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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 […]
October 17, 2023

How to Keep Your Child Safe on the School Bus

The first crash I was in just happened to be on a bus when I was going to school. I was 13 and the bus driver […]
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 […]