Congress has a long history of rushing sprawling legislation through under the banner of “progress.” But this so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” is a masterclass in burying harmful policy under lofty promises. From tax giveaways to billionaires to new limits on states’ ability to regulate AI, the bill raises serious questions about whose interests are really being served.
First, it would add TRILLIONS of dollars to the national debt over the next decade, even as working families face stagnant wages and rising costs. Proponents claim the bill will stimulate growth, but the evidence shows most benefits flow upward—primarily through tax breaks and loopholes that favor CORPORATIONS and WEALTHY BILLIONAIRES.
Second, it proposes deep cuts to healthcare subsidies and public health programs millions rely on. In a country where medical debt is already the leading cause of bankruptcy, this is not fiscal responsibility—it’s an avoidable crisis in the making.
Third, the bill imposes new restrictions on states that want to set reasonable guardrails around AI and emerging technologies. This is effectively a handout to Big Tech at the expense of public accountability, consumer protections, and democratic oversight.
It doesn’t stop there. From weakening environmental standards to shielding corporate interests from legal challenges, the legislation reflects a familiar pattern: deregulate, defund, and distract. Supporters are counting on the sheer size and complexity of the bill to bury public scrutiny.
Democracy depends on transparency. We deserve better than rushed backroom deals disguised as “historic achievements.” This isn’t about partisanship—it’s about demanding legislation that actually serves the public good.
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