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Constitutional Rights
A New Battle for an Old Right: Defending Property in the Age of Regulation

For most of American history, government “eminent domain,” “takings” or “public use” referred to a narrow power—the right to seize..

Constitutional Rights
Goldwater Warns Wyoming Officials to Stop Illegal Taxpayer-Funded Electioneering

When leaders of the Evanston Parks and Recreation District in Uinta County, Wyoming determined that the community’s aging pool needed..

Constitutional Rights
Blueprint for Federalism: Goldwater Launches Civics Initiative to Add the 10th Amendment to State Constitutions  

America’s founders wisely recognized it from the beginning—the best chance for a sprawling young republic to survive would be for..

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Week in Review: Trailblazing for Liberty

The Goldwater Institute continues to blaze trails for liberty in courtrooms, classrooms, and statehouses, fighting for freedom and against government..

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Goldwater 2025 Freedom Gala: Trailblazing for Liberty 

Challenging illegal taxes and government censorship in court. Backing free-market housing reforms. Breaking down barriers to work. Standing up for..

Education
The Hidden Ways Arizona School Superintendents Are Paid

Luxury stipends, endless time off, multiple pensions. This isn’t corporate excess or the lifestyles of the rich and famous—it’s too..

Education
And the Winners Are… Goldwater’s 2025 Vision of Liberty Scholarship

American freedom was not won by chance but was built on the constitutional principles of the Founding. Each generation bears..

Constitutional Rights
A Patchwork of Regulations Stifles Innovation and Commerce

The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent call for public comments on state laws that significantly burden the national economy is..

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Week in Review: Fired by DEI

When Dr. Tabia Lee was hired by De Anza College to lead its Office of Equity, Social Justice, and Multicultural..

Constitutional Rights
Victory for Lawyer’s Right to Earn a Living in Tennessee!

In another victory for the right to earn a living, the Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that the government cannot..

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