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Is It Safe To Vape During COVID-19?

Unless you’ve been living under a literal rock you're familiar with the infamous Coronavirus that has turned the world on it’s back in less than a 5 month span. Everything is shut down, people are out of jobs, losing homes, some even lose their lives; in a nutshell, life as we know it is a hot blistering mess.

Current Ban of E-Cigarette Products

As an increase in smoking has taken place, more laws are coming into play and smokers are not happy about it. Since 2017-2018 the use of electronic cigarettes and marijuana have gone up dramatically among young adults and currently continues to grow.

E-Cig Expo On August 20-22, 2020, Shenzhen

The Shenzhen IECIE eCig Expo is one of the largest e-cigarettes exhibition in Asia, bringing all vapors together with upstream industries, battery and power management Chips and Solutions.

House to vote on Nationwide Flavor Ban. Why is House bill HR 2339 so Important

House bill HR 2339 – The Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic ACT was sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone of the New Jersey and Donna Shalala of Florida. The bill was introduced a year ago, and now the house representatives will decide whether to ban flavored vaping sales in all 50 states. 

Study confirms not a single instance of vaping-related illnesses were linked to legal vaping products

In this day and age, chaos, paranoia, and madness surrounds our collective ears. New studies shed a light on the actual facts, though --

Michigan Vape Ban Hits Wednesday

Michigan’s vape ban is set to take effect this Wednesday, October 2nd, making it the first American state to fully ban flavored nicotine products within its borders. As a result, a lot of eyes will be watching as they roll out their sweeping legislation.

All Vapers Go To Hell?

Every religion under the sun has an opinion on vaping. In this article, we take a closer look into how vaping is perceived --

Ban, Gavin, Ban

The tides may yet turn, and if they don’t, there’s a booming community of vapers forming in the wake of this crackdown. If the Big Nationwide Ban happens, find other survivors, get to high ground, and learn to carry on.

Post-Mortem: Vaping Industry 2077

In a post-apocalyptic future, vaping is dead. The vagaries and frailties of humankind crushed the industry, one state at a time, until it was all gone.

Can Governors Ban Products They Don’t like Without Legislative Process?

Politicians banning something because they disagree with is a dangerous proposition. Not having to go through the legislative process of approval before establishing a ban raises many red flags. And that's not all --

Drawing a Line in the Sand: New York Bans Flavored E-Cigarettes

In a convoluted effort to prevent the so-called youth epidemic, the Cuomo administration establish a statewide ban on all flavored e-cigarettes. With this comes dangerous repercussions --

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Strikes Back

In the wake of Trump’s sudden anti-vaping conversion last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo decided to steal the spotlight for himself by issuing a ban on e-cigarettes in the State of New York.

The Sick Irony of the Anti-Vaping Crusade

While the ban won’t stop teenagers from vaping, it will stop them from vaping substances which are safely manufactured and reputably distributed. Instead, many teenagers will turn to black market vape dealers.

Everything Ends and Everything Begins

The bedeviling nemeses of the vaping industry have gotten close at slicing the industry's jugular without a concern of repercussion. With all the possible negative consequences, we seek to understand their trains of thought (if any) --

The New #Resistance

People outside vaping don’t understand much about vaping. Likewise, many vaping enthusiasts don’t entirely understand what’s going on politically either. As the community resists, an attempt to breach the gap is considered futile. But, is it?

JUUL Labs — A Company Under Siege

Anti-vaping hysteria sweeps the American news cycle. Vaping giant Juul Labs continues to roll over, seeking only to avoid the worst of the fallout from recent attacks.

Don't Vape Your Vitamins

While vaping has already been categorized as a Level 5 Pandemic, authorities have finally narrowed down the cause of all these “mysterious vaping illnesses”. Surprise, surprise: it’s not “vaping” that’s causing this – it’s Vitamin E in THC cartridges.

The Misery of Small Vape Shops

Waging a needless war against the vaping industry is leaving many casualties in its path. Many of these are small vape shops. In this article, we take a look into the repercussions and the aftermath of recent developments and regressions.

The Great American Crackdown

The United States of America continues with a series of regressive and outdated prohibition tactics. Despite all the misery laid upon its path, there is a solution - a light at the end of the tunnel, after all.

Vaping... Worse than Cheeseburgers?

Vaping reportedly hardens your blood vessels. Or do they? Compared to eating fast food, vaping supposedly carries similar side effects - journalistic integrity be damned.

Big Tobacco, Big Cannabis

According to the fat cats of industry, cannabis is on the rise and tobacco is dead. We delve deep into these claims and take a look at a potential future outcome for the cannabis industry.

Spinning Death – The Latest in Media Misinformation Tactics

Bears repeating, time and again, how the onslaught of targeted attacks against the vaping community will create deadly repercussions. And there's an even darker side...

The Devil's Advocate: Interrogating Gov. Whitmer's Claims That Vaping Companies Market to Children

In this article, we interrogate claims made by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who has recently implemented a statewide ban on all flavored e-cigarettes and vaping products.

Here We Go Again: Secondhand Vaping

WebMD, a formerly reputable website where people self-diagnose with ebola and leprosy at the first sign of a cough, is now posting articles regarding second-hand vaping. Hypochondriacs rejoice!

Michigan Looks to Become First State to Ban Vaping

The first domino has fallen. After the recent ill-informed news blitz regarding the vaping related illnesses, Michigan Governor establishes a statewide ban against vaping.

Michigan citizens plan protest after statewide vaping ban

Michigan locals are scheduling a protest following a statewide ban of e-cigarettes. It's slated to take place on 09/04 at 6:30pm EST outside of the capitol building.

