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Acton Institute
Promotes a free society informed by religious faith and moral absolutes.
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American Enterprise Institute
Conducts policy research supportive of limited government, private enterprise,
vital cultural and political institutions, and a strong US foreign policy and
national defense. Profiles of scholars, publications and commentary, research area
descriptions, annual report, newsletter, and bookstore available.
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Brookings Institution
A research and policy institute. Web site contains briefing papers, analyses, and
other resources related to many current political issues.
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Carter Center
A policy organization founded by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter to fight disease,
hunger, poverty, conflict, and oppression around the world.
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Cato Institute
Promoting public policy based on individual liberty, limited government, free
markets, and peaceful international relations. Thousands of studies and articles
available online as well as streaming audio and video of institute events. Site
updated daily.
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Center for American Progress
Liberal think tank offers policy proposals, talking points, events, news and
columns. Weekly email newsletter Progress Report.
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Center for Defense Information
An institute monitoring the military. CDI provides analysis in the form of research
papers, educational videos, and free e-mail and print newsletters.
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Center for Economic and Policy Research
A research center that seeks to promote democratic debate on important economic and
social issues.
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Center For Strategic & International Studies
A public policy research institution dedicated to analysis and policy impact. It
maintains resident experts on all the world's major geographical regions and covers
key functional areas, such as international finance, U.S. domestic and economic
policy, and U.S. foreign policy and national security issues.
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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
A public policy advocacy organization specializing in federal budget issues from a
low-income perspective.
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Century Foundation
A research foundation that undertakes timely and critical analyses of major
economic, political, and social institutions and issues
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Council on Foreign Relations
A research center dedicated to understanding the world by better comprehending
global trends and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. Publisher of the
journal Foreign Affairs.
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Economic Policy Institute (EPI)
A nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about
strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy.
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Foreign Policy Association
Non-profit organization that seeks to educate the public about foreign policy.
Sponsor of the Great Decisions program.
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Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)
Offers online education, a bookstore, and links to its seminars and publishes Ideas
on Liberty, a magazine on free markets and individual liberty.
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Future of Freedom Foundation
A think tank advancing the libertarian philosophy.
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Heritage Foundation
A conservative think tank publishing research on domestic, economic, foreign and
defense policy.
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Hoover Institution
Conservative policy analysis group at Stanford University. Site provides library
and archives of papers and seminars, description of research areas, publication
links, and background on activities.
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Institute for Policy Studies
Combats poverty, war, corporate globalization, and ecological destruction through
research and activist education.
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Institute for Women's Policy Research
A public policy organization dedicated to researching policy issues of critical
importance for women. IWPR's policy areas include poverty and welfare, family and
work, health care and domestic violence, and employment.
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International Research & Exchanges Board
A US-based public policy organization committed to international education in
academic research, professional training and technical assistance.
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Morrison Institute for Public Policy
An Arizona State University's institute for policy analysis and expertise. The
Institute researches public policy issues, informs policy makers and residents, and
advises leaders on choices and actions.
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National Bureau of Economic Research
A research organization dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of how the
economy works. The NBER is committed to undertaking and disseminating unbiased
economic research among public policymakers, business professionals, and the
academic community.
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National Center for Policy Analysis
Research organization that advocates free-market solutions to public policy
problems, primarily on the issues of health care, Social Security, energy and the
environment, taxes, and growth.
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National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
A policy institute associated with the U.S. Democratic Party, working to strengthen
and expand democracy worldwide.
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New America Foundation
Attempts to bring new voices and new ideas to the fore of America's public
discourse and seeks to reshape the American public debate by investing in
outstanding individuals and ideas that transcend the conventional political
spectrum.
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Project for the New American Century
A neoconservative organization supporting greater American militarization,
challenging hostile governments, advancing democratic and economic freedom, and
promoting American hegemony in the 21st century.
