Essay
Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Go Into Effect
President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum went into effect on Wednesday, escalating America’s trade spats with global competitors, including close allies already reeling from his on-and-off approach to trade penalties.
By Md Mirajul Islamabout a year ago in Critique
The Flower and the Flame
Chapter 1: The Encounter In the idyllic town of Verenthia, where blooming flowers kissed the gentle breeze and sunlight draped every street corner, lived Lila, a florist whose delicate creations captured the hearts of the townsfolk. She was known as the *Flower*, radiating warmth and kindness, tending to her shop, "Whispers of Petals." Each bouquet she crafted was renowned for its beauty and enchanting scent, a testament to her extraordinary talent.
By MOHAMMED NAZIM HOSSAINabout a year ago in Critique
A Week of Spring cleaning
For the past two and a half weeks I have been spring cleaning three houses. My nephew's, my niece's and my sister's. This past week instead of reading and writing here on Vocal I spring cleaned my sister's house. I washed down the walls, washed the windows, laundered curtains, too, polished the furniture and mopped the floors.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Canada’s most consequential election is on the horizon
The contest that resulted in Mark Carney becoming the leader of the Liberal Party and the next prime minister of Canada has turned out to be a dull fait accompli. Chrystia Freeland, the once-reliable confidante and trusted deputy prime minister of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, played the role of Judas in the drama that appeared to inevitably result in Carney's persuasive coronation on Sunday evening.
By Md Mirajul Islamabout a year ago in Critique
C.I.A. Begins Firing Recently Hired Officers
The government cuts ordered by the Trump administration have hit the C.I.A. Some officers hired in the last two years have been summoned to a location away from the agency’s headquarters in Langley, Va., and asked to surrender their credentials to security personnel, according to three people briefed on the firings.
By Md Mirajul Islamabout a year ago in Critique
Aladdin: The Untold Journey of Magic, Courage, and Destiny
cent of spices filled the air and the sound of merchants haggling echoed through the narrow streets, there lived a young man named Aladdin. Unlike the tales you may have heard, Aladdin was not a carefree street urchin, but a clever and resourceful young man with a heart full of dreams and a mind sharp as a blade. His story, however, is far more intricate and thrilling than any fable could convey.
By Mosap Homaabout a year ago in Critique
The Wavering Point!. Honorable Mention in Self-Editing Epiphany Challenge.
Original Excerpt The apartment pulsed like a living thing; radiator clicks a heartbeat, pipes creaking like arteries. Morgan hadn’t thought about this before today — today, before the letter came. Now everything felt intensified, everything felt conscious.
By Neli Ivanovaabout a year ago in Critique
Trump Ramps Up Attacks on Law Firms With Order Targeting Perkins Coie
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday seeking to severely punish the law firm Perkins Coie by stripping its lawyers of security clearances and access to government buildings and officials — a form of payback for its legal work for Democrats during the 2016 presidential campaign.
By Md Mirajul Islamabout a year ago in Critique
To Change or Not to Change
Change is terrifying. But some days, it's the only way to survive. Philosophers have spent centuries searching for the meaning of life. In reality, we all do. In the stillness of the night, after darkness has fallen and everyone has gone to sleep, we all dive deep into our thoughts.
By CrimsonQueenabout a year ago in Critique
