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Months Missing: The Tristan King Case Shows How the System Failed a Child
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March 13, 2026
Tristan King, a nine-year-old boy missing for nearly six months in Baltimore, was ultimately found alive, raising serious concerns about systemic failures in child welfare. Despite multiple agencies' involvement, gaps in communication and oversight…
The Moral Economy of Neglect: How Maryland’s “Compassionate Governance” Betrays Its Foster Children
October 16, 2025
Maryland's foster-care system is under scrutiny following the death of Kanaiyah Ward, highlighting systemic failures and racial inequities. An audit revealed neglect and unsafe placements, particularly affecting Black children, while the state's reliance…