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March 3, 2026

NAC Support Letter

The Honorable Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson, Chair Senate Committee on Health 1021 O Street, Ste. 3310 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: SB 1071 (Ochoa-Bogh) “Not An Accident” […]
February 23, 2026

Candace Speaks to John O’Leary on the Live Inspired Podcast

Candace Lightner is the founder of MADD: Mothers Against Drunk Driving and We Save Lives, nationally and internationally recognized organizations reshaping America’s response to drunk driving. […]
January 26, 2026

It’s Not an Accident — It’s Homicide!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Advocates Launch National Campaign Demanding Accurate Classification of Drug- and Impairment-Related Deaths [Alexandria, VA] [January 26, 2026] — Victims’ rights leaders Candace Lightner, […]
January 8, 2024

Ride Sharing: Is It Worth It?

Let me be upfront. I am not a fan of ride sharing with anything other than a taxi. I advocated against ride sharing and when they […]
January 4, 2026

National Passenger Safety Week: The Courage to Speak Up and Intervene

National Passenger Safety Week: The Courage to Speak Up and Intervene – by Mi Ae Lipe, Founder of Driving in the Real World Did You Know […]
November 5, 2024
Tailgate

How to Enjoy Football Tailgating Parties Safely

Tailgating parties have become as American as apple pie and they have changed over the years. They are no longer confined to just football games and […]
December 1, 2025

Why Older Driving is a Serious Issue and How We Can Help

I will never forget the day I took the keys from my dad as he was about to drive the car. And for the rest of […]
November 6, 2024
Cari Lightner

Coping with Grief During the Holidays

“Mourning is the most intense process that most people ever go through. Grief is complex, unpredictable, and primal. Many people are frightened by it-frightened by feeling […]
September 19, 2016

The Downs Story

Brad and Samantha Downs were newlyweds when they and their good friend, Chris were struck down and killed by a driver who had both alcohol and […]
March 8, 2016

Letter to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune

November 6, 2014 To the Publisher and Editors of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, We read with great interest your article, “Is a car crash ever an accident?” […]