Alex Norcia

    Alex was formerly Filter’s news editor. He previously worked as a reporter and copy editor at VICE, and has been published in the New York Times Magazine, the Columbia Journalism Review, the Los Angeles Times and the New Republic, among other outlets. He was also previously a freelance editorial consultant for the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World; The Influence Foundation, which operates Filter, has received grants from the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World. He is currently based in Los Angeles.

    FDA Accused of Spreading Misinformation at E-Cigarette Summit

    The annual E-Cigarette Summit in Washington, DC, is perhaps the most eclectic conference in ...

    Hawaii Bill to Ban Flavored Vapes Awaits Governor’s Signature

    On May 3, the Hawaii House of Representatives passed legislation that would ban the ...

    South Dakota Voters Likely to Approve Cannabis Legalization—Again

    On May 3, activists in South Dakota submitted petitions to put adult-use cannabis legalization ...

    FDA Authorizes NJOY Vapes in Its Biggest Positive Decision Yet

    On April 26, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized several NJOY Ace vaping ...

    Maine Set to Make Its Good Samaritan Law the “Strongest in the Nation”

    On April 20, harm reduction advocates in Maine reached a deal with Democratic Governor ...

    FDA’s PMTA Process May Finally Have More Transparency

    On April 15, a federal court judge said that the Food and Drug Administration ...