On March 15, the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to make daylight saving time permanent by 2023. California and the nation will soon join the ranks of Arizona and Hawaii as places with permanent daylight saving time. It’s about time! Having to change every clock within sight and losing an hour of sleep is not something to anticipate. Curfews will greatly elongate, and evening rituals like going to the park or gym have an increased level of safety with the sun’s permission. Permanent daylight saving time is definitely a step in the right direction for a more progressive U.S..