A trade war against American spirits
Does the current state of American partisan politics make you want a stiff drink? Well that frustration could become more intense as current trade policy begins to harm America’s alcohol…
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Trump’s Tariffs Are An Attack on American Beer
President Trump has hit on an idea less appealing than warm beer on a hot day. On March 1, he announced his intentions to impose tariffs on imported aluminum and… -
Opinion/Commentary: Virginia’s happy hour law needs to go
Mixed Drink Mondays. Wine Wednesdays. Brewing Thursdays. Yes, these are clever marketing tools used to attract customers to restaurants and bars. But, more notably, their use is restricted in the… -
Marijuana and driving — A potentially deadly cocktail
The popular counter culture holiday centered around the consumption of marijuana — commonly referred to as 4/20 — was earlier this month and it was clear that law enforcement and… -
Don’t Equate Moderate Alcohol Consumption With the Dangers of Smoking
The land of Irish whiskey and world renowned beer is being threatened by an anti-alcohol agenda. Irish health officials are pursuing legislation that would require alcohol companies to include labels… -
Utah’s illogical .05 BAC drunk driving law
It’s official: Utah has become the first state in the country that will put drivers in jail if they exceed a .05 legal blood-alcohol concentration limit. And it might not… -
Utah should delay enforcement of lower BAC limits
Do you think someone should go to jail for behavior that is far less impairing than driving talking on a hands-free cell phone? Many of… -
Cheers to Sunday Alcohol Sales
The showdown between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles at this year’s Super Bowl is quickly approaching. But as millions of fans across the country will surely enjoy the… -
Traffic Safety Policy Needs to Move Into the 21st Century
A new year, a new report centered on the dangers of alcohol and driving. The study from the National Academies of Sciences examines the country’s policies toward drunken driving and… -
Mixing Agenda and Science: a Formula for Public Misconception
October is Breast Cancer awareness month—a time to remember friends and loved ones that have passed and promote cutting-edge research and early screenings that will prevent future deaths. However, many…
