Can Maryland Penalize a Sermon? SB4/HB 514 Raises New Free Speech Concerns By MDBayNews Staff A new bill moving through the Maryland General Assembly — SB4/HB 514 — is sparking serious concern... Michael Phillips February 18, 2026
Black Churches Were America’s Original Civil Society—And Their Decline Still Matters By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Long before federal programs, philanthropic foundations, or modern advocacy organizations,... Michael Phillips February 4, 2026
Mahmoud v. Taylor: The Battle Over Books, Rights, and Belief in America’s Schools When does a parent’s religious belief end—and the state’s educational authority begin? That’s the question at the... Michael Phillips April 29, 2025