Are Slow Growth Advocates Really the Cause of a Soft Real Estate Market?

“Is the housing market vulnerable? Yes, it is. But is a bubble likely to happen? No, it is not. The underlying strength of our economy is too great.” “Historically speaking, the doldrums surrounding the housing market are not as serious as they appear.” “A persistent obstacle to affordability is posed by environmental restrictions that make it impossible for builders to produce enough homes to satisfy...

Our Disregard for the Natural World Is Not Compatible with a Just Society

When Baby Jessica was trapped in that deep, dank hole in Midland, Texas the entire nation was riveted. For fifty-eight hours the nation held its breath and when she was finally lifted to safety, held gingerly in the arms of her rescuer, the entire nation was moved to tears. What compels a nation to rally around a child who has fallen down a well, yet draws a collective yawn when entire regions of our nation are...