Jeff Stier
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We don’t let musicians write the farm bill. Even the most famous linebackers don’t have much say in national defense. We should not give movie stars, models and washed-up politicians so much sway over our individual and public health decisions.
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Constitution
Nicotine Flavor Ban: A Lesson in Why a Bill Should Not Become a Law
by Jeff Stier June 7, 2021A bill so ill-conceived is now being introduced by a member of the New York State Assembly who lives in my Upper West Side neighborhood.
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Health Care
Public Health Agencies Care More About Controlling You Than Prepping for Pandemics
by Jeff Stier May 13, 2020What were public health officials at every level of government doing last year? Were they preparing for a pandemic? Or were they using their office to meddle with your lifestyle choices?
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Health CareScienceTobacco
Nicotine Policy Should Not Be Exempt From Science
by Jeff Stier May 5, 2020There seems to be an inclination among policy-makers that adherence to evidence-based policy-making is a luxury we can only afford when not in a crisis.
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Budgets/TaxesFeaturedTobacco
A Vision for Tobacco Policy; 2020 Edition
by Jeff Stier February 10, 2020Overzealous health authorities in the U.S. have a lot to learn from their lackluster performance in 2019. But there’s hope. Hindsight is so 2020.
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GovernmentHealth Care
The Deep State Will Challenge the New FDA Head
by Jeff Stier December 20, 2019Now that the Trump Administration’s new FDA commissioner, Dr. Stephen Hahn, has been confirmed, he’ll find he has one of the most difficult and important jobs in government.
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Budgets/TaxesTobacco
Politicians Are Scapegoating E-cigs for Harm They Haven’t Done
by Jeff Stier September 18, 2019When there’s an outbreak of deaths or illnesses from injected street drugs, do public health authorities demand diabetics and doctors stop using syringes?
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FeaturedGovernmentTobacco
Vaping Hysteria Will Mean More Tobacco Deaths
by Jeff Stier August 21, 2019When products could save lives, it’s important for people to be informed about those benefits, along with the risks.
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Health Care
Smokeless Tobacco Can Save Lives, But Only if Smokers Have All the Facts
by Jeff Stier February 4, 2019When products have the potential to save millions of lives, it’s helpful if people are told about those benefits.
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Government agencies populated with scientists people are pleased to call “experts” are often thought to be above the ordinary give-and-take of politics and, especially, immune to the clarion calls of activists and pressure of public opinion.
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The agency unveiled a two-pronged approach to reduce smoking.
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A New York City ban on styrofoam for food service is a costly and wasteful way to soothe wealthy liberals’ consciences.
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Health Care
FDA Should Be Applauded for Finally Enforcing the Law on Illegal E-cig Sales to Youth, But Must Speak Out About Benefits to Smokers
by Jeff Stier April 27, 2018On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration announced the initial results of its nationwide crackdown on retailers selling e-cigarette and vaping products to minors.