Four years ago, George W. Bush had a crappy approval rating, the Democrats and youth of our country promised vote-inducing change, and Pearl Jam took part in a swing state tour to encourage people to act democratic. Four years later, there's no Bush on the ticket and no tour. But there is a documentary of Pearl Jam's unfortunately futile 2004 efforts; the band has released the first three parts on their official site, and will post the finale, fittingly, on Election Day. And those of you with tickets to tonight's Showbox-hosted, sold-out Get Out the Vote event will be treated to the full-length premiere of Pearl Jam: Vote for Change? 2004. Watch. Listen. Get thee to a polling place. more ›

The deadline for registering to vote in Washington State is this Saturday, October 4th. We know all of our readers are well-informed, politically savvy, perpetually active voters, but you still might want to make sure your voting status is up-to-date. If you don't mind using a partisan website, Obama-affiliated VoteForChange is a super-easy tool to verify and update your registration status and address of record. The other options are the Washington Secretary of State's MyVote or the King County voter guide, where you can also update your address. Either way, it doesn't hurt to check. Then, just make sure your poll tax is paid and brush up on that literacy test, and you'll be all ready come Election Day. more ›