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Goldwater Sues Scottsdale—Again—for Illegal Sales Tax Scheme

The City of Scottsdale is once again attempting to impose an illegal sales tax on its residents—and the Goldwater Institute..

Constitutional Rights
Goldwater Seeks U.S. Supreme Court Review to Protect Freedom of Association

Should the government force you to subsidize speech you don’t agree with—or even put your name on it—just to do..

Constitutional Rights
Victory! Federal Court Rules Oregon’s Mandatory Bar Violated 1st Amendment

You shouldn’t be forced to support speech you don’t agree with just to do your job—and a new Goldwater Institute..

Constitutional Rights
Victory! Appeals Court Unanimously Strikes Down Scottsdale’s Deceptive Tax Hike

In a resounding victory for taxpayers in Scottsdale, Ariz., the Arizona Court of Appeals today sided with the Goldwater Institute..

Constitutional Rights
Goldwater Fights for Free Speech in Oregon Federal Court

The Goldwater Institute was in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals this week to continue protecting our First Amendment rights,..

Constitutional Rights
Goldwater Urges Gov. Hobbs: Protect Arizonans’ Right to Keep Judiciary Accountable

Arizonans value our constitutional right to hold the judicial branch accountable by voting to keep judges in office or recall..

Education
EXPOSED: AZ School Districts Use Tax Dollars to Oppose School Choice

Arizona school districts are poised to violate state law next week when they use taxpayer dollars to send representatives to..

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