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Father & Co.

Michael Phillips
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What happens when the system designed to protect families becomes the source of harm? Father & Co. investigates family courts, custody disputes, and the mental health consequences of institutional failure.

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    Maryland-based. I write across politics, law, media, family, and technology for Riptide, MDBayNews, Father & Co., and Media & Mechanism. Don't mind my ADHD-fueled curiosity.

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