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The Hypocrisy of STR Opponents

Opponents of short-term rentals (STRs) often claim that the owners of such properties are operating a commercial business in a

In 2014, Philadelphia police seized the home of Christos and Markela Sourovelis. Their son, who lived with them, had been

A recent article at The Hill claims that property is a fundamental right. This claim illustrates why property rights are

A pair of bills have been introduced in the current Texas legislative session that would limit the regulations that local

Civil asset forfeiture allows law enforcement agencies to seize property with little or no judicial oversight. “Policing for profits,” as

Democrats and “Progressives” are not known for their defense of property rights. Indeed, most of their proposals involve the violation

Texans are quick to defend their own property rights, but they are often willing to turn a blind eye when

Environmental regulations are intended to minimize human impact on nature. But we must transform nature into the values that sustain