Leigh Phillips

Editor of The Standard/Writer of Under the Microscope Column

Leigh Phillips

If You Were on the Council, How Would You Vote? A Fictional Exercise in Governing.

Aug 25, 2026

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7 min read

If You Were on the Council, How Would You Vote? A Fictional Exercise in Governing.

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | August 25, 2026 Article 2633

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Leigh Phillips

The Standard Perspective (Audio) - No One Was Trying to "Reimagine" Independence

Aug 24, 2026

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1 min read

The Standard Perspective (Audio) - No One Was Trying to "Reimagine" Independence

A commentary from Leigh Phillips, Editor of The Independence Standard Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | August 24, 2026 | 2602 Audio

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Leigh Phillips

The Standard Perspective (Audio) - The One Thing You Can't Build

Aug 19, 2026

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1 min read

The Standard Perspective (Audio) - The One Thing You Can't Build

A commentary from Leigh Phillips, Editor of The Independence Standard Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | August 19, 2026 | 2601 Audio

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Leigh Phillips

Jul 4, 2026

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3 min read

The Song That Still Stands

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | July 4, 2026Article 2627

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Leigh Phillips

Jun 10, 2026

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8 min read

The Tradeoffs We Don't Say Out Loud. Maybe We Should.

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | June 9, 2026Article 2625

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Troy Anderson

Jun 2, 2026

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6 min read

A Hopeful Shift in the Room

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | June 2, 2026Article 2624

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Jennie Vaught

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🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Noland Fashion Square Moves Into Financing Phase Monday Night

May 15, 2026

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7 min read

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Noland Fashion Square Moves Into Financing Phase Monday Night

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 15, 2026Article 2618

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Leigh Phillips

May 14, 2026

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3 min read

Where the Tax Fund Review Discussion Currently Stands

Truth. Clarity. Accountability. Faith in Action. | May 14, 2026Article 2617

Leigh Phillips, +1

Leigh Phillips

If You Were on the Council, How Would You Vote? A Fictional Exercise in Governing.

The Standard Perspective (Audio) - No One Was Trying to "Reimagine" Independence

The Standard Perspective (Audio) - The One Thing You Can't Build

The Song That Still Stands

The Tradeoffs We Don't Say Out Loud. Maybe We Should.

A Hopeful Shift in the Room

🔍 Independence Under the Microscope: Noland Fashion Square Moves Into Financing Phase Monday Night

Where the Tax Fund Review Discussion Currently Stands

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