In Part 1, we briefly examined the prevalence of false alternatives in controversial political issues. But how do we know
The Importance of Real Alternatives, Part 1
If we examine virtually any controversial political issue, we often find that we are presented with false alternatives. This fallacy
Punishing the Innocent
In early September Grapevine became the latest Texas city to outlaw short-term rentals (STRs), such as Airbnb. The city’s mayor
A Detour on the Way to an Argument
A friend describes herself as liberal–she supports gay marriage, is pro-choice, and hates Donald Trump. She generally votes for Democrats,
Common Errors in Defending Property Rights, Part 5
In Part 1 of this series, we looked at why naming the standard of value is crucial to defending property
Common Errors in Defending Property Rights, Part 4
In Part 1 of this series, we looked at why naming the standard of value is crucial to defending property
The Myth of Government Planning
For decades, various politicians, activists, and organizations have been pushing for Houston to develop and adopt a general plan. In
Common Errors in Defending Property Rights, Part 3
In Part 1 of this series, we looked at why naming the standard of value is crucial to defending property