property rights

August 1, 1995 - Protection of private property rights was built into the United States Constitution. But historically, most government condemnations — or land-takings— fell on those with few resources to protect these rights. Still, this constitutional protection ensured at least some protection for small landowners.

October 1, 1973 - This article originally appeared in Southern Exposure Vol. 1 No. 2, "Special Report from Appalachia." Find more from that issue here.