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The Psychiatric Weapon: How Mental Health Was Turned into a Weapon of Control
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November 10, 2025
California's family courts exploit psychological diagnoses to control parents, particularly those with ADHD and PTSD. Brenna Gano's experience illustrates how evaluators and therapists profit within a closed loop of referrals and prescribed therapies.…
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Inside People v. Smiel: When Process Becomes the Story
October 28, 2025
Giselle Smiel faces five felony charges, including kidnapping, after picking up her child at a San Diego school. Her defense argues that the charges lack legal basis due to improper venue and insufficient evidence. Concerns about ADA violations and a…