January 1979: The original exposé on smoking. July/August 1993: How the makers of Kent cigarettes withheld information about their asbestos filters. January/February 1995: Pesticides and their threats to Mexican tobacco field workers. March/April 1996: The tobacco industry is down, but nowhere near out. March/April 1996: ABC backs away from a tobacco lawsuit it knew it could win. March/April 1996: Paula Poundstone hacks away at cigar bars. |
Produced by WGBH in Boston, this is the Frontline web site, featuring the text of a recently-aired documentary and resources relating to the tobacco debate. Tobacco Marketing To Young People A concise, insightful look at this very hot issue. Tobacco-Ad-Carrying Magazines in the News A surprising list of links to media, arts, and political organizations that are involved with the tobacco industry. Stop Pushing Cigarettes at Children! Another view of the youth-market debate, including information on a PM/RJR boycott. Excerpt from Tobacco: The Facts Behind the Smokescreen What one Australian group is doing to fight cigarette advertising. Office of Texas Attorney General Dan Morales Morales has filed suit against the tobacco giants, despite industry attempts to intimidate his office. Tobacco Industry Political Expenditures in California A detailed and fairly current account of the state’s political climate toward tobacco interests. Some very good (if somewhat eclectic) links to anti-smoking pages. Tobacco BBS — News and Resources Comprehensive and updated frequently, this is a good place to start your Web research. This page has a very good list of smoking-cessation resources. If you’re a smoker who wants to ditch the habit, check this out. The Master Anti-Smoking Page A veritable encyclopedia of news and views on smoking. Probably the deepest reference available at this time. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) One of the oldest anti-tobacco organizations around. A List of Tobacco Industry Addresses For you advanced Hellraisers…here’s your chance. The Arizona Nicotine & Tobacco Network Also known as NicNet. Another great resource. |