As I write this, Lawrence Lessig is giving his talk at Netroots Nation. As usual, it is extraordinary. If you didn't get a chance to see it in person or online live (as I am from San Francisco), it will be archived (and I'll update this with a link).
But even before he started speaking, I got the email I'll post in full after the jump from Japhet Els (who is also at Netroots Nation).
Change Congress has an Act Blue page and Lessig wants at least 500 of us to give contributions ending in .09 (the current approval rating of congress) to at least one of these candidates
http://www.actblue.com/...
Update: Right after I posted this, Lessig used a photo I took in his presentation.
Dear Supporter,
Lawrence Lessig will be addressing over two-thousand progressives at Netroots Nation here in Austin in a few minutes. And we wanted you to be included in a big announcement for the Change Congress community.
Last week, Rasmussen reported that Congressional approval ratings had dipped to a historic low: 9%.
It's time to send a message to Congress. Professor Lessig will be asking the audience to donate to the C-C Democratic candidates and help us meet our goal of 500 contributors.
http://www.actblue.com/...
Also, you can "tag" your contribution with an extra $0.09. This way the candidates will know where the contribution is coming from. Don't just give $25. Give $25.09 to show these care "Change Congress" dollars coming in.
You can also watch live on the web at:
http://netrootsnation.org/...
Today is about the Democratic candidates of Change Congress. Today is about reaching 500 contributors for these candidates and laying the groundwork for Changing Congress.
We're counting on you to help get us off on the right foot. More importantly, help these Democratic candidates get to Washington and Change Congress.
Thank you,
Japhet Els
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http://change-congress.org/...
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