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The Dart Standard

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Jaxson Dart, a New York Giants quarterback, faced backlash after introducing President Trump at a campaign event, prompting media scrutiny and a team meeting. The situation highlighted a disparity in reactions to political expressions by athletes, contrasting Dart’s experience with previous endorsements of President Obama, indicating a bias based on political alignment.

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

August 5, 2025August 4, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

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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Free Speech Under Attack: Staten Island DA Issues Arrest Warrant Over Substack Email

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Staten Island DA Michael McMahon has issued an arrest warrant for Richard Luthmann, a disbarred attorney, over a Substack post deemed threatening. Critics argue this is an infringement on First Amendment rights and an abuse of power, raising concerns about political retaliation and the implications for free expression in America.

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The Platform That Censors the Truth: How Medium Betrayed Its Writers and Silenced My Journalism

July 16, 2025July 17, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Since 2020, journalist Michael Phillips used Medium as a platform for impactful writing on systemic injustice. After building a loyal audience and gaining traction, his account was suspended without explanation for supposedly violating rules. He criticizes Medium’s censorship as corporate control over journalism, urging a move to platforms that uphold free speech.