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Rand Corporation
Rand Corporation conducts research on important issues such as science and
technology, methodology, national security, public policy, justice, health,
education, drug policy, and demographics.
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Urban Institute
An institute investigating and analysing U.S. social and economic problems and
issues, including the New Federalism, welfare and welfare-to-work, Medicare, and
disabilities issues.
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Worldwatch Institute
Analyzes interdisciplinary environmental data from around the world, providing
information on how to build a sustainable society. Website has articles on a broad
range on topics.
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Alabama Policy Institute
A conservative think tank addressing a wide range of emerging policy issues in the
areas of economics, education, the environment, government, family and society.
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Alexis de Tocqueville Institution
A research foundation conducting, publishing and publicizing research on the
promotion and perfection of economic liberty, political freedom, opportunity and
democracy in the United States and around the world.
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Allegheny Institute
Pennsylvania-based conservative think tank devoted to local government issues.
Recent papers on key issues, information about events and publications, and related
links.
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America's Future Foundation
America's Future Foundation exists to train the next generation of conservative
leaders and winning the hearts and minds of young Americans.
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American Foreign Policy Council
A policy organization dedicated to bringing information to those who make or
influence the foreign policy of the United States and to assisting world leaders,
particularly in the former USSR and Asia, with building democracies and market
economies.
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American Policy Center
Conservative policy group that believes the free market and private ownership of
property is the best method for improving education, employment, goods and
services, and protecting the environment.
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Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs
An academic forum for the study, research and discussion of the principles and
practices of American constitutional government and politics at Ashland University.
Archive of publications and RealAudio speeches.
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Atlas Economic Research Foundation
Offers events, workshops, and courses.
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Beacon Hill Institute
BHI is a free-market think tank based in Suffolk University Boston, MA. It studies
the public policy areas of state tax policy, privatization, welfare reform,
compassion tax credits, regulatory reform and other areas from a market
perspective.
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Bradley Foundation
Private foundation established by Lynde and Harry Bradley to support individualism,
self-government, and free-market causes. Describes publications, staff and
directors, grantee showcase, application process, and the Lion House.
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Buckeye Institute
Seeking to improve the lives of all Ohioans by promoting free market ideas and
limited government.
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Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs
A policy organization dedicated to research and education at the nexus of ethics
and international affairs. Provides speech transcripts, articles, reviews and other
materials on a variety of subjects.
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Cascade Policy Institute
Oregon based free market think tank.
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Center for National Policy
CNP undertakes research and analysis to frame options and to formulate policy
recommendations, focusing activities in economic analysis, equal opportunity,
community studies and foreign policy.
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Center for Policy Alternatives - StateAction.org
A progressive public policy and leadership development center serving state
legislators, state policy organizations, and state grassroots leaders.
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Center for Public Justice
A Christian civic education and public policy research organization.
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Center for Public Leadership
The Center for Public Leadership (John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard
University) seeks to improve the practice of leadership and citizenship, through
research, education and outreach. The Center aims to strengthen the positive effect
of those engaged in improving the quality of public life.
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Center for Public Policy Priorities
A research organization committed to improving public policies and private
practices that influence the economic and social prospects and conditions of
individuals, families, and communities.
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Center for Retirement Research
Organization dedicated to the research and dissemination of retirement policy
issues as well as to widening access to related data sources.
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Center for Security Policy
A policy organization promoting international peace through American strength.
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Center for the Study of Islam & Democracy (CSID)
A think tank dedicated to studying the relationship between Islam and democracy.
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Center of the American Experiment
A conservative think tank in Minnesota, focusing in improving education,
strengthening free market economy and reducing poverty and crime.
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Centrists.Org
Policy think tank for centrist and moderate policymakers. Main topics include
health care, medicare, wealth-building, pensions and social security, federal
budget and taxes, entitlement reform, and economic growth.
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CNA Corporation
A non-profit institution that conducts independent research and analysis to inform
the work of public sector decision makers. Profile and research areas.
