Tell President Obama to support the Federal Research Public Access Act (scottaaronson.com)

For the lazy, here is the petition: http://wh.gov/04u

Yes, we all know that online Whitehouse petitions won't have as much effect as calling/writing your congressional representatives. But this is such a 'niche' issue that I could imagine something as small as a this having a real effect.

But call/write too, if you are so inclined!

I just signed the petition. If nothing else, it was very satisfying.

I was very excited but doubtful until I noticed "Tell" in the title.

Note that Elsevier has vowed to oppose this: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/02/legislation/elsevier-ba... This is the very essence of a Big Company trying to hold on to its outdated business model which is in fact a direct threat to public good.

Signed and forwarded to lots of friends in the Academic community.