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More Than 3 Million Youth Reported Using a Tobacco Product in 2022

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff WriterNovember 16, 2022November 17, 2022

The FDA and CDC found that 11.3% (3.08 million) of U.S. middle and high school students reported current use of tobacco products in 2022.

Marian Wright Edelman, Op-Ed, Opinion

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Moving Forward to Prevent Gun Violence

by WI Guest AuthorJanuary 30, 2019October 31, 2020

FDA Cracking Down on Menthol, Electronic Cigarettes

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff WriterNovember 20, 2018October 31, 2020

The core training for most police departments is in how to deal with street encounters, even though a large part of their job is dealing with the mentally ill. (Courtesy of alternet.org)

Police Seek Answers for Handling Mentally Ill

by WI Guest AuthorMay 10, 2017October 30, 2020

Community, Health

American Cancer Society Applauds D.C. for Tobacco Laws

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff WriterDecember 14, 2016October 30, 2020

A Year Later, CVS Says Stopping Tobacco Sales Made a Big Difference

by Washington InformerSeptember 3, 2015October 30, 2020

WHO Says Too Few Countries Taxing Tobacco Products Enough

by Washington InformerJuly 7, 2015October 30, 2020

The San Francisco Giants Could Become the First MLB Team to Ban Chewing Tobacco

by Washington InformerApril 22, 2015October 30, 2020

Tobacco Company Lawsuit Alleges FDA Overstepping Authority

by Washington InformerApril 15, 2015October 30, 2020

Health Campaigners: Industry Makes $7,000 for Each Tobacco Death

by Washington InformerMarch 19, 2015October 30, 2020