2026
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Letter to the Editor
A conflict of interest at the Financial Times?
Media credibility rests on a simple principle: transparency when editorial power intersects with financial influence. For years, critics have argued that major media institutions shape public debate not only through what they publish but also through…
Originally published inThe Washington Times
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Op-Ed
Mortgage rates just fell below a crucial psychological threshold
The difference from a 6 percent rate is tiny, but the appeal to customers is big.
Originally published inThe Washington Post
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Policy Brief
Construction Halted: Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Infrastructure Projects
Tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper are driving up costs, delaying infrastructure projects, and threatening growth across key sectors of the American economy.
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Litigation
SPPI Files Public Records Request Regarding New Mexico Lottery Contract Procurement
SPPI seeks transparency and legal clarity regarding the New Mexico Lottery Authority’s procurement process and transition planning for the state gaming system contract.
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In the News
Zachary Fort Featured in National Public Lands Debate
Media coverage highlights SPPI Vice Chairman Zachary Fort’s leadership and policy engagement during debate over Bureau of Land Management nomination.
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Policy Brief
Housing Shock: The Cost of Investor Ownership Bans
A prohibition on institutional investors could destabilize housing markets, but a targeted exemption can protect homeowners and renters.
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Policy Brief
When Silence Speaks: The Optics of Editorial Conflict
A statistical coverage disparity raises transparency questions at the Financial Times.
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Op-Ed
The dangers of credit card populism
Capping interest rates won’t create a fairer system.
Originally published inThe Washington Times
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Policy Brief
Weakening Tri-Merge Would Make Housing Less Affordable
Why cutting credit reporting costs won’t fix housing affordability, and may make it worse.