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ASU Names Timothy Sandefur as Barry Goldwater Chair in American Institutions
Arizona State University’s School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership has announced that Goldwater Institute Vice President for Legal Affairs Timothy Sandefur will serve as the 2023-2024 Barry Goldwater Chair...
Biden’s DOJ Should Google Better Things to Do With Its Time
Build a better mousetrap, and we’ll come tear it down. That’s the message the Biden administration’s Department of Justice is sending to all American innovators with a lawsuit that could have dire implications for...
VICTORY! Phoenix Judge Declares Homeless ‘Zone’ Illegal—Orders City to Abate Nuisance
A Maricopa County judge declared Phoenix’s homeless “Zone” an illegal public nuisance this afternoon after property and business owners in the area sued the city for encouraging hundreds of homeless people to resi...
Goldwater Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Take Up Homelessness Case
The Goldwater Institute filed a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday urging the justices to review a Ninth Circuit ruling that—at least according to Phoenix city leaders—makes it harder for local governments ...
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Property Rights
Goldwater is protecting a cornerstone of Americans’ liberty: the right to own and use their property as they see fit.
Jobs & Economy
When government stands in the way of people who just want to pursue their career, Goldwater breaks down barriers to work.
Free Speech
Free speech is under attack in America. But Goldwater is leading the fight to protect Americans’ right to speak their minds.
Healthcare
Goldwater is unleashing innovation in healthcare, fighting to protect and expand patient choice, access, and affordability.
Constitutional Rights
Anytime government threatens to trample the U.S. Constitution, Goldwater is ready to go to court to defend our rights.
Limited Government
Goldwater takes down cronyism, sweetheart deals, and government overreach so Americans are treated fairly and equally.
Education
Goldwater is expanding school choice nationwide so families can get their children the education they deserve.
Academic Transparency
Parents have a right to know what's being taught in the classroom, and we're defending that right.
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