US Politics
California's Compromised Child Safety Law: Progress Marred by Political Cowardice
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law requiring children aged 8 to 16 to pass a five-step seat belt test or face fines, replacing a more restrictive original bill that was watered down after Democratic pushback. It's chilling to see lawmakers prioritize teenage 'shotgun' traditions over children's safety, undermining evidence-based protections that could save young lives.

