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The Map Is Not the Problem
Michael Phillips critiques Bruce Lesley's argument on children and gerrymandering, asserting it oversimplifies child welfare issues. While the Supreme Court's Callais decision addresses racial gerrymandering, Phillips emphasizes the real crises in foster…
Government Failure at Its Worst: How Maryland’s Foster System Left a 16-Year-Old Girl to Die in a Hotel Room
October 3, 2025
On September 22, 2025, 16-year-old Kanaiyah Ward was found dead in a Baltimore hotel, suspected to be from an overdose. Her tragic death highlights systemic failures in Maryland's foster care system, characterized by negligence, poor oversight, and…