Civilians are escaping from eastern Ghouta into Assad's territory. For some, it means peace at last. For some, it could mean prison, torture, or execution.

A US senate candidate proposes to give every homeless person a shotgun for self-defense.

It's probably not a wise solution but it does respond to a real problem, since homeless people often face violence and theft.

The candidate is running in the Antisocialist party, whose main goal is a laissez-faire economy which would let businesses and rich people trample the rest however they like. As a side issue they support human rights as well.

US citizens: Call on your senators to reject Pompeo and Haspel.

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US citizens: Call on Congress to pass the Secure Elections Act.

Renewable electricity in Australia has become so cheap and reliable that the planet-roaster government is having trouble convincing electric utilities not to jump for it.