Michael Phillips
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Michael Phillips | Rebuilder & Truth Teller
Writing raw, real stories about fatherhood, family court, trauma, disabilities, technology, sports, politics, and starting over.
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"The Maryland Way"
Maryland may boast of its crab feasts, blue-ribbon schools, and proximity to the nation’s capital—but behind the charm lies a stubborn stain that refuses to wash out: government corruption. For decades, the Free State has been plagued by scandal after scandal, from petty theft to multi-million-dollar rackets, involving mayors, governors, state delegates, police officers, and public employees. And what’s worse? Despite reforms, prosecutions, and promises, the corruption seems less like an anomaly and more like a political rite of passage.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in The Swamp
The Silence of the Brave
When Georgia State Senator Nancy Schaefer released her groundbreaking report, “The Corrupt Business of Child Protective Services,” she likely knew she was stepping into dangerous territory. But what she may not have known is how far-reaching—and deadly—that corruption could be. Just months after publicly declaring CPS a “criminal enterprise” incentivized to kidnap children, Schaefer was found dead in what authorities swiftly ruled a murder-suicide. Case closed—or so they said.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in The Swamp
Harford County Stands Up to Silicon Valley
In a move that should draw applause from parents across the political spectrum, Harford County Public Schools in Maryland is taking a courageous stand as one of six school districts selected for a bellwether trial in the Social Media Addiction Multidistrict Litigation (MDL No. 3047). At stake: the unchecked power of Big Tech and the steep price our children and schools are paying for Silicon Valley’s profit-driven addiction machines.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in The Swamp
Maryland’s Dirty Voter Rolls
In a state where Democrats have long held political dominance, Maryland’s elections officials are facing intensifying scrutiny over what many see as systemic failures in maintaining voter integrity. With the Department of Justice now eyeing potential violations and Republican leaders preparing a federal lawsuit, the quiet confidence of the Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) is cracking under bipartisan pressure—though not without protest.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in The Swamp
The Fight After the Final Order
On July 14, 2025, the Family Court of Dorchester County, South Carolina, issued its Final Order in the case of Sewell v. Sewell. The ruling awarded sole custody of the couple's daughter to the mother, imposed a $60,000 attorney’s fee against the father, and ordered him to refinance or sell his pre-marital home to satisfy the judgment. For most litigants, this would be the end of a painful process. But for William Sewell, a pro se father with no attorney, no money, and a disability that was never accommodated, the Final Order was just the beginning of a new chapter—a last-ditch legal scramble to protect what little remains of his rights, his home, and his child.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in Families
“Feels So Good”
Introduction: Who Was Chuck Mangione? For those who didn’t grow up with a flugelhorn serenading your stereo or haven’t stumbled across his animated alter ego on King of the Hill, Chuck Mangione may be a new name—but one you’ll wish you’d known all along.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in Beat
The Declaration of Parental Rights
“Children belong to their parents—not to the government.” That shouldn’t be a radical statement—but in 2025, it is. We are living through a silent revolution—one where government agents, unelected bureaucrats, and activist judges have increasingly inserted themselves into the sacred space between parent and child. Under the guise of “safety,” “equity,” or “best interest,” the state is taking more control while parents are being treated as threats, not protectors.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in Families
Abigail Spanberger’s Intelligence Resume
As Virginia’s former U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger mounts her gubernatorial campaign in 2025, her résumé is getting the spotlight treatment — and one credential in particular deserves a closer look: her service on the U.S. House Intelligence Committee from 2023 to 2025.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in The Swamp
Hulk Hogan Dead at 71
The world of professional wrestling lost a titan today. Reports confirm that wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, passed away at age 71 early Thursday morning, July 24, 2025, following cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Emergency services were called to his residence in the early hours. Despite efforts by first responders and hospital staff, Hogan could not be revived.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in Humans
FEMA’s Western Maryland Denial
When catastrophic floods slammed into Allegany and Garrett Counties this May, Western Marylanders didn’t ask for handouts—they asked for help. Roads were destroyed, homes ruined, schools inundated, and families left reeling. The damage? $15.8 million, a figure that clearly exceeds FEMA’s own threshold for disaster declarations.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in The Swamp
🥇 Top 15 Betting Favorites for 2028 Presidential Election
1. JD Vance (GOP) – +250 (~28.6%) Currently the clear favorite in the election markets. BetMGM has him at +250 (28.6%), and Kalshi’s markets suggest a ~23–25% chance to win. He also leads the GOP primary polls, holding a commanding ~54–55% in some betting markets.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in The Swamp
