• Let me tell you a secret: I haven’t voted in the past 2 elections. I’ve just never felt like I knew enough about politics to cast a deciding vote. However, looking at the U.S. and world events over the past 4 years, the decisions and policies of our nation’s leaders have become more visible than ever before. Plus, after what happened in Florida with this last election, I’m not missing my chance to decide what’s sure to be one of the closest, but also one of the most IMPORTANT elections in United States history.

Registering to vote is VERY VERY easy. Go to the DECLARE YOURSELF website to learn about the issues, then, use their incredibly intuitive, simple interface to register to vote. Yes, you need a printer, an envelope, and a stamp. That’s it. The forms will be created for you and all you’ll need to do is sign. It’s that simple. It’ll take you 5 minutes. But you gotta do it SOON, as it takes a few weeks for the forms to process once you mail them. PLEASE take a moment and do this today if you’re not already registered. If you’re not sure, do it anyway. It can’t hurt.

With votes so close in all of the SWING STATES this year, it’s very possible that a small group of us could decide the election. Let’s let our voices be heard. It doesn’t matter where you live, but ESPECIALLY if you are in one of the swing states (Pennsylvania, where News Askew is based, being one of those), your vote is crucial.

I’m going to be on vacation on election day, so the Declare Yourself site let me print an absentee ballot request form that will allow me to file my vote by mail. This entire process cost me a 37 cent stamp and about 5 minutes of my time.

One of your rights as an American is the right to have a say in the political process that runs this country. Don’t squander that right. Declare Yourself today.