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Committee for Economic Development
CED is an organization of business and education leaders dedicated to public policy
research.
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Commonweal Institute
A multi-issue think tank committed to advancing moderate and progressive
principles.
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Commonwealth Foundation
A free-market public policy organization based in Pennsylvania which promotes the
principles of limited government, economic freedom, and individual responsibility.
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Competitive Enterprise Institute
Publications on the institute's research in free-enterprise, as well as
internships.
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Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Encourages the formulation of rational and constructive U.S. policies towards Latin
America.
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Demos
A public policy organization working to improve democracy and to foster greater
economic opportunity and less disparity.
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Discovery Institute
The institute discovers and promotes ideas in the common sense tradition of
representative government, the free market and individual liberty.
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Drum Major Institute
A progressive think tank founded in the civil rights movement and dedicated to
social and economic justice.
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Education Sector
Independent education policy think tank. Produces original research and policy
analysis and promotes work by respected education analysts.
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Entertainment Industries Council, Inc.
EIC's mission is to lead the entertainment industry in bringing its power and
influence to bear on health and social issues.
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Ethan Allen Institute
Vermont's free-market-oriented public policy think tank.
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Ethics and Public Policy Center
Seeks to clarify and reinforce the bond between the Judeo-Christian moral tradition
and the public debate over domestic and foreign policy issues. Its program includes
research, writing, publication, and conferences. Located in Washington, DC.
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Financial Markets Center
An institute that provides research and education resources to grassroots groups,
unions, policymakers and journalists interested in the Federal Reserve System and
financial markets
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Free Congress Foundation
A Washington, D.C. conservative research institute and policy education
organization with policy centers on technology, law and democracy, cultural
conservatism, and governance.
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Frontiers of Freedom
Founded in 1995 by Malcolm Wallop, Frontiers seeks to lead the conservative
movement against an ever more powerful and intrusive federal government, and to
restore and maintain individual rights.
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George C. Marshall Institute
Information on science and public policy issues such as global warming and defense
technology.
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Georgia Public Policy Foundation
Research and education foundation dedicated to limited government, private
enterprise, and individual responsibility. Press releases, publications, current
research and iitiatives, and related links available.
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Goldwater Institute'
A conservative research and educational organization advocating public policy
founded upon the principles of limited government, economic freedom, and individual
responsibility.
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Grassroot Institute of Hawaii
A public policy think tank providing detailed study, analysis, investigation and
reporting on the impact on the individual citizen by government and its procedures
and departments in Hawaii.
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Heartland Institute
Chicago based think tank promoting public policy based on individual liberty,
limited government, and free markets.
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Hispanic American Center for Economic Research
Promotes the study about the countries of Hispanic America and Hispanic Americans
living in the United States, as they relate to the values of personal and economic
liberty.
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Hudson Institute
U.S. domestic and foreign policy institute. Includes profiles of scholars, event
information, published research and policy center information, and current
headlines.
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Independence Institute
Free-market think tank investigating private and community-based solutions to
issues in Colorado and the United States. News, event information, policy center
profiles, publications, and searchable archive of papers.
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Independent Institute
A scholarly research and educational organization which sponsors comprehensive
studies on political economy.
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Institute for American Values
A public policy organization devoted to contributing intellectually to the renewal
of marriage and family life and the sources of competence, character, and
citizenship.
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Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI)
A public policy institute based in Lewisville, Texas. IPI's focus is on approaches
to governing that harness the strengths of individual liberty, limited government,
and free markets.
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Institute for the Study of Civic Values - ISCV
Works to foster a renewed commitment to America's historic civic ideals. Includes
projects and an e-mail list.
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Institute of Science, Technology and Public Policy
Founded at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, to identify,
scientifically evaluate, and implement through public policy, promising new
technologies and programs that offer practical solutions to problems facing the
United States.
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International Relations Center
A public policy organization whose mission is to provide information and analysis
that increase social and economic justice throughout the world.
