Editorial

Marcus Cole Tells NIMBYs to “Build Something Taller”

While cities around the world struggle with skyrocketing rents, housing shortages, and young adults unable to afford their own homes, Praetoria has a rather unusual problem: its government refuses to protect expensive real estate. Under the Cole administration, property owners are free to develop their land with minimal restrictions. Want to replace your bungalow with […]

Business

Victimless Crimes and the War on Building Permits

Imagine this: a man buys a patch of land, pays for the materials, builds with his own hands—or hires someone willing—and then finds himself fined, threatened, or dragged into court. Why? Not because he harmed anyone. Not because he polluted, trespassed, or endangered lives. But because he didn’t ask permission. That, in the year 2025, […]