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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 3d

This is an old formula used by authoritarian regimes. Stoke chaos and blame scapegoats to justify the use of force.

Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · 19d

I just made it through a hip resurfacing operation at NYC’s Hospital for Special Surgery. On the road to recovery and looking forward to a new journey

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · 28d

Heres a positive story www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/m...

How a Group of Students in the Pacific Islands Reshaped Global Climate Law

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Rutgers Tobacco Dependence Program @ru-tdp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Register for the VIRTUAL Rutgers Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training October 20-21! Designed for social workers, nurses, psychologists, physicians, pharmacists, certified alcohol and drug counselors, health educators, and more ➡️ tobaccoprogram.org

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Judges Attack Supreme Court’s ‘Inexcusable’ Trump Rulings in Unprecedented Outburst

Nearly a dozen federal judges have spoken out against the conduct of nation’s highest court.

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · Aug 29

Here’s a story on my latest paper on cigarette trafficking. The most common littered packs in NYC are menthol Newports from Georgia NYC-stamped packs came in 4th @RU-INTS.bsky.social @rutgerssph.bsky.social @rutgersarc.bsky.social gothamist.com/news/cigaret...

Cigarette packs littering NYC streets tell story of taxes going up in smoke

A Rutgers University study of cigarette packs found that many are coming from places that charge lower taxes for smokes.

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · Aug 29

Here’s a story on my latest paper on cigarette trafficking. The most common littered packs in NYC are menthol Newports from Georgia NYC-stamped packs came in 4th @RU-INTS.bsky.social @rutgerssph.bsky.social @rutgersarc.bsky.social gothamist.com/news/cigaret...

Cigarette packs littering NYC streets tell story of taxes going up in smoke

A Rutgers University study of cigarette packs found that many are coming from places that charge lower taxes for smokes.

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · May 16

I spoke on a panel at FDLI’s annual meeting with FDA, Truth, and Juul, and we found common ground on taking massive efforts to rein in and regulate the illicit e-cigarette market @ru-ints.bsky.social @rutgerssph.bsky.social @rutgersarc.bsky.social

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Rutgers Addiction Research Center @rutgersarc.bsky.social · May 14

Only 34 vape products—just 4 flavored—are FDA-authorized, yet thousands are still sold. @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social of @ru-ints.bsky.social @rutgerssph.bsky.social proposes targeting distributors through lawsuits to stop illegal vape sales & bring shelves into compliance.
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Lawsuits Could Choke Off the Candy‑Flavored Vape Pipeline

A Rutgers Health researcher recommends that states borrow the master settlement playbook to curtail the distribution of unauthorized electronic cigarettes.

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · May 9

Thanks @JMacNYC and @jgitchell.bsky.social for having me on Shaping Vaping. I describe my view: State AGs should use MSA-style litigation to regulate e-cigarettes. Despite our disagreements, it was good to search for common ground. @ru-ints.bsky.social @rutgerssph.bsky.social x.com/VaporAmerica...

American Vapor Manufacturers on X: "🎙️ Join our @JMacNYC, special guest @jgitchell and esteemed professor @kevinschroth from @RutgersSPH. https://t.co/Zf4iC2PhV1" / X

🎙️ Join our @JMacNYC, special guest @jgitchell and esteemed professor @kevinschroth from @RutgersSPH. https://t.co/Zf4iC2PhV1

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · May 8

News on my latest paper describing how Attorneys General can use litigation to help achieve a regulated e-cigarette market @ru-ints.bsky.social @rutgerssph.bsky.social www.rutgers.edu/news/lawsuit...

Lawsuits Could Choke Off the Candy‑Flavored Vape Pipeline

A Rutgers Health researcher recommends that states borrow the master settlement playbook to curtail the distribution of unauthorized electronic cigarettes.

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · Apr 21

Here's my latest paper on how Attorneys General can use litigation to rein in illicit flavored e-cigarettes. Written before the FDA's tobacco control capacity was decimated, this more important now than ever @ru-ints.bsky.social @rutgerssph.bsky.social
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Homepage | Tobacco Control

Tobacco Control is an international peer-reviewed journal covering the nature and consequences of tobacco use worldwide.

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Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (INTS) @ru-ints.bsky.social · May 5

Assistant Professor @otg2014.bsky.social and her colleagues penned a new letter to the editor of Nicotine & Tobacco Research on how a WNBA star's cigar brand collaboration, amid growing interest in women's basketball, may increase the appeal & sales of cigars.

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Letter to the Editor: Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Star Athlete Kelsey Plum gets Signature Premium Cigar Amidst Record-Breaking WNBA Viewership

Ollie Ganz, DrPH, Cristine D Delnevo, PhD, Andrea C Villanti, PhD, Kevin R J Schroth, JD, Jennifer Cornacchione Ross, PhD; Letter to the Editor: Women’s Na

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Jenny Cornacchione Ross @jencornacc.bsky.social · May 5

I spend a lot of my free time sending cigar-related Instagram posts back and forth with Ollie, and we published a paper from it! @otg2014.bsky.social with @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social @crisdelnevo.bsky.social & Andrea Villanti @ru-ints.bsky.social

Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (INTS) @ru-ints.bsky.social · May 5

Assistant Professor @otg2014.bsky.social and her colleagues penned a new letter to the editor of Nicotine & Tobacco Research on how a WNBA star's cigar brand collaboration, amid growing interest in women's basketball, may increase the appeal & sales of cigars.