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James Madison Institute
A Florida-based public policy research organization dedicated to promoting economic
freedom, limited government, federalism, traditional values, the rule of law, and
individual liberty coupled with individual responsibility.
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John Locke Foundation
A North Carolina based think tank conducting research based on the principles of
individual liberty, a free-market economy, and limited government.
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Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
A national institution that conducts research on public policy issues of special
concern to African Americans.
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Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy
A think tank group focused on state and local public policy issues that affect the
quality of life of New Hampshire's citizens.
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Levy Economics Institute
The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College is a research organization devoted to
public service, generating public policy responses to important economic problems
that profoundly affect the quality of life in the United States and abroad.
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Locke Institute
A Virginian think tank advocating the Lockean view of government deriving
sovereignty through the people.
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Mackinac Center for Public Policy
A policy institute devoted to improving the quality of life for all Michigan
citizens by promoting sound solutions to state and local policy questions. Provides
reports, commentaries and educational programs.
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Maine Heritage Policy Center
A research and educational organization which formulates and promotes conservative
public policies in the U.S. state of Maine. Includes text of op-eds and links to
other New England policy institutes.
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Manhattan Institute
The mission of the institute is to develop and diseminate new ideas that foster
greater economic choice and individual responsibility.
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Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation
A social policy research organization dedicated to learning what works to improve
the well-being of low-income people.
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Mathematica Policy Research
Public policy research organization based in New Jersey.
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Mercatus Center
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is an education, research and
outreach organization. The aim of its work is to enable individuals to live free,
prosperous, and peaceful lives.
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Minaret of Freedom Institute
A Muslim libertarian think tank. Advocates free markets and civil liberties for the
world of Islam.
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National Center for Public Policy Research
A conservative think tank and policy institute covering Congress, insider political
information, global warming and the environment, legal reform, Social Security, and
campaign reform.
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National Institute for Labor Relations Research
The institute provides the supplementary analysis and research necessary to expose
the inequities of compulsory unionism.
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National Priorities Project
Offers citizen and community groups tools and resources to shape federal budget and
policy priorities which promote social and economic justice. Includes databases,
charts, opportunities for action and a newsletter.
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National Sociale Norms Resource Center
Promotes and provides assistance in applying the social norms approach to various
health, safety and social justice issues, including alcohol and tobacco
risk-reduction.
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Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainable Development
A policy-oriented research and consulting organization. Promotes international
cooperation for security and ecologically sustainable development. Programs embrace
both global and regional issues, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government
The institute is the public policy research arm of the State University of New
York. It is actively involved in public policy research on the role of state and
local governments in American federalism and the management and finances of states
and localities in major areas of domestic public affairs.
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Nevada Policy Research Institute
Conducts research on public policy issues affecting the state and the U.S. FAQs,
papers on current research areas, and extensive link list.
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Nixon Center
Explores ways of enhancing American security and prosperity while taking into
account the legitimate perspectives of other nations.
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Oregon Center for Public Policy
A Silverton, Oregon-based research institute advocating policies and practices that
improve the economic and social prospects of low- and moderate income Oregonians.
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Pacific Council On International Policy
A leadership forum bringing together "live wires" from around the Pacific
Rim to exchange information and analysis on major international trends and policy
choices. Based in Los Angeles, CA.
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Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy
San Francisco-based public policy organization advocating for personal
responsibility and individual liberty in national and state issues. Site offers
extensive archive of papers and presentations from PRI research centers, as well as
event information, publications link, and voter education resources.
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Pioneer Institute
A Boston-based public policy research institute advocating individual freedom and
responsibility, limited and accountable government, and expanded application of
free-market principles.
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Political Research Associates
Monitors and analyzes the organizations, leaders, ideas, and activities of the US
political Right.
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Progressive Policy Institute
A public policy institute shaping the Third Way agenda with progressive legislative
solutions.
