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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.
http://www.newamericancentury.org/
Center for American Progress
Liberal think tank offers policy proposals, talking points, events, news and columns. Weekly email newsletter Progress Report.
http://www.americanprogress.org/
Future of Freedom Foundation
A think tank advancing the libertarian philosophy.
http://www.fff.org/
Priorities Institute
Explores regional land use planning, sustainable, carfree city design, 21st century constitutions, and holistic indexing.
http://www.priorities.org/
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.
http://www.csis.org/
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.
http://www.greatplainsppi.org/
Thoreau Institute
Seeks ways to protect the environment without regulation, bureaucracy, or central control.
http://www.ti.org/
Evergreen Freedom Foundation
A policy institute advancing individual liberty, free enterprise and responsible government in Washington State and nationwide.
http://www.effwa.org/
Center for Public Justice
A Christian civic education and public policy research organization.
http://www.cpjustice.org/
Dumont Institute
New Jersey based free market think tank.
http://www.angelfire.com/nj/dumontinstitut...
Brookings Institution
A research and policy institute. Web site contains briefing papers, analyses, and other resources related to many current political issues.
http://www.brook.edu/
Claremont Institute
Projects, recent writings, event and publication information, and news releases from the Californian think tank.
http://www.claremont.org/
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.
http://www.democratic-capitalism.com/
Today Foundation
A Dallas-based public policy organization with interests in education, criminal justice and tax reform.
http://www.todayfoundation.org/
South Carolina Policy Council Education Foundation
Nonpartisan, tax-exempt public policy research and education foundation; read recent studies, find out about events and membership, or view photos.
http://www.scpolicycouncil.com/
Heartland Institute
Chicago based think tank promoting public policy based on individual liberty, limited government, and free markets.
http://www.heartland.org/
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
A public policy advocacy organization specializing in federal budget issues from a low-income perspective.
http://www.cbpp.org/
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.
http://www.americanvalues.org/
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.
http://www.eppc.org/
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.
http://www.pioneerinstitute.org/
Public Policy Forum
A Milwaukee, Wisconsin based public policy research organization examining issues that impact the community, state and nation.
http://www.publicpolicyforum.org/
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.
http://www.newamerica.net/
The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy
Non-partisan think tank group focused on state and local public policy issues that affect the quality of life of New Hampshire's citizens. Also serves as a clearinghouse for information on charter schools.
http://www.jbartlett.org/
Institute for Policy Studies
Combats poverty, war, corporate globalization, and ecological destruction through research and activist education.
http://www.ips-dc.org/
Morrison Institute for Public Policy
Morrison Institute for Public Policy is a resource for public policy research, expertise, and insight, The Institute conducts research on public policy matters & informs policy makers and residents about issues of importance, and advises leaders on choices and actions.
http://www.asu.edu/copp/morrison/
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.
http://www.cblpolicyinstitute.org/
Commonwealth Foundation
A free-market public policy organization based in Pennsylvania which promotes the principles of limited government, economic freedom, and individual responsibility.
http://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/
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.
http://www.centersds.com/
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.
http://www.levy.org/
Mathematica Policy Research
Public policy research organization based in New Jersey.
http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/
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.
http://www.cdi.org/
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.
http://www.instituteontheconstitution.com/
Center for the Study of Islam & Democracy (CSID)
A think tank dedicated to studying the relationship between Islam and democracy.
http://www.islam-democracy.org/
National Legal Foundation
A Christian constitutional litigation firm and policy think tank committed to restoring America's Biblical foundations.
http://www.nlf.net/
Reason Foundation
A public policy think tank promoting choice, competition, and a dynamic market economy as the foundation for human dignity and progress.
http://www.reason.org
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.
http://www.ocpp.org/
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.
http://i2i.org/
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.
http://www.americasfuture.org/
Georgia Public Policy Foundation
A nonprofit, nonpartisan research and education foundation dedicated to keeping all Georgians informed about their government. We believe in and support limited government, private enterprise and individual responsibility.
http://www.gppf.org/
Discovery Institute
The institute discovers and promotes ideas in the common sense tradition of representative government, the free market and individual liberty.
http://www.discovery.org/
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.
http://www.familyfirst.org/
Demos
A public policy organization working to improve democracy and to foster greater economic opportunity and less disparity.
http://www.demos-usa.org/
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.
http://www.nber.org/
Belcher Foundation
A think tank focusing on public policy, church and state, education, law, and history.
http://www.belcherfoundation.org/
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.
http://www.pacificcouncil.org/
Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
A public policy organization dedicated to research on California's economic, social, and political issues.
http://www.ppic.org/
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.
http://www.palmettoinstitute.org/
Rio Grande Foundation
A New Mexico based free market research and educational organization dedicated to the study of public policy.
http://www.riograndefoundation.org/
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.
http://www.iowapirg.org/
Century Foundation
A research foundation that undertakes timely and critical analyses of major economic, political, and social institutions and issues
http://www.tcf.org/
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.
