The Supreme Court will soon decide whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unconstitutional

The Supreme Court heard arguments this week in Seila Law v. CFPB, a case that, at its core, deals with the structure of an administrative government agency.

As Oliver Dunford points out, the Court’s decision will either prevent unaccountable government agencies from controlling major aspects of our economy or will open the door for more bureaucratic workarounds to our nation’s separation of powers.

How tiny homes can solve big problems (when they’re not squished by big government)

In response to the 2008 recession, rising home prices, and a growing demand for mobility and sustainability, a new entrepreneurial movement burst upon the housing market: Tiny homes.

Offering relatively low-cost living, eco-friendly designs, and lifestyle flexibility, tiny homes have become a genuine phenomenon appealing to a wide range of consumers. Tiny homes are also a potential low-cost solution to the homelessness crisis.

However, Joshua Polk explains that state and local obstacles make tiny homes illegal in many places.

The Last Black Man in San Francisco beautifully depicts the realities of the housing crisis

In classic westerns, the heroes and villains are straightforward. Bad guys wear black hats and descend on a small town protected by the white-hatted local lawman. We head toward a violent climax and when the dust is settled, the baddies are dead and the good guy limps into the sunset.

Most viewers of The Last Black Man in San Francisco mistakenly assume they know who (or what) the “bad guy” is. After all, it’s well known that black San Franciscans are being displaced.

But instead of lecturing on the issue, The Last Black Man in San Francisco subtly, artistically, and honestly shows how it’s skyrocketing housing prices, driven by land use restrictions, that are driving them out.

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