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Baltimore Is Collapsing — And the Left Is to Blame

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Baltimore is collapsing under the weight of decades of failed progressive policies. With nearly 250,000 functionally illiterate residents, some of the highest overdose and STD rates in the nation, and a violent crime rate three times the national average, the city has become a cautionary tale of what happens when welfare replaces work and unions replace accountability. The solution isn’t more government—it’s radical reform: school choice, welfare work requirements, tougher policing, and real consequences for crime. Baltimore is a warning to America.

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Passport to Nowhere: How Child Support Enforcement Blocks Parents from Working

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A Virginia parent faced barriers to employment due to bureaucratic hurdles related to child support enforcement. Despite a job offer contingent on obtaining a passport, an unexpected demand for a $5,000 payment plan arose. This illustrates systemic issues in child support agencies that perpetuate poverty through inflated arrears and lack of due process.

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Montgomery County Circuit Court: Where Poverty and Fatherhood Are Crimes

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Montgomery County Circuit Court, often seen as progressive, demonstrates systemic bias against fathers, particularly those without wealth. Many fathers face secret hearings, financial exploitation, and weaponized protective orders, leading to severe emotional and financial distress. This issue reflects a broader trend in family courts, where justice for fathers is increasingly rare.

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Punishing Poverty: Georgia’s Foster Care System Is Sending Parents the Bill for Losing Their Kids

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Georgia’s DFCS has forcibly removed children from low-income parents for inadequate housing, charging them for foster care costs, effectively punishing poverty. Annalinda Martinez’s lawsuit highlights the harmful financial burden on destitute families, arguing for systemic reforms. The case challenges policies that criminalize poverty rather than support family reunification and stability.

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