hey kittenpants-ers!
Welcome to our second themed issue. We're kicking off the month-before-the-election with a selection of politically-themed articles, mostly because that represents the bulk of what has been submitted lately. Also because we care about issues and stuff, and with a whole week between episodes of America's Next Top Model, well, we have a lot of time to think.

I wanted to devote some space on page one for some handy resources, which I have painstakingly made as unbiased as possible.

Now there is some concern that certain votes are being denied. If anything, you should be extra-vigilant in volunteering to get the vote out in your town. At the very VERY least, register and vote. And do it soon, because time's running out! Here are a few reasons why.

If you need additional incentive, Votergasm.org says, for those of you who like to fuck, we salute you. But only if you vote. Meanwhile, registering at RocktheVote.com is still the best way to say both, "I love my country!" and "Aerosmith Rules!" at the same time.

Concerned that faulty voting machines may cost you your vote? MoveOn.org offers a ready-made petition for this and other crucial issues. DON'T WAIT! Congress.org is another incredibly easy way to email, telegram, or just get information about your Senators, Representatives, and President, including contact info.

Those of you who want to withhold your support from those who support the candidates you don't support, I support a visit to FollowTheMoney.org for some answers.

Need the Cliff's Notes on the issues? NPR.org has a breakdown of major issues and candidates responding in their own words. Too dry? Try The Onion's Election guide.

Still unsure? Consider this: What Would Jesus Do?

If that doesn't clear everything up for you, maybe just vote for the candidate least likely to have you kidnapped and anally raped before publicly executing you.

Think about it.
xoxo,
kittenpants

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