In Part 2, we examined how the alleged right to choose advocated by housing advocates actually destroys the freedom to
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When “Rights” are Wrong, Part 2
In Part 1, we saw that housing advocates are advocating four “rights” pertaining to housing. In this post, we will
When “Rights” are Wrong, Part 1
Gresham’s Law holds that “bad” money drives out “good” money. For example, if legal tender laws declare that a one
The Housing is a “Right” Movement
A growing movement across the nation claims that housing is a human right. Indeed, in March 2020, Representative Pramila Jayapal
The Rejection of Progress
Across the country, a coalition of property owners and political activists are trying to stop economic development in certain neighborhoods.
When Tenants Become Vigilantes
When cases of COVID-19 began to rise in March, governments responded to the crisis by ordering businesses to close. When
The Black Sheep of the Family
Most rights—such as the right to free speech and the right to practice one’s religion—enjoy widespread support among politicians and
A Lesson from the Lock Down
The lock down imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated a fundamental truth: Without the freedom to produce