by Steven Geoffrey Gieseler Michael Crichton's new book apparently involves a plot to harvest revolutionary cancer-fighting cells from a man who shows a resistance to the disease. When the plot fails, the government tries to step in to take the … Continue reading
A California city council has voted to condemn property owned by Wal-Mart, most likely due to the chain's unpopularity in some political circles. This is wrong, but Wal-Mart certainly is no stranger to the ways politics and eminent domain intersect. … Continue reading
by Steven Geoffrey Gieseler This freelance writer takes a very harsh stance on eminent domain abuse, citing Tim Sandefur's book for his argument. There's not a better place to start for those wanting to understand the relevant issues. … Continue reading
by Timothy Sandefur National Review Online has published my article on the November elections and property rights. … Continue reading
by Timothy Sandefur It was on the day before Thanksgiving in 2000 that Susette Kelo and her neighbors received notices that they were to be thrown out of their homes by the city of New London, so that bureaucrats could … Continue reading
by Timothy Sandefur From Prof. Roosevelt’s new book, The Myth of Judicial Activism: Calling Kelo a takings clause case is in some ways a misnomer. The takings clause requires the government to pay just compensation for property it takes. But … Continue reading
by Timothy Sandefur Today's Cato Institute Daily Podcast features a brief discussion with me about the successes of eminent domain reform initiatives earlier this month. … Continue reading