The Prometheus Institute -- that upstart, downtown Los Angeles, libertarian, Gen Y think tank -- has released an iPhone application. Called, "DIY Democracy," the app is marketed by PI as "the ultimate civic engagement tool."
More from the PI website:
"With DIY Democracy, the power of change is in your hand. You can do everything from complain about a local pothole to protest a statewide tax. You can email your representatives, including your Congressman, State Representative, Mayor, and more. You can report police misconduct, challenge a law as unconstitutional, or even run for local office - all from the palm of your hand.
"The app tells you the amount of spending in your local area, with a direct link to challenge the budget as unsustainable. It gives your constitutional rights in plain language, as well as unique laws and local projects in your community. The app even features Reason Foundation research on innovative transportation alternatives in your local area."
Related: Next week, TTLA runs -- belatedly -- our 2008 interview with Matt Harrison, the PI founder and executive director.
Photo Credit: The image accompanying this post was taken by Flickr user mandiberg. It was used under Creative Commons license.
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