http://www.istpp.org/
Palmer R. Chitester Fund
The goal of the fund is to create entertaining media programs and material of an intellectual nature on a range of subjects, and illuminating the prerequisites of a free society. It places some emphasis on projects that examine the role of government and explain the interrelationship of economic, personal and political freedom.
http://www.prcfund.org/
Minaret of Freedom Institute
A Muslim libertarian think tank. Advocates free markets and civil liberties for the world of Islam.
http://www.minaret.org/
Locke Institute
A Virginian think tank advocating the Lockean view of government deriving sovereignty through the people.
http://www.thelockeinstitute.org/
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.
http://www.clasp.org/
Committee for Economic Development
CED is an organization of business and education leaders dedicated to public policy research.
http://www.ced.org/
Ethan Allen Institute
Party independent, libertarian and free-market oriented public policy think tank.
http://www.ethanallen.org/
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.
http://www.bc.edu/centers/crr/
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.
http://www.frinstitute.org/
Sutherland Institute
An Utah-based public policy research organization supporting limited government, private property rights, and personal responsibility.
http://www.sutherlandinstitute.org/
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.
http://www.hoover.org/
Center for the Study of Technology and Society
A research and educational organization which considers the social effects of technological change.
http://www.tecsoc.org/
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.
http://www.alabamapolicy.org/
Independent Institute
A scholarly research and educational organization which sponsors comprehensive studies on political economy.
http://www.independent.org/
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
A national institution that conducts research on public policy issues of special concern to African Americans.
http://www.jointcenter.org/
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.
http://www.centrists.org/
Ohio Roundtable
An education and research organization dedicated to restoring traditional, Judeo-Christian principles to American public policy.
http://www.ohioroundtable.org/
Hudson Institute
Internationally recognized public policy research organization that forecasts trends and develops solutions for governments, businesses and the public. Addresses domestic and international policy issues.
http://www.hudson.org/
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.
http://www.iwpr.org/
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.
http://www.epi.org/
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.
http://www.adti.net/
Beacon Hill Institute for Public Policy
Studies the public policy areas of state tax policy, privatization, welfare reform, compassion tax credits, regulatory reform and other areas from a market perspective
http://www.beaconhill.org/
Atlas Economic Research Foundation
Offers events, workshops, and courses.
http://www.atlasusa.org/
Center for Economic and Policy Research
A research center that seeks to promote democratic debate on important economic and social issues.
http://www.cepr.net/
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.
http://www.cspc.org/
Council for Emerging National Security Affairs
Seeks to become the premier venue for virtual collaboration in addressing emerging national security affairs and policy renewal.
http://www.censa.net/
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.
http://www.ashbrook.org/
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.
http://www.virginiainstitute.org/
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.
http://www.hacer.org/
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.
http://www.financeprojectinfo.org/
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.
http://www.mainepolicy.org/
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.
http://www.grassrootinstitute.org/
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.
http://www.scu.edu/csi/
National Institute for Labor Relations Research
The institute provides the supplementary analysis and research necessary to expose the inequities of compulsory unionism.
http://www.nilrr.org/
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.
http://www.pacificresearch.org/
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.
http://www.cato.org/
Central Massachusetts Liberty Coalition
Central Massachusetts based pro-liberty political education organization.
http://www.cmlc.org/
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.
http://www.cnponline.org/
Competitive Enterprise Institute
Publications on the institute's research in free-enterprise, as well as internships.
http://www.cei.org/
Center for Policy Alternatives - StateAction.org
A progressive public policy and leadership development center serving state legislators, state policy organizations, and state grassroots leaders.
http://www.stateaction.org/
Weidenbaum Center
The Weidenbaum Center at Washington University in St. Louis supports scholarly research, public affairs programs, and other activities in the fields of economics, government, and public policy.
http://csab.wustl.edu/
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.
http://www.econop.org/
Nevada Policy Research Institute
Conservative/free-market, nonpartisan, non-profit public policy research and education organization founded in 1991 with the goal of "putting the public back into public policy."
http://www.npri.org/
Carter Center
Center offers programs for academic credit or practical experience each year.
http://www.cartercenter.org/
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.
http://www.socialnorm.org/
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.
http://www.crcmich.org/
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.
http://www.wilsoncenter.org
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.
http://www.ff.org/
Acton Institute
Promotes a free society through the study of religion and liberty. Includes programs, publications, public policy, and academic research.
http://www.acton.org/
Center of the American Experiment
A conservative think tank, focusing in improving education, strengthening free market economy and reducing poverty and crime.
http://www.amexp.org/
Applied Information Resources
A public policy research and community information organization dedicated to citizen education on public issues.
http://www.airinc.org/
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.
http://jamesmadison.org/
Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Encourages the formulation of rational and constructive U.S. policies towards Latin America.
http://www.coha.org/
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.
http://www.iscv.org/
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.
http://afpc.org/
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.
http://www.freecongress.org/
Adam Ferguson Institute
An Ohio based policy institute supporting the voluntary, therefore peaceful, development of a free, beneficent, and prosperous civil society.
http://www.logan.com/afi/
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.
http://www.lincolninstitute.org/
Center for Entrepreneurship
Resources from the Pacific Research Institute presenting the case that entrepreneurial spirit, economic growth, and economic opportunity are stifled by onerous taxes, regulations, and health care policies.
http://www.pacificresearch.org/centers/cfe...
