On Monday, we examined Elon Musk’s claim that working from home is “morally wrong.” Such a claim derives from a
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Exacerbating the Problem
Progressive Regressive “journalist” Patrick Range McDonald informs us that renters paid a total of $512 billion to landlords in 2019.
Utterly Clueless
The Washington, D.C. Rental Housing Commission recently approved a rent increase of 8.9 percent based on the rate of inflation.
A State of Denial
In November 2021, voters in St. Paul approved one of the nation’s most stringent rent control laws. The law was
Rent Control is not a Proper Function of Government
In November 2021, voters in Minneapolis asked city leaders to explore the implementation of rent control. Last week, a city
When Principles are Absent
Rent control hasn’t even taken effect in Boston, and already the consequences of rent control are being felt. Banker and
How the Left Shifts the Debate
In February, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled a rent control plan. Wu’s proposal quickly drew criticism. Real estate interests oppose
The Status Quo is not Working
In defending her rent control proposal, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said, “The status quo is not working.” She is correct.