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Tag: individual rights

A Carrot is Better than a Stick

August 12, 2021 Brian Phillips General, Housing

When we have a disagreement with another person, we have two options. We can attempt to change his mind by

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Freedom of Choice and Segregation

May 19, 2021 Brian Phillips Housing

In the early twentieth century, cities across the nation began enacting zoning ordinances that prohibited blacks from buying a home

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Uncertainty is the New Normal

March 1, 2021 Brian Phillips Blog Posts

On Thursday, a federal judge in Texas declared the eviction moratorium imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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When “Rights” are Wrong, Part 1

February 12, 2021 Brian Phillips Communication, Housing One comment

Gresham’s Law holds that “bad” money drives out “good” money. For example, if legal tender laws declare that a one

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The Right to Earn Affordable Housing

January 25, 2021 Brian Phillips Housing

Housing advocates are increasingly demanding more affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. They are doing this under the guise

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Tenants have Always had Rights

January 20, 2021 Brian Phillips General, Housing, Property

Housing advocates are increasingly calling for laws to protect the rights of tenants. But the fact is, tenants have always

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When All You have is a Hammer

January 15, 2021 Brian Phillips General

When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. In other words, if you have only one

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How not to Defend Property Rights

December 25, 2020 Brian Phillips Property

Many libertarians and conservatives lament the constant violations of property rights. Sadly, they don’t realize that their attempts to defend

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