The advocates of anti-discrimination legislation believe that individuals should be protected from unfairness and stupidity. They want government to prohibit
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Capitalism
Capitalism is the social/political system that recognizes and protects individual rights—the freedom to live as one chooses so long as
The War on Uber
Each time it enters a new market, Uber meets with vehement protests. But those protests do not come from consumers.
Cronyism is Fascism
Cronyism is the practice of dispensing political favors to some at the expense of others. Those with the proper political
The “Public Interest”
No matter which party or politician backs a particular piece of legislation, its advocates nearly always proclaim that it serves
Pro-zoners Love Harvey
Before the flood waters in Houston had even stopped rising, calls for more land-use regulations to reduce flooding were being
Property Rights and Poverty
Last week, I wrote about the relationship between property rights and human flourishing. Writing on Forbes.com, Chuck DeVore provides further
A Lack of Consistency
In the most recent legislative session, Texas lawmakers passed several bills intended to strengthen property rights. At the same time,