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Ninotchka

February 13, 2018 Brian Phillips Movies

Sadly, contemporary comedic movies usually offer us a boring combination of juvenile antics and crude language. Fortunately, when we want

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Cornerstone of Liberty

February 8, 2018 Brian Phillips Books

Cornerstone of Liberty: Property Rights in 21st Century America, by Timothy Sandefur and Christina Sandefur, presents a compelling story about

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Local Control Means Local Tyranny

February 6, 2018 Brian Phillips Briefs & Papers, Business Regulations, Property

In the 2017 legislative session, Texas lawmakers sought to restrict the ability of local governments to violate property rights. Not

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Short-term Rentals and Property Rights

February 2, 2018 Brian Phillips Briefs & Papers, Zoning and Land Use

In the 2017 legislative session, Texas lawmakers considered numerous bills aimed at limiting the ability of local governments to pass

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Remember the Alamo

February 1, 2018 Brian Phillips Preservation

For thirteen days in early 1836, the Mexican army laid siege to the Alamo. When the battle had ended, nearly

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Principals and Principles

January 30, 2018 Brian Phillips Business Regulations

In mid-January, the Greater Houston Partnership held its annual meeting. Incoming board chair, Marc Watts called upon members to be

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The Doctrine Of Fascism

January 25, 2018 Brian Phillips Books

Cronyism is the exchange of political favors for political support. Voters and donors scratch the backs of politicians, and the

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Exposing the Unspoken Premises in Policy Debates

January 23, 2018 Brian Phillips Briefs & Papers, Preservation

On Christmas Eve 2017, a property owner in Victoria had two large oak trees removed. Victorians immediately protested and sought

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