Politics
“Big, Beautiful Bill” Passed by Congress: What’s Really in It?
Former U.S. President Donald Trump often used dramatic language to describe his legislative efforts. One of the most famous examples was his reference to a “big, beautiful bill” — a phrase he used for several pieces of legislation he advocated while in office (2017–2021).
By Dipayan Biswas6 months ago in Chapters
Senator Thom Tillis Declines Reelection Bid Following Trump-Aligned Pressure
In a surprising yet increasingly common shift within the Republican Party, North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, citing a rapidly changing political landscape and mounting pressure from pro-Trump factions within the GOP. Tillis, a two-term senator known for his willingness to work across the aisle, becomes one of the most high-profile moderate Republicans to step aside as the party continues to evolve under the enduring influence of former President Donald Trump.
By Dipayan Biswas7 months ago in Chapters
Mentally Incompetent and Alone: Detainees Now Fight Without Help
In an immigration detention center in Georgia, 32-year-old Luis sits silently in his cell, staring blankly at the wall. Diagnosed with schizophrenia before his arrest, Luis hasn’t seen a mental health specialist in over a month. He doesn’t understand why he's being detained, doesn’t know the next step in his legal process, and most crucially—he doesn’t have a lawyer. Like thousands of others in U.S. immigration custody, he is mentally incompetent and utterly alone.
By Dipayan Biswas7 months ago in Chapters
The Secret Drawer
Growing up, there was one rule in our house I never dared to break: Don’t touch the drawer in Dad’s study. It was an ordinary drawer in an old wooden desk — scratched, dusty, the handle barely hanging on. But to me, it might as well have been a vault. Dad’s tone made it clear — that drawer was off-limits.
By Straylight7 months ago in Chapters








