ASH > Action on Smoking & Health » FAQs http://ash.org Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:36:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4 What does ASH do? http://ash.org/what-does-ash-do/ http://ash.org/what-does-ash-do/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 02:33:20 +0000 shoestring http://ash.org/dev/?p=428 ... Read the full article >]]> ASH works to end the global disease, damage and death caused by tobacco. We accomplish this by educating the public and decision makers, tracking tobacco industry actions, and working for strong public policies at the local, national and global levels. ASH works closely with its allies to ensure that the public health community addresses the tobacco epidemic in a unified and coherent manner. ASH is not anti-smoker – we are anti-tobacco.

]]> http://ash.org/what-does-ash-do/feed/ 0 Why did ASH update its mission? http://ash.org/why-did-ash-update-its-mission/ http://ash.org/why-did-ash-update-its-mission/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2012 02:35:05 +0000 shoestring http://ash.org/dev/?p=438 ... Read the full article >]]> As the U.S. and other western countries took action against tobacco, the industry went global to continue making money off of the misery of its consumers. In order to counter this disease’s vector – the tobacco industry – ASH decided to take the fight global as well. There is much left to do both at home and abroad. By allying with friends around the world, we give the industry nowhere to hide.

Events overseas profoundly impact our efforts here at home. Billions of dollars earned overseas are brought back to the U.S. and used to finance friendly political races, run massive media campaigns to block progress and hire armies of lobbyists. The increasing rights given to corporations in international trade agreements threaten to undo regulations at the local, state and national level.

]]> http://ash.org/why-did-ash-update-its-mission/feed/ 0 What does ASH do in my state/county/community? http://ash.org/what-does-ash-do-in-my-statecountycommunity/ http://ash.org/what-does-ash-do-in-my-statecountycommunity/#comments Sun, 05 Aug 2012 02:42:51 +0000 shoestring http://ash.org/dev/?p=453 ... Read the full article >]]> ASH works with a network of allies in the United States to continue progress in fighting tobacco here at home. Often, we can bring fresh expertise and evidence to bear from progressive efforts in foreign countries. ASH also fights tobacco industry efforts to roll back local progress through litigation, especially trade agreements, and exposes Big Tobacco’s efforts to subvert the political system through lobbying, media campaigns and political donations.

]]> http://ash.org/what-does-ash-do-in-my-statecountycommunity/feed/ 0 Does ASH provide legal services? http://ash.org/does-ash-provide-legal-services/ http://ash.org/does-ash-provide-legal-services/#comments Sat, 04 Aug 2012 02:45:13 +0000 shoestring http://ash.org/dev/?p=457 ASH does not have the resources to provide individualized legal services. We are a member of the Tobacco Control Legal Consortium, which can often point individuals to legal help in their community or point them to class action lawsuits.

]]> http://ash.org/does-ash-provide-legal-services/feed/ 0 How do I schedule an interview with someone at ASH? http://ash.org/how-do-i-schedule-an-interview-with-someone-at-ash/ http://ash.org/how-do-i-schedule-an-interview-with-someone-at-ash/#comments Fri, 03 Aug 2012 02:47:13 +0000 shoestring http://ash.org/dev/?p=459 Journalists should contact media@ash.org.

]]> http://ash.org/how-do-i-schedule-an-interview-with-someone-at-ash/feed/ 0 How do I renew my annual membership? http://ash.org/how-do-i-renew-my-annual-membership/ http://ash.org/how-do-i-renew-my-annual-membership/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2012 02:47:52 +0000 shoestring http://ash.org/dev/?p=461 ... Read the full article >]]> There are several ways you can renew your annual membership to ASH.

  • Online: visit www.ash.org and make your donation with your credit card by clicking on the Donate Now button.

 

  • Mail:  Submit your donation to:

Action on Smoking and Health
Attention: Member Services
701 4th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

  • Email or Phone: Please email member services at membership@ash.org or call us between the hours of 9am-5pm EST at (202) 659-4310 and we will be happy to process you credit card over the phone.

 

 

 

 

]]> http://ash.org/how-do-i-renew-my-annual-membership/feed/ 0 Who should I contact with changes to my personal information/membership/problems/etc? http://ash.org/who-should-i-contact-with-changes-to-my-personal-informationmembershipproblemsetc/ http://ash.org/who-should-i-contact-with-changes-to-my-personal-informationmembershipproblemsetc/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 02:51:11 +0000 shoestring http://ash.org/dev/?p=465 If you have any questions about your membership please contact the Member Services Department at membership@ash.org  or call us between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm EST at (202) 659-4310 and we will be happy to assist you.

]]> http://ash.org/who-should-i-contact-with-changes-to-my-personal-informationmembershipproblemsetc/feed/ 0 Why is there an international treaty on tobacco? Can’t it just be handled in each country? http://ash.org/why-is-there-an-international-treaty-on-tobacco-cant-it-just-be-handled-in-each-country/ http://ash.org/why-is-there-an-international-treaty-on-tobacco-cant-it-just-be-handled-in-each-country/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:51:51 +0000 shoestring http://ash.org/dev/?p=468 ... Read the full article >]]> The tobacco industry is extremely multinational, and has a history of playing one country off of another to dissuade governments from implementing strong tobacco controls. A treaty increases the political will of governments to do the right thing, and helps in legal defense when they are sued by industry or industry-dominated foreign governments. In addition, there are issues that are by nature cross-border – such as advertising, trade, environmental damage, poverty and development, smuggling, and organized crime – that can only be properly dealt with on a global level. Finally, by sharing information and learning from each other, governments can implement sound regulations that protect health.

]]> http://ash.org/why-is-there-an-international-treaty-on-tobacco-cant-it-just-be-handled-in-each-country/feed/ 0 What is ASH’s position on outdoor smoking, such as parks and beaches? http://ash.org/what-is-ashs-position-on-outdoor-smoking-such-as-parks-and-beaches/ http://ash.org/what-is-ashs-position-on-outdoor-smoking-such-as-parks-and-beaches/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:52:40 +0000 shoestring http://ash.org/dev/?p=470 ... Read the full article >]]> There is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke, and there is no legal right to smoke. ASH supports smoking bans wherever innocent bystanders will be impacted by secondhand smoke. In addition to the danger of inhaling smoke, cigarette butts are the leading single cause of litter in parks and beaches. Cigarette butts are filled with toxins that find there way into water supplies and ecosystems, and because they are made of plastic, are not biodegradable.

]]> http://ash.org/what-is-ashs-position-on-outdoor-smoking-such-as-parks-and-beaches/feed/ 0 How do I sue the tobacco companies? Join a lawsuit? http://ash.org/how-do-i-sue-the-tobacco-companies-join-a-lawsuit/ http://ash.org/how-do-i-sue-the-tobacco-companies-join-a-lawsuit/#comments Sun, 22 Jul 2012 02:55:12 +0000 shoestring http://ash.org/dev/?p=476 ASH cannot represent individual clients, and is not a law firm handling class action suits. You should consult with an attorney in your state specializing in torts. In many cases, the initial consultation is free, and a local attorney should have information on current class action suits.

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