Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson has launched an initiative aimed at making housing more affordable. He
Context Bridging
No matter our position on a particular issue, we possess a variety of ideas, values, experiences, and information that shapes
The Right to Try
Earlier this year, President Trump signed legislation a “right-to-try” bill, which allows those with life-threatening illnesses to bypass FDA regulations
Ballots vs. Bullets
Rent control has long been presented as a way to keep housing affordable. By forcing landlords to charge below market
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
Why Precise Thinking Matters
Discussions of property rights (as well as most policy issues) are cluttered with clichés and bromides. These terms and phrases