After 10 years of fighting for open source, net neutrality, free information and open education, Lawrence Lessig has decided to change his career and to seriously attack the problem of corruption in the U.S. politics. It's not going to be easy, but having Lessig on our side in this battle is a great assett. Read his explanation (though you know I disagree with him on Obama and corruption) as it is very telling and well-written.
Hat-tip: Danica (where you can also see the movie of Lessig giving a speech in which he made the announcement).
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