In Defense of Liberty

  • Supreme Court Appeal

    The Goldwater Institute has filed an emergency request with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy to enact the permanent injunction striking down the campaign matching funds provisions of the Clean Elections law. Read more here.

  • Goldwater v. Phoenix

    The Goldwater Institute has filed a lawsuit against the City of Phoenix after the City refused to share public records regarding a proposed tax exemption for the Wyndham Hotel. The Goldwater Institute believes the public has a right to know the details of the negotiations. Read more here.

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  • McDonald v. Chicago

    A new case before the Supreme Court presents an opportunity to protect gun rights from state or local interference through the 14th Amendment, just like other freedoms enshrined in the Bill of Rights. "Reconsidering McDonald v. Chicago" explains how. Read it here.

    McDonald v. Chicago
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Health Care Freedom Act Q&A

Health Care Freedom Act Q&A

The Health Care Freedom Act constitutional amendment will appear on Arizona's ballot in 2010, and more than 30 other states are considering similar measures. Clint Bolick, who authored the language for the Health Care Freedom Act, answers frequently asked questions about the measure. Read it here.

Goldwater on the Kindle

Goldwater on the Kindle

The Goldwater Institute wants you to have access to its policy reports in the way that is most convenient for you. That's why you can find Goldwater policy reports on Amazon for download onto your Kindle. Now you can take Goldwater Institute research with you no matter where you're going or what you're doing. Learn more here.

Report Card

Is your legislator on the honor roll or did they earn a C, D or worse?

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Spending Watch

How fast does the Arizona state government spend your money? $920 per second.

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