In 2014, Philadelphia police seized the home of Christos and Markela Sourovelis. Their son, who lived with them, had been
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Is Property a Fundamental Right?
A recent article at The Hill claims that property is a fundamental right. This claim illustrates why property rights are
Short-term Rental Supporters are Short-sighted
A pair of bills have been introduced in the current Texas legislative session that would limit the regulations that local
Preservation vs. Property Rights
More than fifty Texas governments have passed some form of historic preservation laws. Such laws typically prohibit demolition of a
The Roundup 8
The hypocrisy of many Republicans regarding the use of eminent domain to build Trump’s border wall has been pointed out
Political Expediency Trumps Principles
In fighting the Trump Administration’s land grab for the purpose of building the border wall, Texas Democrats are calling for
The Freedom to Choose
Both “progressives” and conservatives speak about the freedom to choose. Yet, they do so very selectively. They adamantly support an
Conceding Principles
The mission of the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is to be the voice of Texas agriculture. As such, it frequently