Make 'em Accountable!

One of the most heartening things that I have participated in lately is the money bomb for Accountability Now. From their website:

The AccountabilityNowPAC was originally formed ... as a fundraising vehicle to block a Congressional leadership “compromise” on the corrupt FISA reauthorization bill... The goal of AccountabilityNowPAC is to become a permanent entity on the Washington DC political landscape which will let our politicians know that civil liberties MATTER. Our message to politicians in Washington is loud and clear: uphold constitutional rights and we will support you; abridge freedom in America and we will not be on your side. Democrat or Republican—it makes no difference to us. This is our vehicle to enforce the sworn oath our political leaders take to preserve and defend the constitution.

This effort, spearheaded by Glen Greenwald and Jane Hamsher, has already created some highly visible ads aimed at changing the behavior of specific members of congress.



I believe that this is one of the best vehicles for progressive political action that exists today. I would encourage anyone interested in lessening the corporate influence on congress and the flagrant abuse of the constitution by the executive branch to please contribute today.