WeGov.com pushes Internet activism in new direction

Now that politicians and lawmakers have embraced Facebook and other Web services for outreach, the newest game in town, WeGov.com, goes the other direction. WeGov.com will move from testing status to a full launch by the end of this month. It bills itself as "the most comprehensive, nonpartisan platform for civic engagement, political participation, and organizational activism. . . . Our mission is to provide a place where citizens and groups can take REAL political action and make an impact." The site allows groups to host pages on the site just like Facebook, but it goes a step further by enabling users to donate to campaigns, engage in letter-writing efforts and join petitions.