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May 27, 2026

Make a U-Turn

As the parent of a newly licensed teen driver, I share how the 100 Safest Days of Summer campaign is helping families prevent distracted driving, encourage […]
November 4, 2025

Are You Looking for an E-Bike? Discover How to Share the Road Safely

This is a guest blog post by Victoria Carlborg, a Community Advocate from California. If you drive in nearly any urban, suburban or rural community around […]
July 17, 2024

We Need To Save More Young Lives Driving on Our Roads

By Elizabeth Dole and Candace Lightner Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation; Founder and President of We Save Lives This piece was originally published at Newsweek.com   […]
April 16, 2026

‘Not An Accident’ Bill Advances in Senate Committee on 9-0 Vote

These deaths are not ‘accidents’ By Eric Eisenhammer Victims’ families, advocates, and lawmakers gathered Wednesday at the California State Capitol to support Senate Bill 1071, as families […]
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 […]