A new report estimates that the US wars in this century have killed half a million people.

It estimates only 200,000 killed in Iraq, but I have doubts about that, since the report published in the Lancet estimated a lot more than that.

Scotland will teach all students about what it means to be homosexual, transgender, etc.

Eliminating partisan gerrymandering in the US will not be easy, but several states' populations have voted to take control away from the partisan elected officials.

Prosecutors have evidence that the bullshitter was directly involved in organizing payoffs to Stormy Daniels and another sex partner.

This might lead to a prosecution.

Juan Cole: The Top 11 Things the Dems Absolutely Must Do in the House.

Some of these things are easier said than done, but passing a bill in the House of Representatives would affect politics even if it doesn't become a law now.

I disagree about Syria. The small remaining US involvement in Syria is aimed at fighting PISSI and perhaps (I hope) protecting Rojava.