Lawrence Lessig thought he had a congress critter lined up to introduce some basic legislation to free lots of abandoned material that should really be in the public domain. The stuff is being held hostage to potential litigation.
Said congressperson is getting heat from the copyright cartel's lobbyists and is starting to wilt. Support is needed from other congress critters and you, yes you, can help out by prodding your rep, even if you didn't vote for 'em. Lessig tells you how to pitch in.