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It is Acceptable to Hate Landlords

October 23, 2023 Brian Phillips Housing

Landlords have long been an object of derision. The ongoing affordable housing crisis has only exacerbated the attacks. Landlords are

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We Should Celebrate Amazon, not Persecute It

October 20, 2023 Brian Phillips Business Regulations

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Amazon alleging that the company has engaged in “anti-competitive” activities. But

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Reject the Arbitrary

October 18, 2023 Brian Phillips Communication, Housing

Those engaged in policy debates often make arbitrary assertions. The arbitrary can take many different forms, but it always includes

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Profiteering and Property Taxes

October 16, 2023 Brian Phillips Housing

When a landlord raises the rent, he is often accused of profiteering—making an “excessive” or “unfair” profit. Those making such

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Why the Left Keeps Winning

October 13, 2023 Brian Phillips Communication, General 2 comments

An opinion piece in the Marin Independent Journal in California provides an interesting example why the Left keeps winning policy

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The Means are not Justified by the Ends

October 11, 2023 Brian Phillips Housing

No decent person wants to see others struggle to afford safe, decent housing. But this does not mean that we

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Choice for Those Who Want It

October 9, 2023 Brian Phillips Education

The critics of school choice programs often point out that most parents are satisfied with their local government school. Most

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School Choice is a Property Rights Issue

October 6, 2023 Brian Phillips Education

A reader recently asked why an organization that defends property rights is interested in school choice. The reason is: school

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