LitPAC

LitPAC

LitPAC is an American Political Action Committee. Its aims are to support Democratic politicians and register voters, through the organization of literary events.

"LitPAC is about getting authors more involved in the political process." Its website (which as of May 3, 2007 seems defunct) noted positions on healthcare, equal rights, and abortion.

Prominent participating members

Some prominent members include:
*Daniel Handler (who writes under the pseudonym Lemony Snicket)
*Dave Eggers
*Jane Smiley
*Rick Moody
*Tobias Wolff
*Anthony Swofford

References

* [http://www.litpac.org/about.html LitPAC's Official Website]
* [http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=1800560 ABC News Article]

External links

* [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephen-elliott/announcing-litpac_b_18399.html The Huffingtonpost highlights the group and promotes a donation link.]


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