I understand that you're looking for someone to write for your new political web zine, and I'd like to be considered. I've blogged about politics on a professional basis for outlets like PoliticalBase.com, and my other work has appeared in dozens of publications including National Lampoon, McSweeney's, American Atheist, and The Onion A.V. Club. My first book, Flock of Dodos: Behind Modern Creationism, Intelligent Design, and the Easter Bunny, was released last March to praise from Alan Dershowitz, Rolling Stone, Skeptic, The Huffington Post, and Air America Radio, among other souces.
I understand that you're not paying initially, but I'd be willing to wait it out. I've pasted a few links below; please take a look and let me know if you'd like to discuss this further.