Many of you probably don't even know that Netroots for the Troops has a Board of Directors. I didn't until a little more than a year ago when I was invited by TexDem to join the Board and help plan the future direction of the organization. I was honored at the time. I have great respect for the work of NFTT and I had always wanted to feel like I belonged with the hard working crew that encompassed many of my friends here on DailyKos.
I have written wholeheartedly in support of NFTT and have probably convinced more than one of you to donate money to the cause. That is why I feel my resignation has to be a public one. I don't want another potential Board Member to go into this organization blindfolded as I was nor do I want potential donors to be unaware of the current state of affairs of the organization.
I also have to write this because recent events have made it difficult for me to write at all. Every time I go to write on a topic that is near and dear to my heart, I have this single issue clouding my mind and my judgement. I have allowed myself to be bullied into silence and that cannot stand.
I am writing this despite being told that all Board business is Private and Confidential. Call me a whistleblower if you like. I strongly believe that all non-profits should operate under a system of transparent governance and that the donors and volunteers should have all board minutes and expenses available to them if requested.