Democrats and “Progressives” are not known for their defense of property rights. Indeed, most of their proposals involve the violation
Category: Briefs & Papers
Eminent Domain versus Innovation
Once again, eminent domain has erupted into a political controversy in Texas. In its latest manifestation, Kinder Morgan proposes to
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
How to Talk to Anyone About Property Rights
A significant portion of property rights issues occur at the local level—zoning, land-use regulations, preservation ordinances, and controls on short-term
Property Rights and Subsurface Resources
Throughout the United States, two legal concepts dominate ownership of subsurface resources. Both of these concepts are flawed and have
The Enemies of Property Rights: Regulatory Takings
Eminent domain is known as a taking—property is taken by the government for “public use.” According to the Constitution, “just
The Enemies of Property Rights: Eminent Domain
The term “eminent domain” was taken from a legal treatise written by the Dutch jurist Hugo Grotius in 1625. He
The Enemies of Property Rights: Zoning
Zoning is widely regarded as a necessary component of modern American communities. Few question its existence, but instead complain only