Big tobacco finally forced to reveal truths to Americans
The 1999 Justice Department case led to court ordered corrective statements from Philip Morris and R. J. Reynolds. Starting last month full page ads and prime time notices declare cigarettes addictive and deadly, admitting nicotine manipulation and urging quitting. The ads appear in outlets once threatened by lawsuits and cite tobacco’s role in deaths and addiction.
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Lions of Dollars
Justice Department
Philip Morris
R.J. Reynolds
Tobacco Companies
ABC News
CBS
60 Minutes
Thought of the Day by Minna Antrim
Quote attributed to Minna Antrim reflects on life’s drama from birth to death with a somber, reflective tone. The saying frames existence as a series of emotional stages from a first cry to a final sigh.
NotYouToo Movement Misses No One in Harassment Revelations
Petula Dvorak writes on the NotYouToo wave of sexual misconduct allegations sweeping public figures from entertainment to politics. She notes cases from Mario Batali to judges, lawmakers, and media leaders, urging accountability while urging careful, non-graphic reporting.
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Mario Batali
Batali
Washington Post
ABC
6Th Circuit
Appeals Court
Alex Kozinski
Matt Lauer
Charlie Rose
Congress
al Franken
D-Minn
John Conyers
D-Mich
Trent Franks
R-Ariz
Groper
Access Hollywood
Oval Office
Trump
Alabama
Senate
United States
Department of Justice
Mike Pence
Dwayne “the
Rock
Dwayne Johnson
Petula Dvorak
Washpost.com
Traditions and morals shaped society through the years
In a reflective column, Walter E Williams argues that customs and moral values once restrained behavior and preserved civility, noting shifts in attitudes toward women, violence, and sexuality. He cites declines in respect for adults and rises in student misconduct, urging return to time-tested ethics.
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Yesteryear
Pennsylvania
Anol
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