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Responsibility.org Recognizes Achievements by State Legislators
This year, the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility is pleased to honor 19 state legislators with our Leadership Award for their continued dedication to the prevention of drunk driving. Some legislators introduced bills that will make roads in their states safer, ... Read More >
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How to Have Tough Conversation Series Continues: #HolidayResponsibly
The holiday season offers a TON of opportunities to talk to your kids about alcohol. We’ve added three new videos with great advice from parenting bloggers on How to Start Tough Conversations. To view the full collection of video interviews, ... Read More >
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Responsibility.org honors Members of Congress for leadership on safety issues
Members of Congress play an important role in our outreach efforts each year, and 2014 was no different. During Alcohol Awareness Month in April, Global Youth Traffic Safety Month and Health and Fitness Month in May, the Girl Talk LeaderU ... Read More >
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The Holidays Are Hell – NEW VIDEO!
Ah, the holidays. The most stressful, er, I mean JOYOUS, time of year! I don’t know about you, but my life is nuts. Between work and the kids and the house and the butt wiping and the dinner cooking and ... Read More >
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#B4TheHolidays, Responsibility.org Honors Traffic Safety Leaders at Educational Capitol Hill Event
Each year, the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility holds a fun, educational event on Capitol Hill to remind staff and local partners to stay safe during the holidays. This year’s theme was #B4TheHolidays and it reminded attendees that holiday prep ... Read More >
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Let ME Tell You How I Feel About “That Kid”
Really, let me tell you how I feel about all those kids, or better yet, OUR kids. I recently read the article in the Washington Post, Teacher to Parents: About THAT kid (the one who hits, disrupts and influences YOUR ... Read More >
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Statement regarding Dr. Mark Rosekind’s nomination as Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) applauds President Obama’s decision to nominate Dr. Mark Rosekind as Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As a board member of the National Transportation Safety Board, Dr. Rosekind has demonstrated ... Read More >
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State Attorneys General Honored for Leadership on Safety Issues
Each year, the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility is proud to honor Attorneys General who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the ongoing fight against drunk driving and underage drinking. This year, we are proud to recognize the following Attorneys ... Read More >
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As a Mother, As an Educator: Why American Education Week Matters
Communities around the country are helping the National Education Association (NEA) celebrate American Education Week from November 16-22. This week honors the work of educators, parents, support professionals and community members to help students achieve their potential. As a mom ... Read More >
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Toxicology report shows Cardinals' Taveras was extremely drunk at time of fatal crash
On October 26th, 2014 as I was watching my beloved San Francisco Giants play in Game 5 of the World Series, my heart sank when Twitter lit up with news of Oscar Taveras’ passing. Oscar, a recent call-up of the ... Read More >
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The power of conversations and relationships
Watching a 16-year-old teenager who snuck out to go to a party return home in the middle of the night – very drunk and very sick– on television is not a rare occurrence. But on a recent episode of Parenthood ... Read More >
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A Good Marriage: Results of the Michigan DWI Court/Ignition Interlock Program Evaluation
We all have faults and weaknesses. If we are fortunate, a good marriage can do wonders in mending a partner’s shortcomings. What is true for individuals can also be true for highway safety programs. DWI Courts have a good track ... Read More >