New PAC Tackles IP and Tech Innovation

oddlyenough writes "I've been helping to launch IPac, a new political action committee that works on IP policy and technical innovation. We're supporting six candidates in the current election, including a Senate candidate (Brad Carson) who says he's in the "Lessig School" when it comes to IP. You can check them out and donate here. We started this IPac because despite all of the wonderful, important work of groups like EFF, Public Knowledge, et. al, there wasn't a way to funnel the energy they create into the electoral process. You can read some coverage on us here."

Re:Why not just help the EFF?

[Anonymous Coward]

the EFF is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit charity... they cannot make endorsements or they loose their tax deduductible status.

this senate candidate in oklahoma looks good. i may donate a little to him directly.

i agree that it is tough to jump for a PAC -- despite their advantages -- if they have no track record.

by the way --- the earlier the money the more good it can do -- it's october. jump on it folks!

Re:Why not just help the EFF?

[oddlyenough]

Good question. Actually, EFF is a 501(c)(3) organization, so they're precluded by law from doing any campaign work. Public Knowledge, et. al, also fall into this category. IPac was formed specifically because there are no active organizations working to connect the work of those orgs and the people in these kinds of forums to political campaigns. Hope that helps!