Journalism by Michael Phillips | Exposing Injustice, Demanding Reform
A Baltimore judge has paused over 1,250 civil child sexual abuse cases under the 2023 Child Victims Act, revealing the court’s lack of preparedness for the influx of lawsuits. Critics blame state leaders for failing to provide necessary resources, leaving survivors in limbo and raising concerns about the justice system’s effectiveness.
Family court in America is portrayed as a predatory system that inflicts trauma, fear, and injustice on loving parents. Many are silenced by the threat of losing custody, transforming the pursuit of truth into a dangerous endeavor. This crumbling system, masked as justice, demands public accountability to protect families and children.
The Family Court System Is Killing Us—And Nobody Cares Read MoreVirginia’s judicial appointment process is characterized by political cronyism, where insiders dominate while citizens remain excluded. Judges are appointed through backroom deals, leading to favoritism and lack of accountability. This entrenched political system erodes public trust and results in significant human costs for the vulnerable. Urgent reforms are necessary to restore democracy.
Broken Bench Series 1: The Silent Crisis of Judicial Appointments Read MoreJoanne Frederick discovers survey stakes for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) on her farm, unaware it benefits Northern Virginia’s data centers, not Marylanders. The project threatens local environments and property rights, with Marylanders facing lawsuits while their state pays for Virginia’s energy needs, highlighting broader issues of community neglect for corporate gain.
Maryland Pays, Virginia Plays: How an Energy Project Is Sacrificing Maryland Land for Northern Virginia’s Big Tech Boom Read More