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The Politics of Daylight Saving Time

Americans Hate Moving Their Clocks. Congress Ignores Them. Sound Familiar?

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Johanna Neuman
Nov 08, 2021
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More than 70% of Americans dislike resetting their clocks twice a year, according to a 2019 poll. Some complain that it is difficult on their internal body clock, the circadian rhythms that keep us balanced. The Sleep Foundation tracks instances of insomnia from the changes. Mental health professionals argue that such disruptions trigger bipolar disorde…

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