Voices of Harm Reduction Pt 2: Lindsey Stroud

Lindsey Stroud's journey from political staffer to advocating for tobacco harm reduction led her to create the annual 50 State Analysis at the Taxpayers Protection Alliance. She found a passion for vaping advocacy while at the Heartland Institute. Her work focuses on collecting and analyzing data on tobacco and vaping trends nationwide. Despite the vaping debate turning political, Lindsey emphasizes the importance of promoting harm reduction across party lines. She believes in the potential for bipartisan support, citing examples of Democrats like Julie Casimiro who have shifted their views after learning more about harm reduction. Lindsey highlights the need for evidence-based discussions to drive policy decisions.