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History is littered with manmade institutions conceived for the noblest ends dashed on the rocks of human frailty. The Egyptian god-king, Athenian democracy, the Roman Senate, the divine right of kings, pitchers hitting in the National League. But among those institutions that have stood the test of time, we find a shining example—inherited from ...

“Eminent domain abuse.” Thanks to Susette Kelo and her brave stand against the government’s taking of her now-iconic pink house, “eminent domain abuse” is a commonly understood and widely disdained government practice. In Susette Kelo’s case, Kelo v. City of New London, the City used its power of eminent domain t ...

Fixing the housing crisis—so that millions of Americans will again be able to afford housing—should be at the top of politicians’ and voters’ minds. State legislators are uniquely situated to begin addressing this crisis today by introducing the policies described above to increase the housing supply. … ...

Ethan Blevins, legal fellow at Pacific Legal Foundation, recently joined The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast for a lively discussion on the issue of federal land in the United States.   Charles and Ethan explored the history of federal land management, the federal government’s shift away from homesteading toward a policy of land retention, the ...

The time has come for the EPA and the USACE to accept the rule of law and respect the clear guidance given in the Supreme Court’s rulings. … ...

You can’t make housing cheaper by making it more expensive. But that’s what Healdsburg’s so-called “Inclusionary Housing Program” tries paradoxically to do. Jessica Pilling and her lawyers at Pacific Legal Foundation (where I work) understand that. When the City charged Jessica approximately $20,000 in inclusionary hou ...

When Mike Colosi moved to Florida, he had a simple but big dream: to build a beautiful home nestled within the serene, natural beauty of his newly acquired 5.07-acre property. He envisioned using only about an acre for his residence, leaving the rest untouched to preserve its natural tranquility. But instead of enjoying a home … ...

This Thanksgiving, Nourish Our Neighbors would be grateful if Dayton would relinquish its monopoly on kindness and allow its residents to safely and responsibly share food with those in need. … ...

The holiday season is a time for nostalgia, joy, and reflection, and few things capture the spirit of the season like the classic children’s holiday specials that have graced television screens for decades. These beloved tales are more than just seasonal entertainment—believe it or not, they offer timeless lessons about the foundations of a ...