In 1968, the tobacco giant launched the first feminist cigarette campaign for Virginia Slims
We have a population of 22 million people
Several studies have reported a decrease in depression and an improvement in psychological quality of life in people who quit smoking
President Donald Trump has positioned himself as an ally of the industry
The convenience stores segment was the largest by holding 40.1% of the United States cigarette market share in 2025 owing to their unparalleled accessibility, extended operating hours, and strategic location near residential and commercial hubs
9:21-23 Another early reference appears in Proverbs 31:4-7, which warns kings and other authority figures against intoxication but advises it for the sick, the poor and the grieving: It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine