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How the U.S. Government Destroyed Black Neighborhoods
Post-World War II Urban Renewal Replaced Thriving Black Hubs with Highways and Public Housing.
Time to Reopen the Campgrounds
Camping confers plenty of benefits that can actually help halt the spread of the coronavirus.
Greening Our Way to Infection
The Covid-19 outbreak is giving new meaning to those “sustainable” shopping bags.
This National Doctors’ Day, Let’s Show Our Appreciation
On National Doctors’ Day, policymakers can help doctors treat patients and keep the healthcare system working for everyone.
We Shouldn’t Need the Coronavirus to Appreciate Small Business
If there is a silver lining to the coronavirus, it’s that small business is finally getting the respect it deserves.
FDA Should Expand Options for Coronavirus Patients
The FDA must roll back the red tape holding up care for millions of Americans.
How “Price Gouging” Can Help with the COVID-19 Crisis
When Resources Are Scarce, Price Gouging Can Spur Production, Prevent Hoarding, and Encourage Conservation. But Only if Governments Allow It.
The Novel Coronavirus Can Kill Colleges as Well as People
Especially vulnerable are tuition-dependent schools without much endowment, including most HBCUs, many non-selective state schools and some community colleges.
Fighting Coronavirus by Breaking the Chains of Needless Regulation
Many regulations simply exist to be in the way, failing to produce any positive outcome.
Favor Local Action to Combat the Coronavirus
The government’s tendency to take drastic action and achieve lackluster results suggest that local efforts to mitigate crises might be more successful.
Fear: The Fuel of Government Power
Americans reacting in fear and panic are unfortunately once again calling out to the wrong source for answers.
It’s Time to Reform Section 8
Housing Vouchers are Better than Government Housing Projects. But Federal Regulations have Limited Their Effectiveness.