Commentari

Commentari is a civic engagement platform that obliterates the gap between bureaucratic chaos and real human voices. Federal agencies pump out rules faster than stakeholders can blink, and form letters get tossed in the digital trash as a single, meaningless comment. Commentari closes that gap with a sledgehammer. Built by Eric Epstein, a 32-year veteran senior policy counsel at the DOJ and ATF, the primary author of the Ghost Gun Rule, and a Distinguished Presidential Rank Award recipient, this platform was designed by someone who spent decades on the receiving end of public comments. He knows exactly how the system works and how to beat it. Commentari summarizes complex statutes and regulations in plain, digestible language. It identifies the specific issues agencies must address under the Administrative Procedure Act, forcing them to actually consider your argument. It helps every supporter draft a unique, substantive comment in their own voice, not a copy-paste template. Submissions go directly to Regulations.gov and to Congress through authorized channels. For organizations, it offers branded campaigns, nightly rule tracking, citation verification, engagement metrics, and embeddable donation links. No templates. No duplication. Just your argument, in your voice, on the record. This is for activists, advocacy groups, nonprofits, and any citizen who is tired of being ignored by the machine. Democracy is better together, and Commentari is the weapon you need to fight for your corner.

Instant Policy Analysis

Stop drowning in 500-page legal documents that read like ancient hieroglyphics. Commentari's AI digests complex statutes, regulations, and pending legislation into clear, unbiased summaries you can actually understand in minutes. No law degree required. You get the real story without the headache.

Smart Drafting

Write professional, effective public comments in seconds, not hours. Choose your stance (support, neutral, or against) and your tone (professional, legalistic, witty, or urgent). The AI helps you articulate your position with precision, ensuring your comment is substantive and legally relevant, not a generic rant.

Verified Submission Channels

No more guessing where to send your comment. Commentari integrates directly with Regulations.gov and authorized Congressional channels. When you hit submit, your unique, personalized comment lands exactly where it needs to go. We handle the paperwork, you handle the impact.

Organizational Command Center

For nonprofits, advocacy groups, and associations, Commentari is a force multiplier. Run branded campaigns with custom landing pages. Track member engagement in real-time. Get automated nightly updates on rule changes. Verify citations. Embed donation links. Coordinate your community to flood the system with unique, powerful voices, not duplicate form letters.

Grassroots Advocacy Campaigns

A local environmental group wants to fight a new EPA rule that threatens a nearby wetland. Instead of sending 50 identical form letters, they use Commentari to run a branded campaign. Each member gets a clear summary of the rule, identifies the specific legal flaws, and drafts a unique comment in their own voice. The result is 50 distinct, powerful submissions that the agency cannot dismiss as a single comment. The collective impact is undeniable.

Individual Citizen Engagement

A retired teacher is furious about a proposed Department of Education regulation on school funding. She has no legal background and no time to read 300 pages of jargon. She uses Commentari to get a plain-language summary, chooses a professional tone, and drafts a comment that reflects her 30 years of classroom experience. Her unique perspective is now on the official record, forcing the agency to address her specific concerns.

Policy Research and Monitoring

A policy analyst at a think tank needs to track 50 different federal regulations and bills simultaneously. Commentari provides nightly automated updates on changes, summaries of new filings, and citation verification. Instead of spending hours manually sifting through the Federal Register, the analyst can focus on strategy and drafting high-impact commentary, all while staying ahead of the curve.

Nonprofit Community Mobilization

A veterans' nonprofit wants to mobilize its 10,000 members to comment on a new VA benefits rule. They create a branded campaign page with Commentari, embed a donation link, and track engagement metrics in real-time. Each veteran drafts a personal story-driven comment. The organization can show funders and policymakers the exact number of unique, verified submissions generated, proving their grassroots power and influence.

How does Commentari ensure my comment is not a duplicate?

Commentari is built from the ground up to prevent duplication. Unlike other tools that rely on templates, our AI helps each user draft a unique comment based on their personal stance, chosen tone, and specific arguments. The platform encourages you to write in your own voice. The result is a comment that is legally substantive and distinctly yours, making it impossible for agencies to dismiss as a form letter.

Is Commentari free to use?

Yes, you can sign up for free and get three free comments per month to start. This allows you to test the platform and see how it works for your needs. For users who need more frequent engagement or advanced features, there are premium plans available. Organizations can also contact us for custom pricing and branded campaign tools.

How does the AI handle complex legal language?

Commentari's AI is trained on a massive dataset of legal documents, including statutes, regulations, and administrative rulings. It does not just summarize; it identifies the specific issues an agency must address under the Administrative Procedure Act. The AI breaks down complex jargon into plain language while preserving the legal nuance. You get a clear understanding of the rule and the exact points you need to hit in your comment.

Can organizations track the success of their campaigns?

Absolutely. Organizations get a full command center with real-time analytics. You can track how many members have engaged, how many unique comments have been submitted, and which issues are getting the most traction. You also get citation verification to ensure your arguments are legally sound and embeddable donation links to fund your advocacy. This data is crucial for reporting to boards, funders, and policymakers.