> In…

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January 10, 2024 at 9:09 PM

BREAKING: White House wavering on menthols

We need to flood the White House with messages today. Take action >> John, The Washington Post just reported that the Biden Administration is wavering on the FDA's plan to eliminate menthol cigarettes – and that a decision may be imminent. We've come too far to fumble this on the one-yard lin…

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January 9, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Take Down Tobacco registration now open

Get info and resources for 4/1 Day of Action >> John, Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is on April 1st this year. Youth advocates will come together at events across the U.S. to stand up to Big Tobacco, expose the tricks they use to lure kids, and call for change. Event registration is…

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January 5, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Looking ahead to 2024

It will be a pivotal year. See what we’re up to >> Dear John,   Happy New Year! I hope you’re rested and ready for the year to come. 2024 will be a pivotal year in our fight to drive down tobacco use, address health disparities, and save lives in the United States and around the world. DONATE…

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December 31, 2023 at 3:17 PM

Last chance to make a tax-deductible gift this year!

Dear John,   Today is the last day to make a tax-deductible gift to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids this year.  Your donation – no matter the size – ensures that we have the resources we need to protect kids and improve the health of our communities. DONATE >> Thank you for standing with us…

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