Author: Michael Phillips
Michael Phillips is a journalist, writer, creator, advocate, IT consultant, musician, and proud father. He is the founder of REBUILT, The Thunder Report, and Father & Co., platforms dedicated to rebuilding lives, empowering fathers, and advocating for real change.
Michael serves as the Editor-in-Chief of MDBayNews, The Thunder Report, and Father & Co., where he leads coverage across news, satire, family advocacy, and cultural commentary. His reporting and commentary have been published in the Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, and Maryland Daily Record, and he contributes regularly to TheFamilyCourtCircus.com, writing on issues ranging from family-court reform to civil rights to political analysis.
With a career that bridges technology, journalism, advocacy, and the arts, Michael’s work is driven by a passion for truth, resilience, and giving voice to those overlooked by traditional systems. Whether he’s investigating a story, creating new digital tools, consulting on IT solutions, or writing music, he believes in building—and rebuilding—with purpose.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from James Madison University, as well as a Master of Science and Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland.
Member, National Writers Union (NWU), Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE)
The Case Was Decided Before You Walked In
When Procedure Becomes Punishment
What Courts Owe You — Even If You’re Pro Se
You Have the Right to Remain Silent—Yes, Even in Family Court
Victory for Parents: New York State Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Limit Problematic Forensic Evaluators in Family Court
Shak v. Shak: The Free Speech Case Every Parent Should Know Before Talking About Custody in Public
The Constitutional Lie at the Heart of Family Court: How Santosky v. Kramer Is Ignored Every Day
When Justice Is Paywalled: How M.L.B. v. S.L.J. Exposes the Hidden Classism of Family Courts
The People's Law Review 