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Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
A public policy organization dedicated to research on California's economic,
social, and political issues.
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Quixote Center
A faith-based, social justice center working with people who have few resources for
their struggles. Programs, photographs, news and how you can help.
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Reason Foundation
A public policy think tank promoting choice, competition, and a dynamic market
economy as the foundation for human dignity and progress.
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Rio Grande Foundation
A New Mexico based free market research and educational organization dedicated to
the study of public policy.
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South Carolina Policy Council
Reports on current issues, profiles of notable public figures, and text of
publications on a variety of local and national issues.
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Sutherland Institute
An Utah-based public policy research organization supporting limited government,
private property rights, and personal responsibility.
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The Arab American Institute
Promotes the concerns of the Arab American community in the U.S. society and
abroad.
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The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
A public educational foundation dedicated to scholarly research and informed debate
on U.S. interests in the Middle East.
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Thoreau Institute
Seeks ways to protect the environment without regulation, bureaucracy, or central
control.
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Urban Renaissance Institute
Urban Renaissance Institute, a division of Energy Probe Research Foundation, is
dedicated to helping cities flourish, both by removing the many impediments to
their proper functioning and by improving urban planning.
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Virginia Institute for Public Policy
A research organization committed to the principles of individual liberty, dynamic
entrepreneurial capitalism, private property, the rule of law, and constitutionally
limited government.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
A presidential memorial that fosters scholarship and dialogue in the humanities and
the social sciences. The Center pursues work on three interregional,
interdisciplinary themes: ethnicity, comparative urban studies, and governance.
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Anderson Economic Group
Provides public policy analysis for private, public and government sectors.
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Applied Information Resources
A public policy research and community information organization dedicated to
citizen education on public issues.
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Calvert Institute for Policy Research
An educational institution dedicated to the research and propagation of solutions
to Maryland state and local public-policy concerns based upon the principles of
free markets and personal responsibility.
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Carey Center for Democratic Capitalism
Works to educate students, citizens, and leaders in the fundamentals upon which
the American republic was constructed - democracy and capitalism.
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Center for Law and Social Policy
CLASP is a policy organization with expertise in both law and policy affecting the
poor. It seeks to improve the economic security of low-income families with
children and secure access for low-income persons.
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Center for the Advancement of Capitalism
Public policy institute dedicated to advancing individual rights and economic
freedom throughout America. The Center's philosophical defense of business and
profit-making, and opportunities for activism.
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Center for the Study of Democratic Societies
CSDS is a research and educational institution dedicated to the examination and
explanation of the properties and possibilities of democratic societies and
democratic-socialist economic systems.
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Center for the Study of Popular Culture
Los Angeles-based center founded by David Horowitz, focusing on political
correctness and other cultural issues through publications and legal defense.
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Central Massachusetts Liberty Coalition
Central Massachusetts based pro-liberty political education organization.
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Civil Society Institute
The institute seeks to serve as catalysts for change, especially in five areas of
critical need: kids and learning, health care reform, science policy and
regenerative medicine, climate change and global security and economic change.
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Civil Society Institute
A classical liberal / libertarian institute within Santa Clara University,
dedicated to educating students in the classic themes of political economy and
their relevance to contemporary policy issues.
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Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute
Established to prepare young women for effective conservative leadership and to
promote school choice opportunities for all K-12 children in America. Information
about speakers, anti-feminist resources, and current issues available.
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Claremont Institute
Projects, recent writings, event and publication information, and news releases
from the Californian think tank.
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Economic Opportunity Institute of Seattle
Details new policies dealing with issues faced daily by middle income and low
income families, and fosters economic security through research and media.
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Edmund G. "Pat" Brown Institute of Public Affairs
A policy center offering programs on community development and family empowerment.
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Faith & Reason Institute
The institute aims at bringing both faith and reason to bear on all the issues that
confront people. It addresses questions of economics, politics, public policy,
science, technology, the environment, and public culture, from perspective of both
faith and reason.
