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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...
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 all Arizona students can access school choice. The reform expands eligibility fo...
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 bill which ensures all Arizona families can access school choice. Sponsored by Rep...
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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..
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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Week in Review: CRT’s Despair vs. Juneteenth’s Promise
The spirit of Juneteenth, the holiday where we commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S., celebrates Americans’ willingness to..
Constitutional Rights
Juneteenth Celebrates Spirit of Americans Dedicated to Securing Promise of Freedom
Juneteenth is more than a celebration of freedom. It’s a celebration of one of mankind’s greatest triumphs: the war against..
Constitutional Rights
Media Warns Nation Not to ‘Whitewash’ History by Rejecting Racism
Take note, USA Today: Stopping public schools from teaching children to discriminate based on skin color does not constitute an..
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Week in Review: Economic Hurricane Ahead? Americans Are Taking Action
“Brace yourself” for an economic “hurricane,” says JPMorgan Chase’s CEO Jamie Dimon, who recently weighed in on the daunting economic..
Constitutional Rights
Goldwater Defends Indian Children in U.S. Supreme Court
Our Constitution guarantees every American’s right to the equal protection of the laws. But Native American children—who already face greater..
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