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June 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM

Just released: WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic

Plus: Our team is at the World Conference on Tobacco Control. See more >> John,  This week, our global team is participating in the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, Ireland. We’re celebrating the enormous progress that’s been made in the fight against tobacco and calling on count…

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May 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Today is World No Tobacco Day!

Learn more and participate >> John, Today is World No Tobacco Day! This year, it's focused on exposing how the tobacco industry develops products to lure kids.You can help spread the message by sharing this graphic on social media: What is World No Tobacco Day? It's a d…

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May 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Watch our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards!

Dear John, Last week at our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards, we honored the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the United States and around the world. It was a powerful evening of inspiration and community as we recognized these remarkable honorees…

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May 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Year: Carina Chen

Dear John,  This Thursday, we’ll honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions at our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards in Washington, D.C. RSVP now >> ANNOUNCING OUR BARRIE FISKE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR   The Barrie Fiske National Youth …

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May 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM

Meet our new EVP of U.S. Programs: Brian King

John,   Today, we’re excited to name Brian King as Executive Vice President for U.S. Programs to lead our organization’s work at the federal, state and local levels to protect kids from harmful and addictive tobacco products and save lives.  Brian is a highly experienced and respected leader who has…

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April 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Wilkenfeld Award Honoree: Dinh Thi Thu Thuy of Viet Nam

Dear John,  Next week, we’ll honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions at our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards in Washington, D.C. RSVP now >> ANNOUNCING OUR JUDY WILKENFELD AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL TOBACCO CONTROL EXCELLENCE  The Judy Wilkenfeld…

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April 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Group Youth Advocates of the Year: Ramsey County Student Action Team

Dear John,  In just three weeks, we’ll come together for our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards to honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the U.S. and around the world. RSVP now >> ANNOUNCING OUR GROUP YOUTH ADVOCATES OF THE YEAR  This yea…

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April 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM

"The greatest gift to the tobacco industry in the last half-century"

Cuts to federal tobacco prevention programs put our kids at risk. Congress must act NOW to stop this. John,   Terrible news: The new U.S. Administration wants to eliminate the CDC's Office of Smoking and Health (OSH) and has slashed staff at the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products. This threatens to…

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April 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Stop cuts to federal tobacco prevention programs!

Tell Congress to fight for programs that protect kids from tobacco and e-cigarette addiction >> John,  The new U.S. Administration just eliminated the CDC's Office of Smoking and Health and slashed staff at the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products. We have to sound the alarm – now. Tell Congres…

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April 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Global Young Ambassador of the Year: Manik Marganamahendra of Indonesia

Dear John,  In less than a month, we’ll come together for our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards to honor the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the U.S. and around the world. RSVP now >> ANNOUNCING OUR GLOBAL YOUNG AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR  This …

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April 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM

What an incredible Day of Action. You inspire us!

See some great photos >> John,  As event reports and online actions 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…

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April 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM

BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds FDA action against flavored e-cigs

Our legal team helped secure this big win for kids and public health! Learn more >>  LEGAL UPDATE John,  Great news: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that the FDA acted appropriately in denying marketing applications for nicotine e-liquids with blatantly kid-friendly flavors lik…

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April 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Today is Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action!

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.YOU CAN JOIN IN TODAY Tell the world why you #TakeDownTobacco, and we’l…

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March 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Global Health Advocacy Changemaker: Ademuyiwa Bamidele Damilola of Nigeria

Dear John,  Our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards will be held on May 8 at the National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.! With your support, we look forward to honoring the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from…

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March 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM

One week until Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action!

Get info and resources for 4/1 Day of Action – and share why you #TakeDownTobacco >> John, Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action is on April 1st – just one week away! Help us build momentum by sharing one of our promo graphics on social today: DOWNLOAD IMAGE >> DOWNLOAD IMAGE >&…

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March 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Announcing our 2025 Champion Award honoree: The Navajo Nation Air is Life Health Coalition

Dear John,  This May, at our 2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards in Washington, D.C., we’ll recognize the accomplishments of outstanding young leaders and public health champions from the U.S. and around the world.  We look forward to coming together with our partners and supporters – strong…

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February 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Take Down Tobacco registration open now

Get info and resources for 4/1 Day of Action – and share why you #TakeDownTobacco >> 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…

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February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM

2025 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards: May 8th in D.C.

Mark your calendar!   JOIN US  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 l…

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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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