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Family First
Nebraska's pro-family public policy think tank, associated with Focus on the
Family. Family First provides timely research on issues of interest to Nebraska
families.
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Great Plains Public Policy Institute
GPPPI is a public policy and educational institution in South Dakota. It conducts
educational events, public forums and scholarly research to give citizens and
policy makers qualified recommendations.
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Information for Decision Making (IFDM)
Provider of information and resources to support decision-making that produces and
sustains good results for children, families, and communities.
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Institute for Contemporary Studies
Committed to promoting self-government. Projects include facilitating conflict
prevention discussion, producing op-ed's, and publication. Located in Oakland, CA.
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Institute on the Constitution
A project of the American College for Cultural Studies which seeks to educate the
public about the moral and philosophical principles behind the creation of the U.S.
Constitution. Features quotes, research resources, historical documents,
constitutional myths, and discussion form.
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International Center for Peace & Development
ICPD conducts research projects on a wide range of issues concerning global
security, conversion of resources from military to civilian purposes, food
security, employment, economic development, and the environment.
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Iowa Public Interest Research Group
Iowa PIRG is a public interest organization dedicated to preserving the
environment, protecting consumers and holding government accountable to the public
interest. Located in Des Moines, Iowa.
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McGregor Consulting Group
Carries out research and education on a variety of issues including consumer,
family and home economics, education, peace, citizenship and human rights.
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Nation Institute
A liberal-left public policy organization committed to a just society and the
principles of the First Amendment.
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National Institute for Public Policy
Non-profit public education organization that focuses on a wide spectrum of rapidly
evolving foreign policy and international issues.
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National Legal Foundation
A Christian constitutional litigation firm and policy think tank committed to
restoring America's Biblical foundations.
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New Jersey Policy Perspective (NJPP)
A public policy organization that conducts research on public policy issues in New
Jersey.
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Ohio Roundtable
An education and research organization dedicated to restoring traditional,
Judeo-Christian principles to American public policy.
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Palmetto Institute
A public policy organization dedicated to creating a business, political and
educational environment that increases the personal wealth of every citizen of
South Carolina as measured by per capita income.
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Public Interest Institute
Located on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the institute
promotes the importance of a free-enterprise economic system and limited government
in society based upon individual freedom and liberty.
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Public Policy Forum
A Milwaukee, Wisconsin based public policy research organization examining issues
that impact the community, state and nation.
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Wildflowers Institute
The mission of the institute is to design and develop frameworks, processes, and
tools that help individuals and groups build productive interfaces between diverse
cultures and to strengthen the cultural formation, quality of life, and social
health within the community.
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Adam Ferguson Institute
An Ohio based policy institute supporting the voluntary, therefore peaceful,
development of a free, beneficent, and prosperous civil society.
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Belcher Foundation
A think tank focusing on public policy, church and state, education, law, and
history.
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California Institute of Public Affairs
Research, convening and public information on California issues and international
environmental affairs. Founded in 1969 and affiliated with Claremont Graduate
University.
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Citizens Research Council of Michigan
A public affairs research organization established in 1916 to provide analysis of
state and local government organization and finance in Michigan.
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Council for Emerging National Security Affairs
Seeks to become the premier venue for virtual collaboration in addressing emerging
national security affairs and policy renewal.
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Evergreen Freedom Foundation
A policy institute advancing individual liberty, free enterprise and responsible
government in Washington State and nationwide.
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Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research
A conservative Pennsylvanian think tank conducting polling, focusing groups, and
educating lawmakers, policy makers, media, and the public on key issues and the
views of Pennsylvania's citizens on those issues.
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Priorities Institute
Explores regional land use planning, sustainable, carfree city design, 21st century
constitutions, and holistic indexing.
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Today Foundation
A Dallas-based public policy organization with interests in education, criminal
justice and tax reform.
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