Portrait of a Crusader: The Derangement of Josh Stein

Attorney General Josh Stein extends his attack now adding eight other companies to a new lawsuit that began solely against vaping giant Juul.

Is Counterfeit THC Killing the Vaping Industry?

The New York Times reports 153 cases of severe lung illnesses "linked" to vaping. The truth is different. THC oil purchased from illicit vendors could be the culprit.

Discriminatory Hiring Policies Now Targeting Vapers and Smokers in Ohio

The City of Dayton has decided that they will no longer hire people who vape or smoke. The city's cynical take against its own employees is an appalling tactic now affecting Ohio residents.

A Potential Stay of Execution for the Vaping Industry

After yet another attack by the Food and Drug Administration, the Vapor Technology Association has taken the responsibility to save small businesses from the 2020 deadline.

The First Casualty of Vaping?

In this article we look at the first reported death linked to vaping and the circumstances the media is failing to mention.

The Real Cost

It's not always sunshine and rainbows when it comes to the FDA's relationship with the vaping community. To every action and reaction, there's a real cost and a real price. Guess who are the ones paying it?

Watching the Watchmen: Who Will Replace Gottlieb at the FDA

The FDA watches and judges the vaping community without compunction, but the question is: who watches them? With Gottlieb's departure, who will be the next executioner for hire?

Four Minnesota teenagers experience ‘severe lung injury’ linked to vaping

Purchasing illicit THC products lead four Minnesota teens into the intensive care unit. Plus, a dozen other cases confirmed stemming from clandestine operations.

FLORIDA MAN arrested for selling counterfeit JUUL products on popular app "OfferUp"

Florida man arrested after getting caught selling counterfeit vaping products to an undercover detective using popular online store "OfferUp."

White Parents, Black Market

How does a ban on vaping create a black market? In this article, we'll discuss how the misinformation pushed by anti-vaping organizations may have unintentionally propelled clandestine operations.

Happy National Vaping Day

Celebrating today is the middle finger thrown the FDA’s way for beginning their onslaught of attacks that have leveled the industry in the past two years. Attacks that have been mostly unfounded and misinformed.

As Anti-Vape Legislation Ramps Up, FDA Unleashes Latest Weapon: “Magic” Ads

The FDA uses magic tricks to push their message. The magician's punchline: "It's not magic, it's statistics."

Livermore Vape Ban

Another city follows suit after San Francisco's ban on all vaping related products. Livermore City follows in their footsteps with an anti-vaping bill.

The Coalition for Reasonable Vaping Regulation – The Latest in the Vape War

Juul Labs sponsors the Coalition for Reasonable Vaping Regulation in an effort to fight back against San Francisco's ban on all vaping related products.

City of Dayton no longer hiring employees who vape or smoke

Yet another city attempts to lay siege over its citizens' freedom and step-in with behavioral demands. Any city employee who's caught smoking or vaping, will be terminated.

The Showdown – Juul vs. The World

Juul seems to fight on its lonesome, and they're now facing a two-day hearing analyzing their marketing practices and other claims. Let's see how it turns out.

$24.8 Million Grant: First Study to Examine Long-Term Effects of Vaping

For the first time ever, Northwestern University at Chicago is awarded a $24.8 million grant to study the long-term effects of vaping.

Ohio Representative Joyce Beatty Calls Attention to “My Life, My Quit” in Bizarre Tweet

Ohio Representative sends cringe-worthy tweet. You won't be able to wrap your head around this.

Big Tobacco Funds Anti-Vape Bill in Sacramento

Purchased politicians, snarky bipartisanship, and more, in today's episode of "Another Regular Day in the Life of a Vaping Enthusiast."

A $1 Tax Increase on Traditional Cigarettes Boosts Vaping by 9.7%

People who used vaping to steer clear of cigarettes go back to them if the chance of vaping is excluded out of the equation. As cigarettes get taxed higher, more smokers are making the transition.

Dr. Scott’s Latest Ethics-Defying Stunt

Former FDA head honcho has left the building. At least the FDA's building because he's now making himself at home at pharmaceutical giant Pfizer's board of directors.

Vermont Exploits a 92% Tax on E-Cigarettes

In efforts to curb youth vaping, State Representative George Till approves a 92% tax on all e-cigarette products.

Nebraska Nicotine Testing

A small county in Nebraska seeks to implement nicotine testing in its school district. In a town with less than 4,000 people, officials are questioning this decision.

Gottlieb: Friend or Foe?

FDA's head honcho Scott Gottlieb has published an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal addressing the current hysteria surrounding the discussion against vaping.

San Francisco, Home of Juul, Turns Its Back on Vaping

San Francisco succeeds in banning all e-cigarette related products. The first city in the United States to achieve the unanimous decision for a full city-wide ban.

Vape Shops Open in 2 NHS Hospitals

The U.K. has been taking wild strides towards an open-minded collaboration with vaping companies in attempts to curb smoking. Two vape shops have recently opened in NHS hospitals.

The Victims of San Francisco’s Vape Ban

An anti-vaping bill will take effect in January 2020. In this article, we explore the cause and consequence of such an attack against an entire industry.

McConnell vs. Vaping

Mitch McConnell announced his intent to raise the national minimum age for tobacco purchases (including, of course vape products) to 21.

127 Seizures

The FDA begins an investigation after dozens of seizures (allegedly stemmed from vaping) sprout all over the United States. Are they following a pattern of deduction or simply pointing the finger at the vaping industry?