Big Ups for Calitics

As you may know, I write for Calitics, the state-level progressive community blog serving the Golden State. I'm happy to hear that BlogPAC, a progressive blogger PAC run by Chris Bowers and Matt Stoller, has given Calitics a grant to cover a years' worth of hosting costs.

It's important that the progressive movement sustains itself rather than gives all its money to the consultant class that still uses all the money to get people elected. Progressive blogs have a unique power to set the political agenda at the state, local, and national levels. They can generate buzz and activate core supporters. It's great that organizations like BlogPAC are recognizing this potential and seeking to fund it. I'm proud to be a part of this effort.

You can contribute to BlogPAC at the link. It's important to reward those who are doing hard work for little or no pay.