With the exception of those who have taken a vow of poverty, human beings desire “stuff.” We want more than
Tag: property rights
The Morality of Tree Ordinances
On Christmas Eve, 2017, owners of a parcel of land in Victoria, Texas, had several oak trees removed from their
Right to a Value
We often hear individuals proclaiming their right to a particular value, such as an education, a job, or health care.
Cornerstone of Liberty
Cornerstone of Liberty: Property Rights in 21st Century America, by Timothy Sandefur and Christina Sandefur, presents a compelling story about
Local Control Means Local Tyranny
In the 2017 legislative session, Texas lawmakers sought to restrict the ability of local governments to violate property rights. Not
Starry Nights and Property Rights
A couple in Florida is being fined $100 a day because they painted their house to depict Vincent van Gogh’s
Short-term Rentals and Property Rights
In the 2017 legislative session, Texas lawmakers considered numerous bills aimed at limiting the ability of local governments to pass
Remember the Alamo
For thirteen days in early 1836, the Mexican army laid siege to the Alamo. When the battle had ended, nearly