Education in America is a virtual monopoly of the government. As such, it is a highly politicized topic and controversy surrounds
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Resolving Social Conflicts with Property Rights: Discrimination
For decades, legislative bodies have enacted laws that prohibit businesses and landlords from discriminating against an ever-growing list of individuals,
The “Other Guy”
Texans are quick to defend their own property rights, but they are often willing to turn a blind eye when
Resolving Social Conflicts with Property Rights: Pollution
Environmental regulations are intended to minimize human impact on nature. But we must transform nature into the values that sustain
Resolving Social Conflicts with Property Rights: Land Uses
Two of the stated purposes of zoning are preventing “incompatible” land uses and protecting neighborhoods. Both of these issues can be
Texans Need a Sam Houston for Education
The curriculum in government schools is chosen and dictated by government officials. The textbooks used in government schools are chosen
Reform that Won’t Be
When legislators convene in Austin next week, reducing the tax burden on property owners will be near the top of
Hypocrisy Times Two
A recent editorial in the Austin American-Statesman called for legislators to enact “common-sense” reforms of the state’s civil asset forfeiture