Entries by Andrew Horn

FDA’s graphic warning labels for cigarettes are constitutional, US appeals court rules

This is a huge win. Many other countries have pictorial warnings on tobacco products. We hope this momentum will continue. “A federal appeals court on Thursday said a U.S. government requirement that cigarette packs and advertisements contain graphic warnings about the dangers of smoking is constitutional, in a victory for the Biden administration and a […]

Big tobacco is trying to hide its greed behind ‘harm reduction’

The tobacco industry has a decades long history of doing whatever it can to keep itself profitable. Recently, they’ve been taking harm reduction, a necessary piece of public health, and trying to co-opt it for their products. No electronic products, dip, nicotine pouches, etc. are FDA approved to help a quit attempt. If you are […]

10-12th graders encouraged to apply for TFND Youth Board Seat

New to TFND is the addition of a TFND Youth Board Seat! This position is open for ND 10th, 11th and 12th graders to apply. Each term will be one year. This person will not be a voting member of the board but will be attending monthly meetings and presenting to our board about various […]

Health advocacy groups encourage city leaders to prioritize health, well-being of Mandan residents, visitors by voting down cigar bar ordinance

Health advocacy groups encourage city leaders to prioritize health, well-being of Mandan residents, visitors by voting down cigar bar ordinance MANDAN, N.D., Sept. 13, 2023 — The City of Mandan should uphold the state of North Dakota’s vision to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by keeping cigar bars out of our […]