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January 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM

BREAKING: FDA issues proposed rule to limit nicotine in cigarettes

John,  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a proposed rule to limit nicotine levels in cigarettes and other combusted (smoked) tobacco products to minimally addictive or non-addictive levels, advancing a policy first proposed in July 2017 during the first Trump Administration. This is…

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January 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Don't miss out: YAYA application deadline extended to January 20th!

Learn more and apply today >> John, The 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards scholarship application deadline has been updated! Applications must now be received by January 20th at 11:59 p.m. PST. LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY >>  This year's awards ceremony will take place on May 8th …

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January 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM

A state-by-state look at the 1998 tobacco settlement 26 years later

See our latest report >> 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 26 Years Later >> Inside, you'll find:How much money your state co…

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January 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM

2025 YAYA scholarship application deadline quickly approaching!

Learn more and apply today >> John, The 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards scholarship application deadline is quickly approaching! Applications must be received by January 17th  at 11:59 p.m. PST.  LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY >>  This year's awards ceremony will take place on May …

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December 31, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Last chance to make a tax-deductible gift this year

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

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December 30, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Make a 2024 tax-deductible gift to Tobacco-Free Kids

Your support changes lives. Dear John,  As 2024 draws to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for standing with us this year. Together, we’ve made significant strides to protect kids, improve health, and save lives in the U.S. and around the world.  I recorded a brief message for you: With …

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December 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Wishing you peace and light✨ – and a healthy and happy New Year

From all of us at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and our Global Health Advocacy Incubator   Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids 1400 I St NW, Ste 1200 Washington, District of Columbia xxxxxx 202-296-5469 | [email protected] Support our vision of a healthier, more equitable future for all…

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December 20, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Read it now: Our 2024 Annual Report

Dear John,  It is my tremendous honor to present our annual report for fiscal year 2024: READ IT NOW >> It was a year of continued progress for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and our Global Health Advocacy Incubator as we tackle the world’s most pressing public health challenges. This …

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December 17, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Victory in Denver!

Denver ends the sale of flavored tobacco products. John,  The Denver City Council just voted overwhelmingly to end the sale of flavored tobacco products – including flavored e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars! Mayor Mike Johnston has indicated that he will sign the ordinance into …

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December 16, 2024 at 9:27 PM

A year of progress

See what we accomplished together in 2024 >> Dear John,  Thanks to support from advocates like you, we made remarkable progress this year in the United States and around the world to protect children, advance health equity and save lives. Here’s a snapshot of what we accomplished together.  In…

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December 12, 2024 at 4:32 PM

My story: Fighting for a healthier future in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dear John,  My name is Jasmina Čekrić, and I’m a tobacco control advocate from Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a young person, I’m passionate about using policy advocacy to build a healthier future for my generation. Working with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, I had the privilege of attending the f…

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December 10, 2024 at 3:36 PM

I got addicted to vaping at 14

Here’s my story. Hi John,  I’m Josie Shapiro, a National Youth Ambassador for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.  My journey to becoming an advocate working to protect my peers from tobacco and nicotine addiction started at age 14. That’s when I tried my first “blueberry ice” flavored e-cigarette. …

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December 9, 2024 at 5:23 PM

Applications now open for the 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards scholarships!

Learn more and apply today >> John, Applications are now open for the 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards scholarships!  The deadline to apply is January 17th  at 11:59 p.m. PST.  LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY >>  This year's awards ceremony will take place on May 8th at the Smithsoni…

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December 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Big Tobacco spends $23.5 million every day

Join the movement fighting back. Dear John, Yesterday, on Giving Tuesday, advocates like you came together to deliver a clear message to the tobacco industry: The health of our kids is more important than profits.  On days like this, I am reminded of how the power of generosity can bring people to…

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December 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Giving Tuesday is here! Support the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

Let’s put kids' health over Big Tobacco's profits. Dear John,  Every single day in the United States, Big Tobacco spends $23.5 million marketing its deadly and addictive products – and billions more worldwide each year. Much of that marketing is directed at kids.  Today, on Giving Tuesday, we need y…

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December 2, 2024 at 8:36 PM

TODAY: Supreme Court hears oral arguments in landmark e-cig case

Our legal team and youth advocates are there.  LEGAL UPDATE John,   Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in FDA v. Triton Distribution – a case that is critical to protecting kids from flavored e-cigarettes that have caused a youth nicotine addiction crisis.   Our legal team and youth …

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December 2, 2024 at 2:23 PM

It only takes $23.50 to counter the tobacco industry’s $23.5 million

This Giving Tuesday, help us stand up to Big Tobacco. Dear John, Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday – the Global Day of Generosity. This worldwide movement reminds us that the spirit of giving can change lives and make a lasting impact.  At the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, we advocate for strong public …

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November 22, 2024 at 2:01 PM

New report shows who's most affected by tobacco use

Learn more and see what can be done >> John,   This week, the U.S. Surgeon General released a long-awaited report on tobacco-related health disparities – and the findings are striking. Tobacco use is highest among vulnerable populations   The report shows that while the United States has made …

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November 19, 2024 at 6:43 PM

How much Big Tobacco spends targeting youth in the U.S.

This Giving Tuesday, help us stand up to the tobacco industry. Hi John,  We're Connor Lam and DJ Yearwood, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Youth Ambassadors and Board Members. We work alongside other youth and young adults in the United States and around the world to advance our organization's missi…

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November 19, 2024 at 6:42 PM

How much Big Tobacco spends targeting youth in the U.S.

This Giving Tuesday, help us stand up to the tobacco industry. Hi John,  We're Connor Lam and DJ Yearwood, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Youth Ambassadors and Board Members. We work alongside other youth and young adults in the United States and around the world to advance our organization's missi…

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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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