Tobacco Industry Accountability Is Ending — But the Harm Isn’t

Tobacco Industry Accountability Is Ending — But the Harm Isn’t After more than 17 years of legal battles and public health advocacy, the U.S. tobacco industry will soon be free from a rare form of accountability: the court-mandated requirement to publicly admit its wrongdoing. Beginning in July 2025, Big Tobacco will no longer have to […]
The Illusion of Choice: How the Tobacco Industry’s Messaging Contradicts the Truth About Nicotine Addiction

The Illusion of Choice: How the Tobacco Industry’s Messaging Contradicts the Truth About Nicotine Addiction For decades, the tobacco industry has relied on a powerful narrative to protect its interests: the idea that using tobacco is a “personal choice.” Wrapped in the language of freedom, individuality, and responsibility, this messaging has shaped public opinion and […]