Heritage Foundation
A conservative think tank publishing research on domestic, economic, foreign and defense policy.
http://www.heritage.org/
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.
http://www.wildflowers.org/
Goldwater Institute
An independent, nonpartisan, research and educational organization advocating public policy founded upon the principles of limited government, economic freedom, and individual responsibility.
http://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/
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.
http://www.rand.org/
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.
http://www.bradleyfdn.org/
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.
http://www.americanpolicy.org/
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Promotes limited government, private enterprise, cultural and political institutions, strong foreign policy and national defense through research, debate, and publications. Features employment and internship opportunities, news, commentary and events.
http://www.aei.org/
Drum Major Institute
A progressive think tank founded in the civil rights movement and dedicated to social and economic justice.
http://www.drummajorinstitute.org/
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.
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/
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.
http://www.urban-renaissance.org/
Anderson Economic Group
Provides public policy analysis for private, public and government sectors.
http://www.andersoneconomicgroup.com/
Manhattan Institute
A nonpartisan, independent research and educational organization, whose goal is to develop and encourage public policies at all levels of government.
http://www.manhattan-institute.org/
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.
http://www.calvertinstitute.org/
Cascade Policy Institute
Oregon based free market think tank.
http://www.cascadepolicy.org/
International Research & Exchanges Board
A US-based public policy organization committed to international education in academic research, professional training and technical assistance.
http://www.irex.org/
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.
http://www.nationalcenter.org/
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.
http://www.interenvironment.org/cipa/
Center for Security Policy
A policy organization promoting international peace through American strength.
http://www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org/
International Relations Center
A public policy organization whose mission is to provide information and analysis that increase social and economic justice throughout the world.
http://www.irc-online.org/
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.
http://www.civilsocietyinstitute.org/
George C. Marshall Institute
Information on science and public policy issues such as global warming and defense technology.
http://www.marshall.org/
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.
http://www.cfr.org/
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.
http://www.nationalpriorities.org/
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.
http://www.fee.org/
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.
http://www.limitedgovernment.org/
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
http://www.fmcenter.org/
Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation
A social policy research organization dedicated to learning what works to improve the well-being of low-income people.
http://www.mdrc.org/
Allegheny Institute
Pennsylvania-based conservative think tank devoted to local government issues. Site includes recent papers on key issues, information about events and publications, and related links.
http://www.alleghenyinstitute.org/
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.
http://www.worldwatch.org/
Mackinac Center for Public Policy
Policy research, special projects, and educational programs. Located in Midland, Michigan.
http://www.mackinac.org/
Commonweal Institute
A multi-issue think tank committed to advancing moderate and progressive principles.
http://www.commonwealinstitute.org/
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
A policy institute associated with the U.S. Democratic Party, working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide.
http://www.ndi.org/
Center for the Advancement of Capitalism
Public policy institute dedicated to advancing individual rights and economic freedom throughout America. Website features the Center's philosophical defense of business and profit-making, and opportunities for activism.
http://www.capitalismcenter.org/
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.
http://www.cppp.org/
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.
http://www.ipi.org/
The Arab American Institute
Promotes the concerns of the Arab American community in the U.S. society and abroad.
http://www.aaiusa.org/
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.
http://eiconline.org/
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.
http://www.mercatus.org/
Political Research Associates
Monitors and analyzes the organizations, leaders, ideas, and activities of the US political Right.
http://www.publiceye.org/
New Jersey Policy Perspective
A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that conducts research on public policy issues in New Jersey.
http://www.njpp.org/
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.
http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/leadership/
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.
http://www.quixote.org/
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.
http://www.ncpa.org/
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.
http://www.consultmcgregor.com/
Nation Institute
A liberal-left public policy organization committed to a just society and the principles of the First Amendment.
http://www.nationinstitute.org/
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.
http://www.rockinst.org/
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.
http://www.nautilus.org/
Buckeye Institute
Seeking to improve the lives of all Ohioans by promoting free market ideas and limited government.
http://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/
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.
http://www.johnlocke.org/
Progressive Policy Institute
A public policy institute shaping the Third Way agenda with progressive legislative solutions.
http://www.ppionline.org/
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.
http://www.icpd.org/
Edmund G. "Pat" Brown Institute of Public Affairs
A policy center offering programs on community development and family empowerment.
http://www.patbrowninstitute.org/
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.
http://www.urban.org/
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