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  Victor Riches | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 8:10 PM

Job-Killing California

Job-Killing California Why is California making it harder to work as we face record unemployment? Job-Killing California The coronavirus pandemic has created a surge in demand for freelance workers—everything from DoorDash del…
  Austin Jack | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Last chance! Lessons for Success: Serving Students in the Age of COVID-19

Last chance! Lessons for Success: Serving Students in the Age of COVID-19 Join us for an important teleforum on Thursday, May 28 at 11AM PDT about education. With school closures sweeping across the nation this spring, America has been left to grapple wit…
  Austin Jack | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Don't Miss! Lessons for Success: Serving Students in the Age of COVID-19

Don't Miss! Lessons for Success: Serving Students in the Age of COVID-19 Join us for an important teleforum on Thursday, May 28 at 11AM PDT about education. With school closures sweeping across the nation this spring, America has been left to grapple with…
  Victor Riches | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
May 23, 2020 at 12:48 PM

A Different Kind of Memorial Day

A Different Kind of Memorial Day Memorial Day will look different for many Americans this year.  A Different Kind of Memorial Day Goldwater Institute Director of National Litigation and U.S. Navy Reserve Commander Jon Riches sh…
  Austin Jack | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Join us! Lessons for Success: Serving Students in the Age of COVID-19

Join us! Lessons for Success: Serving Students in the Age of COVID-19 Join us for an important teleforum on Thursday, May 28 at 11AM PDT about education. With school closures sweeping across the nation this spring, America has been left to grapple with un…
  Victor Riches | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
May 16, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Pizza Parlor under Assault in Arizona

Pizza Parlor under Assault in Arizona When Merita Kraya escaped communism in Albania 30 years ago... Pizza Parlor under Assault in Arizona When Merita Kraya escaped communism in Albania 30 years ago, she never imagined she woul…
  Austin Jack | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 11:07 PM

One day left! Breaking the Law? Protecting Your Right to Run a Business from Home

One day left! Breaking the Law? Protecting Your Right to Run a Business from Home Join us for an important teleforum on Thursday, May 14 at 11AM PDT about how cities are putting people out of business. Coronavirus is forcing Americans to work from home. B…
  Austin Jack | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
May 11, 2020 at 6:49 PM

Don't Miss! Breaking the Law? Protecting Your Right to Run a Business from Home

Don't Miss! Breaking the Law? Protecting Your Right to Run a Business from Home Join us for an important teleforum on Thursday, May 14 at 11AM PDT about how cities are putting people out of business. Coronavirus is forcing Americans to work from home. But…
  Victor Riches | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
May 9, 2020 at 7:40 PM

Be Less Like New York, More Like H-E-B

Be Less Like New York, More Like H-E-B Flexibility will be key to putting America on the road to recovery from the coronavirus crisis.   Be Less Like New York, More Like H-E-B Flexibility will be key to putting America on the r…
  Austin Jack | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 9:27 PM

Join us! Breaking the Law? Protecting Your Right to Run a Business from Home

Join us! Breaking the Law? Protecting Your Right to Run a Business from Home Join us for an important teleforum on Thursday, May 14 at 11AM PDT about how cities are putting people out of business. Coronavirus is forcing Americans to work from home. But di…
  Victor Riches | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
May 2, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Reopening America

Reopening America Policymakers around the country are starting to plan how to reopen our economy and our communities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Reopening America Policymakers around the country are starting to plan …
  Austin Jack | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 4:57 PM

Don't Miss! Looking for Pandemic Leadership

Don't Miss! Looking for Pandemic Leadership In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are looking to our leaders for guidance in how to conduct our daily lives, In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are looking to our leaders for guidan…
  Austin Jack | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 8:46 PM

Join us! Looking for Pandemic Leadership

Join us! Looking for Pandemic Leadership In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are looking to our leaders for guidance in how to conduct our daily lives, In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are looking to our leaders for guidance …
  Victor Riches | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 12:50 PM

Back in the Trenches

Back in the Trenches A Semi-Retired Nurse Practitioner Gets “Back in the Trenches” Back in the Trenches Like many other healthcare workers, Alice Smith (not her real name) is exhausted these days. A highly skilled nurse practit…
  Austin Jack | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Don't Miss! Confronting the Administrative State

Don't Miss! Confronting the Administrative State The Goldwater Institute invites you to a special teleforum featuring Timothy Sandefur and Jon Riches as they lead a discussion about our new paper. As America considers how to go about re-opening our econo…
  Austin Jack | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Join us! Confronting the Administrative State

Join us! Confronting the Administrative State The Goldwater Institute invites you to a special teleforum featuring Timothy Sandefur and Jon Riches as they lead a discussion about our new paper. As America considers how to go about re-opening our economy …
  Victor Riches | Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 3:17 PM

Thousands protest in Michigan

Thousands protest in Michigan “It’s not a suggestion. It’s an order.” Thousands protest in Michigan “It’s not a suggestion. It’s an order.” In a few short words, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer summed up her…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
April 11, 2020 at 5:39 PM

30% unemployment ahead?

