Family & State

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Family & State covers the laws, institutions and policies that shape family life — from courts, schools and healthcare to disability, parental rights, child welfare, work and public policy.

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About Michael Phillips

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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