Cody Carden

Generational Tobacco Bans: A Growing Focus in the US & Worldwide

By Cody Carden / July 24, 2024

As the concept of generational tobacco bans gain momentum across the country and the globe, the debate continues to intensify over their impact on public health, personal freedoms, and the…

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Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference

By Cody Carden / June 28, 2024

By Cody Carden Earlier today, the Supreme Court published their decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo, a case which significantly curtails the power of federal agencies such as the Food and Drug…

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The Power of One: Why Your Voice Matters in Cigar Rights Advocacy

By Cody Carden / June 25, 2024

In the realm of advocacy, every individual voice can be a powerful catalyst for change. For those of us who cherish the art of enjoying cigars, the need to speak…

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The Rich Heritage of Premium Cigar Tobacco Growing in Pennsylvania

By Cody Carden / June 25, 2024

Pennsylvania might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about premium cigar tobacco, but the Commonwealth’s role in the tobacco industry reaches back to the…

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The Futility of Tobacco Taxes: Why They Fail to Curb Smoking

By Cody Carden / June 13, 2024

For the better part of the last two decades, anti-tobacco advocates have turned their attention towards pursuing legislative endeavors that seek to implement massive tax increases on tobacco products with…

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The Importance of a Definition: Why Congress Must Define Premium Cigars

By Cody Carden / June 13, 2024

Washington, DC: Precise language is always crucial for appropriate and effective regulation. Given the significant disparities which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the FDA) and other anti-tobacco groups acknowledge…

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CRA’s Files Reply Brief In U.S. Court of Appeals

By Cody Carden / May 29, 2024

Washington, DC: On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) filed its response brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in Cigar…

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Defending Tradition: How Cigar Rights of America Leads the Charge on World No Tobacco Day

By Cody Carden / May 29, 2024

Washington, DC: Each year on May 31st, World No Tobacco Day is observed globally to raise awareness about the health risks associated with harmful tobacco product use and to advocate…

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Placerville Approves Moratorium on Tobacco Businesses

By Cody Carden / May 16, 2024

Washington, DC: On April 23rd, the City Council of Placerville, California, unanimously approved an extension of a temporary urgency ordinance that imposes a moratorium on establishing new tobacco retail businesses…

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CRA Board Member Tony Gomez Visits Congress

By Cody Carden / May 16, 2024

Washington, DC: On Tuesday, May 7th, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), the Congressional Cigar Caucus Co-Chairman, hosted a Cigar Policy Roundtable. The gathering was a well-attended event by members of Congress…

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