30% unemployment ahead? Business has ground to a halt. Millions of Americans are out of work. And a senior Federal Reserve official warns that unemployment could hit 30%. Week in Review: 30% unemployment ahead? Business has gro…
  Goldwater Institute · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 5:13 PM

You’re Invited: Goldwater vs. Covid-19

You’re Invited: Goldwater vs. Covid-19 While the pandemic poses many trials, America can recover more quickly with the right policy prescriptions. The coronavirus outbreak has changed day-to-day life for Americans, resultin…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
April 4, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Class Canceled.

Class Canceled. The COVID-19 outbreak has forced tens of millions of kids, parents, and teachers into a new reality. Class Canceled. The COVID-19 outbreak has forced tens of millions of kids, parents, and teachers into a new re…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Finding a Cure

Finding a Cure The ongoing coronavirus outbreak is unlike anything Americans have ever experienced.  Finding a Cure The ongoing coronavirus outbreak is unlike anything Americans have ever experienced. As millions of us shelter …
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
March 21, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Now is the time...

Now is the time... We see the best of America in times of crisis—and today’s unprecedented coronavirus pandemic is no different. Dear , We see the best of America in times of crisis—and today’s unprecedented coronavirus pandemic is no different. Every day,…
  Austin Jack · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 3:54 PM

Listen live! Can patients get the care they need?

Listen live! Can patients get the care they need? Concerns are growing over the potential impact of the coronavirus on the United States and whether patients will be able to get the care they need. , Concerns are growing over the potential impact of the c…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
March 14, 2020 at 4:15 PM

How States Can Proactively Fight Pandemics

How States Can Proactively Fight Pandemics Coronavirus is dominating headlines across the United States. How States Can Proactively Fight Pandemic Threats Like Coronavirus COVID-19, or coronavirus, is dominating headlines acro…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
March 7, 2020 at 6:45 PM

When is it OK to speak up for free speech?

When is it OK to speak up for free speech? Your free speech rights shouldn’t have to be violated in order for you to defend them. When Is It Okay to Speak Up for Free Speech? Your free speech rights shouldn’t have to be violat…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 8:31 PM

751 Success Stories

751 Success Stories Pardon us while we take this opportunity to brag about something pretty great. 751 Success Stories Pardon us while we take this opportunity to brag about something pretty great.  In less than one year, hund…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
February 22, 2020 at 5:37 PM

Taking the Free Speech Fight to the Supreme Court

Taking the Free Speech Fight to the Supreme Court This month, we’ve asked the U.S. Supreme Court to once again take up the case of Arnold Fleck... Supreme Court Should Rule on Violation of Lawyers’ Free Speech Rights This month…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
February 16, 2020 at 4:03 PM

What are they teaching our kids?

What are they teaching our kids? Shouldn’t parents have a right to know what is being taught to our kids?  What Are They Teaching Our Kids? Shouldn’t parents have a right to know what is being taught to our kids? Seems like com…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
February 8, 2020 at 6:05 PM

This Red Tape is Protecting Industries, Not the Public

This Red Tape is Protecting Industries, Not the Public Are you looking for a new career, one that allows you to work anywhere in the country with a minimum of hassle? This Red Tape is Protecting Industries, Not the Public Are y…
  Austin Jack · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 5:35 PM

Watch Goldwater Institute fight for your right to know

Watch Goldwater Institute fight for your right to know You may recall from a few years ago during a major outbreak of the Ebola virus... , You may recall from a few years ago during a major outbreak of the Ebola virus that volunteer doctors and nurses from …
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
February 2, 2020 at 6:17 PM

Nearly 7,000 Families’ Info Leaked

Nearly 7,000 Families’ Info Leaked The Arizona Department of Education inadvertently released the personal information of the nearly 7,000 families.  The Arizona Department of Education's Latest Epic Fail Last week brought news…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
January 25, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Drastic Consequences | Goldwater Takes Action

Drastic Consequences | Goldwater Takes Action It’s not every day that a city takes unconstitutional actions that have drastic consequences for both its residents and visitors. Drastic Consequences | Goldwater Takes Action It’s …
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
January 18, 2020 at 9:03 PM

Week in Review: A New Year—and a New Push for Liberty in State Legislatures

Week in Review: A New Year—and a New Push for Liberty in State Legislatures This past week, several states—including the Goldwater Institute’s home state of Arizona—kicked off their state legislature sessions for 2020. Week in Review: A New Yea…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
January 11, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Courageous Mothers Fighting for Educational Freedom

