a press release straight from the mailbag:

Digital Democracy is a special event happening here in Pittsburgh next month. This is a project that's been months in the making and I'm excited to let you know about it now.

It's a conference that will explore how the digital revolution -- including blogs, online video, websites and social media -- is changing traditional news media coverage and citizens' access to the political process.

The event includes national-caliber speakers who are coming to Pittsburgh on Saturday, March 15.