When a landlord raises the rent, he is often accused of profiteering—making an “excessive” or “unfair” profit. Those making such
Category: Housing
The Means are not Justified by the Ends
No decent person wants to see others struggle to afford safe, decent housing. But this does not mean that we
Nothing More than Thugs
Like many states, Colorado has a state-wide ban on rent control. As is happening in other states, renters and housing
A Unique “Solution” to a Housing Shortage
The Rent Control Board (RCB) in Santa Monica, California has come up with a unique “solution” to the city’s shortage
Is a Lack of Supply Causing the Housing Crisis?
A recent article on Common Dreams, a news website serving the progressive community, claims that a lack of supply isn’t
Rights are not Subject to a Vote
In 2024, Massachusetts voters may be asked to repeal the state’s ban on rent control. The proposed constitutional amendment would
Unwilling to Consider Alternatives
A recent piece by columnist LZ Granderson argues that school choice is “a cover for segregation.” It is a rebuke
Remove Profit from Rental Housing
Housing activists have long called for the government to de-commodify housing—they want to remove profit from rental housing. A current