Courageous Mothers Fighting for Educational Freedom Imagine finally getting your child the education they deserve, and then helplessly watching the government take it all away. Courageous Mothers Fighting for Educational Freedom …
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
January 4, 2020 at 4:47 PM

Week in Review: Following in Sen. Goldwater’s Footsteps

Week in Review: Following in Sen. Goldwater’s Footsteps In the first week of January 1909, Senator Barry Goldwater was born in Phoenix, Arizona.  Week in Review: Following in Sen. Goldwater’s Footsteps In the first week of Janu…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
December 28, 2019 at 4:58 PM

Week in Review: Goldwater’s Greatest Hits in 2019

Week in Review: Goldwater’s Greatest Hits in 2019 Last year, the Goldwater Institute celebrated its 30th anniversary of defending freedom and individual rights for all Americans. Week in Review: Goldwater’s Greatest Hits in 2019 …
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
December 21, 2019 at 3:47 PM

Week in Review: Money Grab Backlash

Week in Review: Money Grab Backlash Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport may soon be the first major airport without a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft serving it... Week in Review: Money Grab Backlash Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airpor…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
December 14, 2019 at 6:31 PM

Breaking Down Barriers to Work for Military Families

Breaking Down Barriers to Work for Military Families Military families are suffering because government requires a permission slip for people to get to work. Break Down Barriers to Work for Military Families The…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
December 7, 2019 at 7:06 PM

Stopping the Money Grab

Stopping the Money Grab Politicians in this American city are grabbing citizens' cash -- unconstitutionally.  Stopping the Money Grab In the latest example of an American city overstepping its authority and trampling on individ…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
November 30, 2019 at 5:03 PM

Remember Matt Bellina’s Story This Thanksgiving

Remember Matt Bellina’s Story This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is the perfect time to consider the myriad reasons why we should be grateful. Remember Matt Bellina’s Story This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is the perfect time to cons…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
November 24, 2019 at 5:07 PM

An Extraordinary Impact

An Extraordinary Impact Here's how low-income families are benefitting from choice in education.  An Extraordinary Impact Opponents of educational freedom say that school choice benefits the wealthy and hurts the poor. But whe…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
November 16, 2019 at 4:01 PM

Will these families get what they deserve?

Will these families get what they deserve? These families are trying to do what’s best for their children, but the government is getting in their way. Will These Families Get What They Deserve? Families in Arizona depend on the…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
November 11, 2019 at 6:09 PM

Thank you, Veterans!

Thank you, Veterans! The Goldwater Institute honored veterans at its 2019 Annual Dinner. Goldwater Honors Veterans at 2019 Annual DInner On Friday, a packed ballroom of Goldwater Institute supporters gathered for our Annual Din…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
November 2, 2019 at 4:00 PM

NCAA's Unanimous Decision

NCAA's Unanimous Decision There was great news for student-athletes across the country this week. Score One for Student-Athletes This week, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Board of Governors voted unanimousl…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
October 26, 2019 at 7:35 PM

Week in Review: Campus Mobs Strike Again

Week in Review: Campus Mobs Strike Again Disruptive mobs with a political axe to grind aren't getting much sympathy these days. Campus Mobs Strike Again Sympathy is hard to find in conversations about politics. But at recent ev…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
October 20, 2019 at 4:54 PM

Week in Review: American Freedom Network Victory in Oregon

Week in Review: American Freedom Network Victory in Oregon Some Oregon entrepreneurs nearly found themselves out of business—until the Goldwater Institute’s American Freedom Network stepped in. American Freedom Network Victory in Oregon …
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
October 12, 2019 at 4:15 PM

Week in Review: Victory in Miami Beach

Week in Review: Victory in Miami Beach Miami Beach homeowners won a resounding victory on Monday when a Florida trial court struck down the city’s home-sharing ban... Week in Review: Victory in Miami Beach Miami Beach homeowner…
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
October 5, 2019 at 2:11 PM

Week in Review: New Hope for Brain Cancer Patients thanks to Right to Try

Week in Review: New Hope for Brain Cancer Patients thanks to Right to Try Americans suffering from a deadly form of brain cancer have new hope today, thanks to a treatment program offered under the federal Right to Try law. Week in Review: New …
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
September 29, 2019 at 4:09 PM

“The system is screwed up.” | Watch our new video

“The system is screwed up.” | Watch our new video Kathy watched helplessly as her son Jared was taken away in a police car. “The system is screwed up.” | Watch our new video When Kathy Opine watched helplessly as her son Jared …
  Victor Riches · [email protected]
September 21, 2019 at 1:55 PM

Week in Review: Socialism, How Quickly We Forget

Week in Review: Socialism, How Quickly We Forget Thirty years ago, the world watched as the light of freedom pierced the Iron Curtain and the Berlin Wall crumbled. Week in Review: Socialism, How Quickly We Forget Thirty years …