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U.S. Supreme Court Says ‘No’ to the Administrative State
We’ve long warned that one of the greatest threats to American constitutional government is the expansion of the “administrative state”—that is, regulatory agencies that combine the powers of the executive, leg...
Enjoy Life This July 4 – It’s What the Founders Would Have Wanted
Every summer, as Americans look forward to the long Independence Day weekend, there’s always someone who admonishes us not to trivialize the holiday with barbecues, pool parties, or shopping sprees with friends. Instea...
Wall Street Journal Touts Goldwater’s Universal School Choice Victory
The Wall Street Journal editorial board is shining a national spotlight on Goldwater’s work to make school choice for all a reality in Arizona. “School Choice Blooms in the Desert,” touts the headline of the...
What Can We Learn from Frederick Douglass’ Pictures?
I recently sat down with The Federalist Society to record a podcast about an interesting aspect of Frederick Douglass’ life: his interest in photography. Douglass is believed to have been the most photographed Ame...
Constitutional Rights
U.S. Supreme Court Says ‘No’ to the Administrative State
We’ve long warned that one of the greatest threats to American constitutional government is the expansion of the “administrative state”—that..
Constitutional Rights
Enjoy Life This July 4 – It’s What the Founders Would Have Wanted
Every summer, as Americans look forward to the long Independence Day weekend, there’s always someone who admonishes us not to..
Education
Wall Street Journal Touts Goldwater’s Universal School Choice Victory
The Wall Street Journal editorial board is shining a national spotlight on Goldwater’s work to make school choice for all..
Constitutional Rights
What Can We Learn from Frederick Douglass’ Pictures?
I recently sat down with The Federalist Society to record a podcast about an interesting aspect of Frederick Douglass’ life:..
Featured
Week in Review: School Choice for All Just Became a Reality
In a major victory for families that sets a national model, the Arizona Legislature passed Goldwater’s groundbreaking bill to ensure..
Education
Arizona Legislature Passes Goldwater’s ESA Expansion to Empower Families
In a major victory for families weary of a one-size-fits-all approach to education, the Arizona Legislature today passed a groundbreaking..
Constitutional Rights
Supreme Court Upholds Self-Defense Rights Against the ‘Permission Society’
The U.S. Supreme Court today agreed with the Goldwater Institute and struck down a New York law that restricted the..
Constitutional Rights
You Can Hold Government Accountable. Here’s How.
Whether it’s parents trying to find out what their children are learning in public schools or citizen watchdogs exposing corruption,..
Constitutional Rights
Goldwater Urges Supreme Court to Review Tribal Court Power in ICWA Cases
The Goldwater Institute today filed a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court asking the justices to review a Minnesota case..
Constitutional Rights
Tennessee Stopped Her from Earning a Living – So We’re Defending Her Rights in Court
Government bureaucrats have no business stopping qualified professionals from doing their jobs. But that’s exactly what the Tennessee state government’s..
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