➡️ academic.oup.com/ntr/advance-...

Letter to the Editor: Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Star Athlete Kelsey Plum gets Signature Premium Cigar Amidst Record-Breaking WNBA Viewership

Ollie Ganz, DrPH, Cristine D Delnevo, PhD, Andrea C Villanti, PhD, Kevin R J Schroth, JD, Jennifer Cornacchione Ross, PhD; Letter to the Editor: Women’s Na

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · Apr 29

Dear Preet, I enjoyed your Q&A regarding "Attorneys General." If "general" is an adjective (from French), why have we seen characters in TV shows, like Billions, a reliable legal authority, refer to an AG using the nickname "General?" Do people really call AGs "General," and if so, is that improper?

Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · Apr 21

Here's my latest paper on how Attorneys General can use litigation to rein in illicit flavored e-cigarettes. Written before the FDA's tobacco control capacity was decimated, this more important now than ever @ru-ints.bsky.social @rutgerssph.bsky.social
tobaccocontrol.bmj.com

Homepage | Tobacco Control

Tobacco Control is an international peer-reviewed journal covering the nature and consequences of tobacco use worldwide.

tobaccocontrol.bmj.com

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Michael Yarbrough (he/him) @mwyarbrough.bsky.social · Apr 21

That makes 5 of 18 Big Ten senates who've adopted MADCs:

Rutgers
Nebraska
Indiana
Michigan State
Michigan

And also UMass-Amherst. CUNY's Hunter College votes on Wednesday.

Add YOUR faculty senate to the list, and DM me if I can help you with connections, advice, or anything! Share widely!!

Sam Bagenstos @sbagen.bsky.social · Apr 21

Just announced: University of Michigan Faculty Senate resoundingly votes to support Big Ten academic mutual defense compact. 92.8% of over 3,000 votes.

Motion 1: Resolution to Establish a Mutual Defense Compact for the Universities of the Big Ten Academic Alliance in Defense of Academic Freedom, Institutional Integrity, and the Research Enterprise

Option Votes
Yes 2761 (92.8%)
No 214 (7.2%)

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · Apr 21

As a member of Rutgers Senate, I'm proud of its leadership in creating and advocating for the Big Ten academic mutual defense compact

Sam Bagenstos @sbagen.bsky.social · Apr 21

Just announced: University of Michigan Faculty Senate resoundingly votes to support Big Ten academic mutual defense compact. 92.8% of over 3,000 votes.

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · Apr 11

If there were a Dow Jones measuring federal public health, it would show we’re in dire straits. But since there’s not, and it doesn’t affect bank accounts in real time, it fades as new outrages take center stage. But the situation is still dire and will get worse quietly until the next crisis.

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · Apr 7

Trump has done the same damage to our health, environment and security as to our markets, it's just that there isn't a stock ticker that measures the impact so clearly

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Michael Yarbrough (he/him) @mwyarbrough.bsky.social · Mar 30

This exciting resolution from Rutgers University Senate is exactly the kind of model I think higher ed needs: a mutual defense pact of, in this case, Big 10 schools. They call for member institutions to create a joint defense fund and make resources available to any member institution under attack.

Excerpt from Rutgers University Senate resolution calling for a Mutual Academic Defense Compact. The excerpt reads:

"BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Rutgers University Senate urges the President of Rutgers University to formally propose and help establish a Mutual Academic Defense Compact (MADC) among all members of the Big Ten Academic Alliance;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, under this compact, all participating institutions shall commit meaningful funding to a shared or distributed defense fund. This fund shall be used to provide immediate and strategic support to any member institution under direct political or legal infringement;"

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Cris Delnevo @crisdelnevo.bsky.social · Mar 5

DO IT tobaccoreporter.com/2025/03/03/p... the egregiousness of White Owl & Game makes PMI's so called 'smoke free' mission a farce. In 2024 PMI sold $540+million in US C-stores - that’s 800 million cigars- 55% were heavily flavored w/names like Iced Donut, Tropical Twist, White Russian & Rocky Road

PMI Looking to Sell Off Cigar Biz - Tobacco Reporter

Philip Morris is reportedly exploring the $1 billion sale of its cigar business in the U.S. as it shifts toward smoke-free products.

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · Apr 1

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · Apr 1

Trump and RFK Jr are cutting tobacco control professionals and gutting Congress' 2009 law to protect against death and disease caused by tobacco products. They are the April fools, but real Americans will suffer @rutgerssph.bsky.social apnews.com/article/fda-...

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Kevin Schroth @kevinrjschroth.bsky.social · Apr 1

Trump and RFK Jr are cutting tobacco control professionals and gutting Congress' 2009 law to protect against death and disease caused by tobacco products. They are the April fools, but real Americans will suffer @rutgerssph.bsky.social apnews.com/article/fda-...

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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · Mar 28

This is how it's done.

A strong and principled response by WilmerHale to the illegal Executive Order attack - a form of attempted government intimidation declared unconstitutional by a federal judge.

This is how to guard the rule of law.

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