Case study Argentina: Javier Milei got rid of rent control, housing supply skyrocketed

August 19, 2024 Image by José Román While local pols, SJ City staff, and housing ‘advocates’ clamor for more and more destructive rent control, the facts on the ground undermine their arguments. Newsweek reports on how the reform-minded admin in Argentina put a chainsaw to the country’s pernicious rent control regime, and affordable housing flourished. Argentina’s…

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Zoned out: learning from Tennessee’s invisible affordability barrier

November 25, 2025 Image by IDuke, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons Driving restrictive land use means longer commutes, lost productivity, and even reduced wages. Studies estimate zoning missteps cut a staggering $1.6 trillion from Americans’ collective income annually. In crippled towns, lifting just three cities’ codes could lift real per-capita income 8%. The Tennessee…

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Happy Thanksgiving! New Items Are Coming Soon

We at Indy Competition Services take this time to wish each and every one a happy, healthy Thanskgiving holiday celebration!  Lotus Cars ushered in the rear engine revolution in Indy car racing in 1963. Soon UK constructors Brabham and Lola followed right behind. But there were American car builders who quickly picked up inspiration from…

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Millions of Americans are wearing this wristband

riend,  We are Charlie Kirk.  That’s the rally cry of millions of Americans — and the message they carry with their “We are Charlie Kirk” wristbands.  We want you to have one. To join the movement carrying Charlie’s legacy forward. When you give any amount today, we’ll send you your wristband — a bold symbol of…

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Is America ready to choose a California Democrat for president?

Some analysts see a path despite Newsom’s baggage, Harris’ failed presidential bid. Mercury News and East Bay Times digital and print + digital subscribers receive unlimited access to both Mercury News and East Bay Times articles. Use the username and password associated with your account to log in if you haven’t already done so. If…

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