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Maryland’s Digital Ad Tax Gag Rule Gets Smacked Down

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The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a Maryland law banning companies from disclosing a digital advertising tax to customers, affirming First Amendment rights. This ruling allows firms to transparently communicate price increases, holding politicians accountable. It highlights Maryland’s trend of imposing questionable taxes while restricting corporate speech.

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NFL Justice vs. Family Court Reality: How Money and Fame Can Erase Domestic Violence Allegations—But Everyday Fathers Get Crushed

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The post by Michael Phillips contrasts the experiences of NFL players accused of domestic violence, who benefit from legal resources and public support, with regular fathers facing similar allegations. For everyday fathers, accusations can lead to immediate loss of custody, damaged reputations, and financial ruin, highlighting systemic inequalities in the justice system.

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Back to School — But Locked Out: When Schools Ignore a Non-Custodial Parent’s Rights

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Many non-custodial parents face exclusion from their child’s education due to school policies, despite legal rights under FERPA. Schools often fear litigation, misunderstand laws, or cave to custodial parent pressure. Parents should document denials, request policies in writing, and escalate issues legally if necessary to secure their rights to access educational records.

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Trojan Justice: How Turner v. Rogers Gutted Due Process and Smuggled ADR Into the 14th Amendment

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In Turner v. Rogers, the Supreme Court prioritized administrative efficiency over due process, allowing child support enforcement without legal counsel or proper hearings. This ruling disguised as a protective measure paved the way for administrative control, redefining justice as procedural checklists, compromising parental rights, and undermining constitutional protections.

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The McMahon Machine: Where Feelings Are Felonies and Substack Is a Crime Scene

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In Staten Island, free speech isn’t just under fire — it’s apparently a criminal offense. DA Mike McMahon, rattled by a Substack post that bruised his ego, is now treating satire like sabotage and dissent like a felony. If feelings are the new felony standard, we might need to build more jails — for writers, bloggers, and anyone with a spine. Welcome to McMahon’s America, where the Constitution takes a backseat to crybaby prosecution.

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The Ballad of Staten Island’s Fearless DA: Michael “Stranger Danger” McMahon

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Michael E. McMahon, Staten Island’s District Attorney, wields power in a troubling legal environment marked by alleged misconduct. Claims of abuse, campaign fraud, and familial connections to the judiciary highlight a system where justice is compromised. McMahon’s actions raise questions about ethics, accountability, and the meaning of free speech in Staten Island politics.

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The Declaration of Parental Rights: A Manifesto for Family Freedom in a Time of Overreach

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In 2025, the narrative emphasizes that children belong to their parents, not the government. A modern Declaration of Parental Rights asserts that parental authority is paramount, critiques the family court system, advocates for shared parenting, and calls for accountability among judges and authorities. It urges a restoration of family rights against state intervention.

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The Fall of ADR: How the Supreme Court’s 2025 Rulings Exposed the Unconstitutional Rise of Shadow Justice

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On July 14, 2025, the Supreme Court rulings in Trump v. J.G.G. and Kennedy v. Braidwood dismantled the legal framework of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), declaring only Article III courts can issue binding decisions. This has led to a crisis in state courts, exposing potentially void past rulings and requiring significant judicial reform.

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The Quiet Coup: How ADR Replaced the Constitution and No One Voted for It

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By Michael Phillips In a sharp and carefully phrased academic critique, Professor Eric Yamamoto confirms what many legal reformers have long suspected: the American justice system has been quietly hijacked. …

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What Would It Have Taken to Get a Fair Trial?

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The article critiques the unfair trial experienced by William Sewell in a South Carolina family court. It outlines the essential legal safeguards denied to him, such as a neutral judge, access to counsel, equitable discovery, and protection from retaliation. Without these safeguards, the article argues, due process is compromised for self-represented parents across America.

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