American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation

Imagine seeing your coworker pass out due to the smokey environment of your workplace. Wouldn't you want that environment changed so it doesn't happen to you? Kanie and other casino workers deserve a healthy smokefree workplace.

that the aerosol in electronic smoking devices (ESDs) contains multiple metals? 😳

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Don't be fooled by fancy flavors and flashy marketing; e-cigarette exposure damages lung tissue, and that's a .

Lamont IS the Real Deal and deserves to work in a smokefree casino, just like the rest of NJ.

In the news! Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights President & CEO quoted in this article about our work to encourage gaming corporations to consider the business costs of allowing smoking indoors.

https://www.playnj.com/news/shareholders-overwhelmingly-oppose-research-impact-smoking-ban-inside-casinos/81194/

The Washington Post highlights how Big To***co has wooed Black and LGBTQ+ allies to loosen va**ng regulations and fight the plan to prohibit menthol ci******es. Visit nonsmokersrights.org to learn the truth.

Facts are facts: secondhand smoke exposure has been linked to higher odds of heart failure.

"I beat cancer once, and I won't risk it again." Juana deserves to work without fearing for her life. Make casinos smokefree!

Did you catch the news? The Rhode Island Current reports that Bally’s Corporation shareholders supported a proposal seeking a report on the potential savings of going smoke-free at all the Rhode Island-based casino giant’s properties.

Vanessa told legislators what it's like to work in a smoky casino and showed off her impressive collection of prescription medications as she advocated for passage of HB7500 recently. See the CEASE Rhode Island statement here: https://no-smoke.org/rhode-island-moves-closer-to-smokefree-casinos/
See Vanessa's story: https://youtu.be/9hs59zpEnvw
Do you know someone who works at a bar or casino and is exposed to ?

Don't be fooled, electronic smoking device exposure causes lung damage. Smoke is smoke and everyone deserves to breathe clean air!

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https://no-smoke.org/anr-foundation-provides-free-research-resource-on-secondhand-smoke-aerosols/

Did you see the big news?! The Associated Press recently spotlighted the historic lawsuit brought by Atlantic City casino workers asking a judge to prohibit smoking in casinos due to the toxic effects of working in a poisonous atmosphere. How do you think the judge will rule?

Your donations help us fight for health equity, worker justice, and clean air! We can't do this without you. Swing by the Donation Station today and join the smokefree movement! no-smoke.org/donate

Joe and other Casino workers are fed up with secondhand smoke in their workplace. They shouldn't have to choose between their health and a paycheck!

Please take a moment to vote! Do you think smoking should be permitted in casinos?

Poll: Do you think casinos should allow smoking indoors? Rhode Island lawmakers are considering making casinos smoke-free.

People who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk for asthma, and secondhand smoke worsens symptoms for those who have asthma already. People everywhere deserve to be protected from secondhand smoke to help prevent asthma.

Did you catch The New York Times breaking the story of a lawsuit filed by NJ casino workers accusing state legislators of giving special treatment to casino owners by allowing them to let people smoke inside their facilities. https://nyti.ms/4aPm1JX

ICYMI: Poll in Nevada regarding

Do Nevadans support smoke-free casinos? New poll gives insight A new poll looks at whether voters would support a potential law that made all workplaces in Nevada, including casinos, completely smoke free while indoors. Unions also weigh in.

Where does your state stand when it comes to exemptions to smokefree laws? To maintain smokefree air protections, we should not see any roll back of indoor smoking laws. As of April 2024, 1025 localities and 39 states/territories/commonwealths restrict ma*****na use in some or all smokefree spaces. See interactive map: https://no-smoke.org/map-ls36/
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Inhale the facts: Secondhand smoke has no safe zone. 🚭

news here! Read all about smokefree advocacy efforts in , , and more, in our April ebulletin.

ANR e-bulletin | Smokefree News Sign up for Smokefree news, alerts, and stories about all kinds of secondhand smoke. Help us shine a light on Big To***co. We have been fighting for smokefree air for all for 48 years. Join us!

In the news: A win against Big To***co as a US Appeals Court rules that graphic warnings about the dangers of smoking are constitutional! You better believe we aren't letting up on the fight!
https://www.reuters.com/legal/fda-cigarette-warning-labels-satisfy-first-amendment-us-appeals-court-rules-2024-03-21/

💰Help us continue our grassroots efforts to prevent the harmful effects of secondhand smoke by donating today!
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ANR Foundation is pleased to announce our most recent quarterly update to the lists and maps of U.S. municipalities and states with smokefree laws now in effect. Congratulations to , , and , for their new 100% Smokefree Workplace, Restaurant, Bar, and Gaming laws!

Unfortunately, has enacted preemption, effective April 24, 2024. Ohio municipalities are preempted from regulating use of to***co and alternative ni****ne products, including ESDs delivering ni****ne. Existing local regulations are explicitly preempted. Read more here: https://no-smoke.org/smokefree-lists-and-maps-april-15-2024/

On this , we share PA casino worker Jennifer's story. For her and her coworkers, every breath is a risk, and every hour a gamble. It's time for change! See Jennifer share what it's like to work in a smoky casino: https://youtu.be/pXmZjWESd1A?si=IRzi_rzlf-zBBlHg

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Push to ban smoking in casinos gains momentum Casino gaming influencer Brian Christopher elaborates on the movement to eliminate smoking inside casinos.

Today marks our sister organization Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights 48th birthday and our annual Day of Breathing! This is a day to remember the importance of clean air where we work, live and play – something that our work reminds us not everyone has the privilege of enjoying. That’s why we’re continuing to fight every day to change that. We know the dangers of secondhand smoke, and the movement to change laws since 1976 has only grown and expanded to become a broad, diverse coalition in states across the country. You can help improve the lives of the 58 million people still exposed to secondhand smoke. You can help by wearing blue and by donating! https://no-smoke.salsalabs.org/db24-f/index.html