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They’re Adults Now. He Still Can’t Call Them.

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Marc Fishman’s children are no longer caught in a custody battle — they’re adults. And yet the silence remains. His case exposes a reality rarely discussed: when parental alienation succeeds, it doesn’t end. It becomes permanent.

When Institutions Pick a Parent

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

A federal lawsuit in Maryland challenges how private schools manage parental custody disputes, focusing on Concordia Preparatory School’s alleged improper involvement in a custody conflict. The case raises critical questions about school responsibilities in such matters, particularly surrounding the enforcement of unserved protective orders and how institutions handle conflicting parental claims.

Sen. Thom Tillis Draws a Line: No Fed Nominee Until DOJ Resolves Powell Probe — Even Under Trump

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) is blocking any Federal Reserve chair nominee until the Justice Department concludes its investigation of former Chair Jerome Powell. This standoff illustrates a power struggle between institutional conservatives and the Trump administration, raising concerns about accountability, Senate independence, and the future legitimacy of the Federal Reserve amidst economic uncertainty.