[The Easy Chair] The grandfather clause society Adjust Share As opportunities narrow, the spirit of "I got here first" is sweeping the country By Harper’s Staff, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 1981-1989 20th century California New York New York (State) Politics and government Real property tax Rent control Social security United States More from Harper’s Staff Harper’s index Letters No one looks the same Adjust Share Close < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > October 1982 < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > Table of Contents Close