Free Speech
When Arizona resident Mark Reed planned to vote while wearing a “Tea Party” t-shirt, government officials wanted to keep him out of the polls. The Goldwater Institute argued that Tea Party shirts were constitutionally protected free speech, no different than shirts promoting unions or other advocacy groups. The courts agreed, requiring election officials to use uniform, objective standards without violating the constitution.
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Words that risk death
Posted on December 11, 2007 | Type: In the NewsThe hazards of expressing a controversial view in The Arizona Republic opinion sections run to outraged phone calls, indignant e-mails and caustic Internet comments. For protection, all a writer needs is a thick skin.
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Have Something to Say?
Posted on October 24, 2007 | Type: Press ReleasePhoenix--The Goldwater Institute is pleased to announce it has partnered with Helium.com to provide its members and other policy enthusiasts an online forum to debate hot policy issues.
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Sheriffs Fight With Paper Flares Up Again
Posted on October 20, 2007 | Type: In the NewsA criminal case against Phoenix New Times fell apart Friday amid a crush of public outrage and admissions that a special county prosecutor made serious mistakes.
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Amid uproar, county attorney drops charges against 'New Times'
Posted on October 20, 2007 | Type: In the NewsA criminal case against Phoenix New Times fell apart Friday amid a crush of public outrage and admissions that a special county prosecutor made serious mistakes.
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Shocking Speech and Privacy Assault in Maricopa county
Posted on October 19, 2007 | Type: Op-Ed | Author: Clint BolickIf you ever have visited the website of Phoenix New Times, your Internet browsing habits may soon be in the hands of Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas. But not before one heck of a First Amendment fight.
