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The Stalled Engine of American Opportunity with Yoni Appelbaum

Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

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The Complexity and Inequality of Zoning Laws

This chapter explores the intricate nature of zoning laws as a means of land use regulation, emphasizing their role in both public order and the perpetuation of systemic inequalities. It examines how wealthier communities leverage these laws to secure their exclusivity, while marginalized neighborhoods suffer as a result, all within a historical context that suggests reform is feasible but full elimination is unlikely.

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