We work in courtrooms, capitols, and communities nationwide to empower people to live freer, happier lives. Media inquiries: jsetyon@goldwaterinstitute.org We're working daily in state courtrooms, legislatures, and communities nationwide to empower people to live freer, happier lives. The Goldwater Institute drives results by working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and strengthen the freedom guaranteed to all Americans in the constitutions of the United States and all fifty states. With the blessing of its namesake, the Goldwater Institute opened in 1988. Its early years, the Institute focused on defending liberty in Barry Goldwater's home state of Arizona. Today, it is a national leader for constitutionally limited government respected by the left and right for its adherence to principle and real world impact. The Goldwater Institute's mission is based on principle, not partisan. With almost 300 legislative, ballot box and recent court victories to our name, the Institute has earned a reputation as a principled, effective voice for liberty.