Heap o' Links Wed Jul 15, 2026

House passes Daylight Saving Time reform as Trump signals support for ending clock change
"For decades, we have accepted this ritual of springing forward and falling back, even though it disrupts routines, throws off our sleep and creates unnecessary frustration for families across the country," Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., said Tuesday, detailing how the clock changes have disrupted her infant daughter's sleep schedule. "Let's stop asking Americans to reset their clocks every March and November," she continued. "Let's provide some certainty and consistency and a little more sunshine at the end of the day.

h/t MJA, IOTWreport

Midwest Chick: I don’t care as long as the time changes stop
For my part, I like DST. I like having extra time after work to get stuff done.

Mindful Webwork: Daylight Saving Time: The Simple Alternative
Instead of the ludicrous and ignorant re-setting of clocks, how much harder would it be to say, on such-and-such days, businesses, schools, et al. shift to summer (or winter) hours Anyone can follow the gov't recommended (but not mandated) "shift" days if preferred. Just change the "business" hours for those that want to. Not the clocks.