Fergus Mason
Veteran, vaper and writer. All articles express my own opinion and do not necessarily reflect the Editor's view.
Vaping hysteria locks more toilet doors, Filipino FDA comes under fire...
Another school locks its toilets over vaping
Anti-vaping hysteria continues to spread across the USA, as a Connecticut high school shuts down most of its...
Fake seizures scare from FDA, but Hawaii flavour ban stalls for...
FDA investigate “vaping-related” seizures
In the latest manufactured anti-vaping health scare, the FDA is investigating whether there’s a link between e-cigarette use and seizures. According...
Glantz Effect still plagues San Francisco, but Indian judges resist vape...
San Francisco gears up to ban e-cigs
Yet again, San Francisco has lived up to its reputation as the epicentre of anti-harm reduction activism. The...
Popcorn lung claims resurface – and can vaping cause breast cancer?
State Senator causes outrage with ignorant anti-vaping rant
A state legislator from Michigan has prompted a wave of anger from vapers after making a series...
FDA chief steps aside, but US anti-vaping campaign rolls on
Gottlieb quits as FDA chief
Scott Gottlieb, the Food and Drug Administration commissioner who’s spearheaded the agency’s campaign against tobacco harm reduction for the past...
Vape hysteria keeps growing – despite evidence
Texas school changes dress code to fight “vaping epidemic”
In the latest example of the USA’s hysterical over-reaction to the so-called “teen vaping epidemic”, a...
More good news from scientists, but politicians aren’t listening
Study shows vaping reduces cancer risk
A new study shows that smokers who switch to vaping reduce their exposure to chemicals known to cause cancer....
US regulators keep the pressure on
Chicago sues vape shops
Chicago, already home to some of the worst anti-harm reduction laws in the USA, has doubled down on the crazy with...
Mech mod kills Texan; Colorado and Massachusetts try to kill harm...
Mech mod kills Texas man
A 24-year-old Texas vaper has died after his device exploded in his face, causing severe injuries and triggering a fatal...
Vermont vapers face massive tax hit
State reps approve anti-vape bill
The new law was proposed by State Representative George Till, who has a strong track record of opposition to harm...
