By Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton
You have heard the phrases “spring forward” and “fall back.” For me, it brings dread. Can we just stop changing our clocks forward and backward? The Uniform Time Act was signed by President Johnson in 1966. Much has changed since then, and the reasons for changing the time twice a year seem obsolete. Arizona and Hawaii have already stopped the madness. The issue has bipartisan support and comes up regularly. Congress has to resolve the question of whether to fall back or spring forward one last time. In March 2025, “The majority of Americans (54%) say they are ready to do away with the practice, said Mary Claire Evans and Jeffrey M. Jones from Gallup News. This is a lower percentage than I expected, but I may prioritize sleep more than others. No matter, the majority is ready to act and end the crazy time change. Let’s collectively hope the powers that be get it done SOON.