The League of California Cities said in a statement that it opposes proposed open data legislation in that state because it would "impose new duties and costs on public agencies at a time when they can ill afford them, under the guise of promoting greater government transparency." Read More

Exclusively for Personal Democracy Plus subscribers: How well the presidential candidates are faring in Silicon Valley fundraising; how the popular Supreme Court-watching site SCOTUSblog is preparing for what's sure to be an influx of attention; and more in today's roundup of news about technology in politics from around the web. Read More

Freedomworks has hired Deneen Borelli as its new director of outreach, the group announced in a statement. A key part of her role will be to "participate in recruiting grassroots activists -- including minorities -- and aggressively challenge the misleading voices of the liberal black establishment," the group says. Read More

Exclusively for Personal Democracy Plus subscribers: Today's roundup of news about technology in politics from around the web, including reports that the Obama campaign is making a huge effort to communicate to voters around small issues; new cybersecurity legislation; how Twitter and Google Docs-powered election monitoring played out in Egypt's elections; and more. Read More

Actor Josh Charles has often tweeted about his support for high-speed rail and gay marriage rights. Actress Eva Longoria recently tweeted her support for President Obama's new illegal immigration policy. In the future, could such celebrity endorsements all become much more coordinated, mirroring the Kony 2012 effect? That's what singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson is betting on. Yesterday he announced a new initiative to harness Twitter as a tool for celebrities to raise awareness and help promote good causes. One close observer of online activism says this kind of online buzz is nothing but a "silly idea." Read More

Exclusively for Personal Democracy Plus subscribers: It's likely the European Parliament will reject a controversial anti-piracy trade agreement; how advocacy organizations are preparing for the Supreme Court decision on health care; and more in today's roundup of news about technology in politics from around the web. Read More

Exclusively for Personal Democracy Plus subscribers: The latest campaign spending numbers are in and both campaigns are laying out a significant amount online; Mother Jones takes a swipe at attack ads by posting its own — from the fantasy world of HBO's series "Game of Thrones;" and Nicholas Kristof talks bootleg diplomacy in his latest column — all in today's roundup of news about technology in politics from around the web. Read More

Bridget Coyne, digital director for Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Sean Evins, a staffer on the House Administration Committee, are moving to the Twitter Government and Politics team, according to a tweet from @gov. Politico had reported Evins' move last week. He told Politico Influence that he would be "acting as a liaison between Twitter and elected officials and helping them better communicate with their constituents." Read More